COLOR CODE0K1/0R - Onyx White TricoatPorsche Touch-Up Paint

The Look

If you are driving a 911 or a Panamera with this finish, you own a piece of a very short chapter in Porsche history. Available almost exclusively in 2013, this color was a high-priced specialty option that sat well above the standard whites. While the common Carrara White looks crisp and sporty, your finish has a deeper, creamy luxury that glows when the sun hits the curves of the fenders. It is a sophisticated choice that makes your car look expensive even when it is standing still in the shade of your garage.

Technical Details

This is not a simple solid color. Since you are working with Porsche Onyx White Tricoat (check for code 0K1/0R), you are dealing with a three-stage pearl finish. This means the depth comes from a semi-transparent middle layer of pearl. Tricoats are notoriously sensitive to how much paint you apply. If you dab or spray too many layers of that middle coat, the repair will look darker or more yellow than the rest of the car. If you go too light, the finish will look flat and won't catch the light correctly. It is a balancing act of patience.

Best Practices

Porsches from this era usually hide their identity in a few specific spots. Look for a white paper sticker on the underside of your front hood or inside the first few pages of your maintenance booklet in the glove box. Before you start, shake your container for a full two minutes because the pearl particles in this specific mix like to settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to see how the pearl builds up with each layer. When you move to the car, keep the container moving and apply the paint in very thin, light passes. Give each layer plenty of drying time so you can see the true color develop before deciding if you need one more coat to match the factory depth.