I bought a used 2004 996tt in "black" and it has a key scratch on it (and a small scratch on the rear plastic bumper). I want to get some touch up paint to try and clean it up or fix it - I know this seems odd since the car is "black" - but any way that I can easily find what kind of black as it seems there are several shades. Advice? Thoughts? Also, where is the best place to get this stuff and the best way to fix it?

thanks

-michael

 

M71 or L71... but pop your hood and look for the color code sticker underneath. It'll list all your options.

 

What version of black do you have? Basalt black? Regular black? Find the paint code under the front hood.

Also see: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...alt-black.html

 

Wow...a moderator double team!

 

WWF style baby

 

Thanks for the prompt reply. Too dark to check now. But was is difference between m71 and l71. What is the preferred way to fix this?

 

They're both standard black paint (one earlier than the other). Basalt black is a different code. But if you look under your hood you'll see all the options listed there including the paint code.

 

So it is LC9Z which from a previous post means basalt black - thanks.
Any suggestions on the best way to fix key scratches?
Also, any way to find out what all of those option codes mean?

thanks again!
-michael

 

You can email suncoast with VIN or check out Streathers 996
Companion or do a search for option codes.

 

Let me ask you, do they sell touch up paint for the plastic inside ? I need Savannah Beige.

 

If you need to check the paint color or code, please contact me with your VIN number. We offer the normal touch-up paint on our site, if you're looking for more than the normal tube, I have a site I can recommend. Let me know, thanks.

 

Once you figure out the paint code, I have used DrColorchip in the past and been very happy with the results. Best with chips. Not as good with long deep scratches.

 

what is DrColorchip?

 

Here you go.

 

OK, that "let me google for you" link was pretty damn halarious. A+!