Mercedes-Benz Delta Green Metallic (478/6478) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Delta Green belongs to a brief, experimental moment in the B-Class timeline. This isn't a loud, neon forest green; it is a soft, organic sage with a sophisticated shimmer. Because it only appeared for a single year, your car is a bit of a rarity on the road. This shade was designed to make a compact car feel more premium and grounded. It handles road grime surprisingly well because the earthy undertones mask dust, but it requires a clean surface to truly show off the subtle transition from light to shadow across the door panels.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that catch the light. Metallics are notorious for looking different depending on how you apply them. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and create dark patches. If you apply it too lightly, the color might look dry or cloudy. Since you are likely working in your garage or a patch of shade, you need to focus on even distribution. Before you dab or spray Mercedes-Benz Delta Green Metallic (check for code 478/6478), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds to ensure those flakes are suspended evenly in the resin.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the silver or black sticker located on the driver-side door jamb. When you are ready to begin, always test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle. Whether you are using a brush or a nozzle, keep the container moving to avoid pooling. If you are filling a chip, build the color in thin layers rather than one big glob. This prevents the metallic particles from "mottling" or clustering together. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers, and remember that the color will look slightly flatter until you apply the final clear coat to lock in the shine.