Tesla Model Y Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Tesla has really leaned into the variety lately, with 22 recorded colors on the books for the Model Y. From the high-tech Quicksilver and Lunar Silver to the deep, dramatic Ultra Red Tricoat, they've definitely moved past the "any color you want as long as it's black" phase. With names like Magneto Metallic Shadow and Armor Black, they really went for it-it's a palette that feels less like a car lot and more like a sci-fi armory.
What to Watch For
Here's the reality: Tesla paint is a bit like a designer cashmere sweater-it looks incredible, but it's notoriously "soft" and can be a little thin in places. Those front bumpers and the flared-out rear door arches are absolute magnets for road debris, and you might notice the clear coat is sensitive to "battle scars" from the highway. To find your exact match, open your driver's door and look at the manufacturing sticker on the center pillar (the B-pillar). Your paint code is hiding in the lower left corner, usually as a four-digit code like PPSW (Pearl White) or PBSB (Solid Black).
Driveway Repair Tip
Because so many of these futuristic shades-especially the Pearl White and Ultra Red-are "Tricoats," they have a lot of metallic personality sitting at the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or brush a vigorous shake for a full 60 seconds to wake up those sparkles. When you're ready to fix a chip, remember that "less is more." Don't try to fill the hole in one go; apply a tiny, thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. This requires some patience, but building up thin layers is the secret to making that repair look like it never happened.