Glossary / General

paint-to-sample

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Paint-to-sample means you can pick a special color for your car that isn't usually available. It makes your car stand out and can be more valuable.

Technical Definition

Paint-to-sample is a process offered by some manufacturers, particularly Porsche, allowing customers to choose a custom color for their vehicle that is not part of the standard color palette. This makes the car unique and can enhance its value and appeal.

Hear It Discussed

"...Porsche charges like 15 grand for paint to sample. No one is submitting samples. They're just choosing colors from the old days..."
The V8 Engines Replacing EV Motors! A $20,000 BMW Option, Doug's Affordable Dream Car! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 21:06

"this is a paint-to-sample color. There's a paint-to-sample code on the door sill that doesn't match up to any other paint code. It just is the denotation of paint-to-sample and it just is listed as..."
We Bought the Most Original Porsche 356 Left on Earth Spike's Car Radio 04:23

"...if they released it widely and made it like a common thing, it would like kill paint to sample because like anybody could just have it."
$1.8 Ferrari hot-rod?; NSX Auction Results; Mini G-Wagon The Smoking Tire 50:53