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Paint Code Location

Porsche Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Porsche vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Porsche

Porsche vehicles have 5 known paint code locations.

Most Common
1

Owner's Manual / Glove Compartment

Check the first page of the owner's manual in the glove compartment. The paint code may be on a duplicate sticker there.

Often the easiest place to find the code.

2

Spare Tire Compartment

Check the spare tire compartment area. A large white paper label may be present.

Most typical for Cayenne and Panamera.

3

Hood Center (Under Hood)

Check the center of the hood underside.

Common in mid-1970s through 2005 models.

4

Front Luggage Compartment Sides

Check the sides of the front luggage compartment. May need to pull back carpet using tabs.

May require some searching.

5

Under Front Bonnet (White Paper Sticker)

Look for a white paper sticker under the front bonnet, marked 'Paint/Laquer no.'

Reported by Australian sources.

Porsche Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

3-4 characters, sometimes starting with L (e.g., LM7W, 3AU, M7W)

Prefix:L (sometimes)

Example Codes

LM7W3AUM7WL100 (Black)

Porsche paint codes are 3-4 characters. Some start with 'L' (Lack = paint in German). Can be numbers, letters, or combinations.

Porsche Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

10images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Porsche Code

Label Type:Large white paper label

  • Modern Porsches may NOT have factory-applied labels — dealers must install them
  • Labels may come in the front license plate bracket bag
  • Check the owner's manual first — easiest location
  • Cayenne/Panamera: spare tire compartment is most likely

Porsche Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Porsche is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Porsche vehicles is the owner's manual / glove compartment. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Porsche vehicles.

Porsche uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Porsche paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Porsche touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.