Exterior Paint Codes

Overview

This guide provides the exterior paint codes for the Porsche 944 S / S2 with its 16v engine, covering the model years 1989 to 1991. Knowing your car’s paint code is essential for touch-ups, repaints, or matching parts to maintain its original look. The codes listed here are specific to the S / S2 variant, ensuring you have accurate information for your vehicle.

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Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Locate Your Paint Code

1. Check the sticker inside your Porsche 944 S / S2’s trunk, near the spare tire well or on the trunk lid. This sticker lists the paint code along with other vehicle details.
2. If the trunk sticker is missing, look under the hood near the firewall or on the driver’s side door jamb for a secondary label.
3. Identify the code that starts with “L” followed by a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., L041 for Black). This is your exterior paint code.

Step 2: Match Your Paint Code to the S2 List

4. Use the list below to match your code to the corresponding color name. These are the available exterior paint codes for the Porsche 944 S / S2 (16v engine) from 1989 to 1991:
5. 1989 Model Year:
   • Standard Colors:
   • Black – L041
   • Alpine White – L90E
   • Azurite Blue – LY5D
   • India Red – LM3A
   • Special Colors:
   • Zermatt Silver Metallic – LY7Y
   • Slate Gray Metallic – LY7U
   • Satin Black Metallic – LY9Y
   • Glacier Metallic – LY5U
   • Bamboo Metallic – LY1Z
   • Velvet Red Metallic – LM3U
   • Dove Blue Metallic – LM5P
   • Linen Metallic – LM1U
6. 1990 Model Year:
   • Standard Colors:
   • Black – L041
   • Alpine White – L90E
   • Azurite Blue – LY5D
   • India Red – LM3A
   • Special Colors:
   • Crystal Metallic – LY7T
   • Titan Metallic – LY7P
   • Panthero Metallic – LY9Z
   • Glacier Metallic – LY5U
   • Zyclam-Red Pearl Effect – LZ3T
   • Velvet Red Metallic – LM3U
   • Dove Blue Metallic – LM5P
   • Linen Metallic – LM1U
7. 1991 Model Year:
   • Standard Colors:
   • Brilliant Black – LY9B
   • Alpine White – L90E
   • Azurite Blue – LY5D
   • Indian Red – LM3A
   • Star Ruby – LM3B
   • Maritime Blue – LM5A
   • Special Colors:
   • Crystal Silver Metallic – LY7T
   • Titan Metallic – LY7P
   • Panthero Metallic – LY9Z
   • Glacier Metallic – LY5U
   • Zyclam-Red Pearl Effect – LZ3T
   • Cobalt Blue Metallic – LM5N

Step 3: Verify and Use Your Paint Code

9. Double-check your paint code against your vehicle’s model year (1989, 1990, or 1991) to ensure accuracy.
10. Take the code to an auto paint supplier or Porsche dealership to order the exact paint for touch-ups or a full respray.
11. If ordering parts like side mirrors or bumpers, provide the paint code to ensure they match your car’s finish.

Post Procedure Checklist

• Confirm the paint code matches the color on your Porsche 944 S / S2.
• Ensure the code corresponds to the correct model year (1989-1991).
• Verify with a Porsche specialist if you’re unsure about the code or color.

Sources

• Clark’s Garage
• Pelican Parts
• Porsche 944 Workshop Manual, Volume 1
• Youtube