does anybody know the paint code for the silver color 1962 356?

porschemannn · 12-27-2005, 10:05 AM

iam looking for the paint code for a 1962 356 silver color.

Waz356 · 12-27-2005, 01:53 PM

Porsche paint code # for T6B - silver metallic 4206. More details can be found on Charlie Whites excellent Porsche literature site at: http://members.aol.com/zenith356c/Porsche356Colors.html

porschemannn · 12-28-2005, 09:10 PM

thank you warren,

drauz · drauz's Garage

Silver metallic in '62 was "6206". starting in '54, the first 2 digits of the code indicated the release year of the colors, as follows; 54xx, 56xx, 57xx, 60xx, 62xx, 64xx. the second 2 digits refer to the actual color; 06 denoted a silver in every sequence but the last - 6406 was Irish Green.

porschemannn · 12-29-2005, 02:57 PM

thanks for the information,i do like the color,i also like the dark geay color?do you know what color that is

Waz356 · 12-29-2005, 03:33 PM

Yep, drauz is right. I looked at the catalogue and thought it was a 4 rather than scrolling down that little bit further. Dark grey would be slate grey, paint code 6201 - the same as my 62 cabriolet.

porschemannn · 12-29-2005, 03:44 PM

i love this color,i have a 1961 356 porsche that is at the shop now and is ready for paint,i have brand new red interior,i think i might want to change to this color,is this greay color the original color for this year?

Waz356 · 12-29-2005, 03:49 PM

Yes it is. For 1960/61 (T5) the code would be 6001. And the red interior looks fantastic against slate grey. If you want more pics of this combination let me know.

porschemannn · 12-29-2005, 04:09 PM

yes i would like more pics

Waz356 · 12-29-2005, 04:41 PM

OK, my cabriolet taken during this years Classic Adelaide Rally last month, and a friends very original C coupe that has 18k original miles.

Waz356 · 12-29-2005, 04:49 PM

Oh, and my '61 B coupe which is currently silver was originally slate grey also - paint code 6001.

drauz · drauz's Garage

Warren, those are beautiful examples (I even like the stained exhaust ports on your friend's C). Also, the dual Talbots on your Cab are neat. Enjoy the summertime!

Pmannn, another '62 color to consider (or confuse your decision-making)... 6207 (Heron Grey) a lighter shade of grey, non-metallic... although in '62 it was not matched to red interior (however it was in '60 - dontcha love consistency).

If you are trying to replicate the specific car's original specs, I'd consider getting a Cert of Authenticity from PCNA that is useful to confirm engine & tranny serial #s, int / ext color, fact. options & original dealer.

Btw, in some cases it is impossible to know the original carpet color unless a verified piece of that carpet remains installed on the car.
good luck!

Jimmz · 08-03-2020, 03:32 PM

Hello everyone,

as far as I can see, it looks to be; 6401 Slate Gray or (Schieffer Grau)

Jimmz · 08-03-2020, 03:39 PM

thanks for the information,i do like the color,i also like the dark geay color?do you know what color that is?

Year. Porsche nr
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1964 - 6401 Slate Gray or Schiefer Grau.
1965 - 6501

Bunka · 08-07-2020, 06:28 AM

My 1963 Cab is silberm 6206. (Metallic Silver) The paint shop could not find this color in 2007 when they tried to replicate it. In retrospect it might have been because nobody has the same size metallic flakes anymore. One of their sources did some research and allegedly found out that the old Metallic silver is the same as the newer Polar silver. A spray out pretty much confirmed this. Ironically, I bought a Crystal Silver Metallic Cayenne S and when you park it next to my 63 Cab, the color appears identical. Except for the metallic flake size, same color through the years, different names,