Mercedes-Benz Arktikweiss (9147) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you drive a Sprinter or a Metris, you likely see this color every single morning. It is the definitive workhorse white of the modern fleet. While it lacks the flashy shimmer of a luxury sedan finish, it provides a crisp, professional appearance that defines the 2023-2026 utility lineup. This color is designed for high visibility and heat reflection, making it as practical as the van it covers. Because your vehicle likely spends its life on the road facing sun and salt, this white is prone to showing iron fallout and road grime more than a darker shade, but it remains the gold standard for easy identification and clean branding.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearl additives hiding inside the mixture. The benefit of a solid color is that you do not have to worry about metallic particles settling unevenly or creating dark shadows. However, solid whites are very pigment-heavy. The challenge is that fresh paint is naturally brighter than the paint on your vehicle, which has likely faced UV exposure. Before you spray or dab Mercedes-Benz Arktikweiss (check for code 9147), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy white pigments are fully suspended. If the mixture is not perfectly blended, the repair may look slightly transparent or yellowish compared to the factory finish.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the identification plate located on the driver's door jamb or, in many Sprinter models, on the side of the driver's seat pedestal near the floor. Once you have the surface clean, test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your specific van. Work in a Garage or Shade to prevent the sun from heating the metal, which can cause the paint to dry before it levels out. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure an even coat. Use several thin layers rather than one heavy application. Each layer needs a short drying time to become tacky before you apply the next one. This prevents runs and ensures the repair sits flush with the original surface.