Mercedes-Benz Cashmere White Metallic Tricoat (matt) (049/0049) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This finish is a masterclass in modern luxury. Unlike a standard gloss that reflects the world like a mirror, this "Magno" paint absorbs light to create a soft, velvet-like glow across the body lines of your S-Class or SL-Class. It turns a car into a piece of industrial sculpture, giving models like the E-Class and CLS-Class a presence that feels both stealthy and heavy. Because it is a white matte, it is better at hiding light dust and road salt than a black finish, but it will highlight every fingerprint or oily smudge. It is a high-maintenance choice that signals you care more about texture and form than a simple shine.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a complex tri-coat metallic structure topped with a specialized flattening clear coat. This is not a single-stage process. The depth comes from a base layer followed by a metallic mid-coat, while the final matte layer provides the satin texture. The biggest risk here is that matte finishes are permanent. If you get a run or a dust nib, you cannot sand or buff it out without creating a permanent shiny spot that ruins the effect. When you apply Mercedes-Benz Cashmere White Metallic Tricoat (matt) (verify code 049/0049 on your vehicle), the metallic flakes must lay evenly, or the repair will look like a dark shadow in the middle of your white panel.

Best Practices

Before you begin, open your driver's side door and look for a black sticker on the jamb; the paint code is usually listed there next to the "C/TR" label. Because the flattening agents and metallic particles in matte paint settle quickly at the bottom, you must shake your container for at least two full minutes to ensure the color is consistent. Test the color on the included card first to verify the match. When you start the repair in your garage or shade, keep the container moving at all times to avoid heavy spots. If you are using a pen or brush, apply the paint in thin, light layers. Building the color slowly is the only way to replicate the factory finish without creating an obvious patch that stands out against the rest of the car.