Porsche
Paint shop
Image 1/6: Boxster in cathodic dip coating bath (corrosion protection)
Image 2/6: Manual application of water-base paint
Image 3/6: Automatic clearcoat application
Image 4/6: Manual application of water-base paint
Image 5/6: Infrared radiators dry the water-base paint
Image 6/6: Manual paint inspection


The finished body-in-white leaves the body shop and is transported via a conveying bridge to the paint shop.

The painting process for Porsche vehicles comprises five steps:

  1. Pre-treatment: The fully galvanised bodies are cleaned, degreased and zinc-phosphated.
  2. Cathodic dip priming: Cathodic dip primer is applied to the entire body and baked in at approx. 180º C to enhance corrosion resistance.
  3. Undersealing with seam sealing: The underseal consists of a PVC coating of between 0.4 and 1.3 mm in thickness.
  4. Automatic filler coating: The filler coating serves to protect the body from flying stones. After application, the filler coating is dried at approx. 160º C.
  5. Manual application of top coat: The top coat is applied in special cabins in which clean-room conditions prevail. The drying temperature is approx. 140º C.

In addition to standard and metallic colours, Porsche also offers special colours and custom paintwork. All Porsche paints – with the exception of clear lacquer – are produced by means of an environment-friendly water-based paint technology.