Where to Find Your Porsche Paint Code
Your Porsche’s factory colour code is printed on a label on the car. Here’s where to look, how to read it, and how to preview a repaint before you commit.
Where the Porsche paint-code label is
- 📍Front trunk (frunk) — on a sticker near the spare-wheel/luggage area or under the hood.
- 📍The maintenance booklet also records it.
How to read it: A short code with the colour name (e.g. “2W GT Silver Metallic”).
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Preview a colour freeLabel locations vary by model year and market and are provided as general guidance only — always verify the code against your own vehicle. Colour names/codes shown are illustrative references, not a guaranteed match.
Porsche paint code FAQ
Where is the paint code on a Porsche?+
On most Porsche vehicles it’s on a manufacturer label — commonly in the engine bay or the driver-side door jamb. See the locations listed above and check your own car, as placement varies by year and market.
What does a Porsche paint code look like?+
It’s a short number or alphanumeric code next to the colour name on the label. The “How to read it” note above shows the typical format for Porsche.
Can I preview a colour before repainting my Porsche?+
Yes — upload a photo of your Porsche to ModDrip, pick any colour, and our AI shows a realistic preview in about 15 seconds, free.