Porsche 944 Touch Up Paint (49 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Porsche really leaned into the aesthetic of the 80s and 90s with the 944, offering a staggering 49 colors. They gave us everything from the "don't-look-directly-at-it" brightness of Signal Orange to the moody, sophisticated Moss Green Metallic. Whether your car is dressed in the classic Guards Red or the wonderfully unique Zyclamen Pearl, it's clear the designers wanted these cars to pop against a backdrop of boring commuter sedans.

What to Watch For

To find your specific shade, you'll need to go on a quick treasure hunt. Pop the hatch and peel back the carpet near the rear latch mechanism; you're looking for a white paper "build sticker" that lists your paint code. If the sun has claimed that sticker, check the first page of your original maintenance manual.

Once you have your code, keep an eye on the 944's signature low-slung nose-it is basically a magnet for every loose pebble on the highway. You might also notice that early non-metallic colors like Guards Red or Alpine White tend to get a bit "chalky" or faded if they've spent too much time in the sun. On the flip side, the metallic models can sometimes show a bit of flaking on the roof or hood where the clear top layer decides it's had enough of the heat.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're ready to tackle those nose chips with your touch-up brush, remember that the 944's curves are its best feature-but they make "blobs" look much worse. Instead of trying to fill a deep chip in one go, apply the paint in thin, light layers. If you're working with one of those 80s metallics like Zermatt Silver or Sapphire Metallic, shake your paint bottle for a full 60 seconds. Those tiny metallic flakes love to hide at the bottom, and a good workout for the bottle ensures they actually end up on your car where they belong. Just be steady and remember: two thin coats are always better than one thick one.