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Before & After
This Audi RS6 Avant went from factory blue to a deep, sophisticated Oak Green Metallic — the Porsche 22L shade that reads olive-green in the sun and drops to a near-black forest green in the shade. The color change runs on the Alpha Automotive Paint system: DTM primer-sealer, Oak Green Metallic basecoat, and HS Glamour clearcoat.
Here is how a color change like this comes together — the prep, the products, and the steps to run the same shade on your own Oak Green Metallic vehicle paint kit.
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This RS6 was color-changed on the exact Oak Green Metallic vehicle paint kit we ship to every customer. The system is the DTM primer-sealer, Oak Green Metallic basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, plus urethane reducer, HS activator, and the TSS cheat sheet to keep every ratio right.
The Color: Why Oak Green Metallic?
Oak Green Metallic is a Porsche factory color (code 22L) matched as an OEMatch automotive basecoat — a rich, muted green metallic with real depth. In direct light it reads a warm olive-green; in shade it drops to a deep, near-black forest tone.
Sprayed over a neutral gray sealer, Oak Green Metallic holds its metallic evenly across big panels, then gains a glassy, wet depth under HS Glamour clear.
Want to spray a Oak Green Metallic sample yourself?
This color doesn't have a pre-sprayed sample yet, but you can build your own DIY sample if you have spray equipment:
Every Way to Get Oak Green Metallic
Whether you're painting a full vehicle, a motorcycle, a guitar, or just touching up with a spray can — Oak Green Metallic is available for every project size. Each kit includes matched products sized for the job.
PORSCHE Oak Green Metallic 22L | OEMatch Automotive Vehicle Paint Kit
$774.22 USD
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PORSCHE Oak Green Metallic 22L | OEMatch Automotive Basecoat
From$20.99 USD
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PORSCHE Oak Green Metallic 22L | OEMatch Automotive Spraycan
$45.99 USD
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Metallics show mottling if the coats go on uneven. Keep your gun distance and overlap consistent so Oak Green lays its flake flat and uniform across every panel.
What's Inside the Vehicle Paint Kit
These are all the products included in the Oak Green Metallic Full Vehicle Paint Kit. Every product is already matched and compatible — no hunting across brands, no guessing on ratios.
DTM Primer-Sealer (AP-7541) — The gray sealer that gives Oak Green Metallic a uniform, full-coverage foundation. AP-7541 DTM primer-sealer seals the bodywork so the color reads even across every panel.
Oak Green Metallic Basecoat — The color coat. Oak Green Metallic basecoat mixes 1:1 with reducer and builds in smooth, even coats.
HS Glamour Clear (AC-4521) — AC-4521 HS Glamour clearcoat lays the deep, glassy gloss over Oak Green Metallic and locks in UV and chip protection.
Alpha Urethane Reducer — Alpha urethane reducer thins the basecoat to a spray-ready ratio for even, controlled coats.
HS Activator (AH-7100) — AH-7100 HS activator catalyzes the HS Glamour clear so it cures hard, clear, and durable.
TSS Cheat Sheet — The TSS cheat sheet keeps every mix ratio and flash window at your fingertips through the whole job.
Optional Add-Ons
The vehicle paint kit has everything you need to go from prepped surface to finished paint. But depending on where your project is starting, these add-on bundles can save time and money on the prep and masking side:
Bodywork Bundle
$175.00
Body filler, abrasives, and everything for panel repair. Ideal if your project needs dent or rust repair before paint.
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Light Bodywork Bundle
From $92.99
Dolphin Glaze finishing putty and OptiGrit sanding abrasives. Perfect for filling pinholes, minor scratches, and light surface imperfections.
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Mask & Mix Bundle
$75.00
Mixing cups, strainers, masking tape, and masking paper. Everything you need for clean, precise masking and easy paint mixing.
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Linear Blocking Tools Starter Set
From $236.50
CNC-cut polycarbonate sanding blocks with lifetime warranty. Produces perfectly flat, straight panels for a professional finish.
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OptiGrit PSA Sandpaper Bundle
$64.99
Complete PSA sandpaper set in 80, 180, 220, and 320 grit. The full grit progression for blocking and prep, sized for long boards.
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Step 1: Prep & Bodywork
Every clean finish starts with the metal underneath. Block the body straight and knock down the old finish with OptiGrit abrasives before a single coat goes on — Oak Green Metallic will telegraph every flaw left behind.
Step 2: DTM Primer-Sealer (Gray Sealer)
A gray sealer of DTM primer-sealer is the foundation this color lays over. Shoot it uniform and let it flash before basecoat so the color reads full and true.
Step 3: Oak Green Metallic Basecoat
Oak Green Metallic basecoat mixes 1:1 with Alpha urethane reducer and builds in smooth, even coats. Let each coat flash fully — patience here is what keeps the finish deep and even instead of blotchy.
Step 4: HS Glamour Clearcoat
HS Glamour clearcoat, catalyzed with HS activator, is where the depth comes alive — it buries the color in gloss for that wet, glassy finish and gives you the UV and chip protection.
Step 5: Cut & Buff
Once the clear is fully cured, a light cut with fine OptiGrit and a buff brings Oak Green Metallic to a mirror. Reference the TSS cheat sheet for ratios and flash windows so nothing gets rushed.
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Everything this color change needs — DTM primer-sealer, OEM-accurate Oak Green Metallic basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, reducer, activator, and cheat sheet — in one kit.
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TSS painting tutorials and kit walkthroughs — the answers we get asked most.
Frequently Asked Questions
A deep, muted green metallic that shifts from warm olive in the sun to a near-black forest green in the shade. Oak Green Metallic is matched to the factory 22L code as an OEMatch basecoat.
Yes. Over a neutral gray sealer of DTM primer-sealer, Oak Green Metallic covers fully for a complete color change — exactly how this RS6 went from blue to green. The vehicle paint kit includes the system.
Yes — Oak Green Metallic comes in an aerosol spray can for touch-ups and small panels, matched to the full-size basecoat.
Every Product Used in This Build
PORSCHE Oak Green Metallic 22L | OEMatch Automotive Vehicle Paint Kit
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PORSCHE Oak Green Metallic 22L | OEMatch Automotive Basecoat
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DTM Primer-Sealer AP-7541 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Glamour Clearcoat AC-4521 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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Urethane Reducer AR-3000 Series | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Activator AH-7100 | Alpha Automotive Paint
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Shop Current Sales →Going from factory blue to Oak Green Metallic on an RS6 Avant is a bold, clean color change, and the finish came out stunning. This is what these kits were built for.
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