2024 Tesla Model 3 Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Whether you are dealing with a minor parking lot scrape, road debris damage, or rock chips on the front bumper, getting the right touch-up paint for your 2024 Tesla Model 3 is essential. The newly refreshed 2024 Model 3 (often referred to as the "Highland" update) features a sleek, aerodynamic design and a refined color palette, including the introduction of Ultra Red and Stealth Grey to the lineup.

Below is your complete guide to identifying your Tesla’s exact paint code, sourcing the best repair paint, and applying it flawlessly.

Quick reference

For the 2024 model year, Tesla offers the Model 3 in five distinct exterior colors. Here is the complete list of factory colors, their official paint codes, and the paint type:

Color Name	Paint Code	Type (Solid / Metallic / Pearl)
Pearl White Multi-Coat	PPSW	Pearl / Tri-coat
Solid Black	PBSB	Solid
Deep Blue Metallic	PPSB	Metallic
Stealth Grey	PRMY	Metallic
Ultra Red	PR01	Pearl / Tri-coat

Note: If you are unsure of your exact color, always confirm your paint code via your vehicle's identification sticker before ordering touch-up paint.

Where to find your paint code

Unlike some manufacturers that hide paint codes in the glovebox or under the hood, Tesla makes it relatively easy to locate your exact color code.

To find your 2024 Tesla Model 3 paint code, open the driver’s side door and look at the vehicle information sticker located on the B-pillar (the door jamb). Near the bottom of this black and white label, you will see your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and a section detailing vehicle weights. Look for the three or four-letter code labeled PNT or simply the standalone code matching the list above (e.g., PPSW or PR01).

If the sticker is damaged or illegible, you can also look up your vehicle’s build sheet by providing your VIN to a Tesla Service Center or by checking your vehicle details in the Tesla mobile app.

Best touch-up paint sources

Getting an exact color match is critical, especially for Tesla’s complex multi-coat paints. Here are the best places to source your touch-up paint:

• Tesla Service or Online Shop: Tesla sells official paint repair kits for most of their colors. These kits are specifically formulated to match factory paint and usually include a specialized blending solution.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Known for precision custom mixing, AutomotiveTouchup offers high-quality pens, brush-in-bottles, and aerosol sprays. They are an excellent source for tri-coats like Ultra Red (PR01).
• Dupli-Color: A staple in the auto parts industry, Dupli-Color offers exact-match scratch fix pens for popular, long-standing colors like Solid Black (PBSB) and Pearl White (PPSW).
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Tcoat and other premium custom-mix suppliers provide highly accurate, made-to-order batches based directly on your VIN and OEM paint code.

How to use touch-up paint

For professional-looking results on minor chips and scratches, follow these steps:

1. Clean: Wash the area with automotive soap, dry it, and wipe the scratch with rubbing alcohol or a wax/grease remover to ensure maximum adhesion.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes all the way down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a very thin layer of automotive primer using a fine-tipped brush or toothpick. Let it dry completely.
3. Base Coat: Shake your color paint thoroughly. Apply the base coat in light, thin dabs rather than brushing it on. Allow 15–20 minutes of drying time between layers until the paint is level with the surrounding area.
4. Clear Coat: Once the color coat is dry (wait at least an hour), apply a layer of clear coat to protect the paint and restore the factory shine.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Pearl White Multi-Coat (PPSW) and Ultra Red (PR01) are tri-coat paints. This means they consist of a base color, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a protective clear coat.

Matching these colors perfectly with a standard touch-up pen is notoriously difficult because the depth and shift of the color depend on the thickness of the pearl mid-coat. When touching up a tri-coat, practice on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first. Apply the base coat, let it dry, and then carefully layer the mid-coat. Count how many mid-coat layers it takes to achieve a match to your Tesla's finish. Remember that less is more—applying too much of the pearl layer will make the repair look darker than the rest of the car.

For large scratches, deep gouges, or panel damage on pearl and metallic finishes, touch-up paint will almost always be visible. In these cases, professional blending and respraying are highly recommended.

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