Mercedes-Benz Diamond Silver Metallic (762/9762) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not the standard industrial gray found on a kitchen appliance. If you own an SL-Class or a CLK-Class from the mid-2000s, you know this color is a bit of a shapeshifter. Under the fluorescent lights of a garage, it appears like a crisp, cold silver, but the moment you pull into the sun, a distinct icy blue undertone takes over. It was the "cool" alternative to the warmer silvers of the era, giving cars like the SLK-Class a sharper, more modern edge. Because it leans so heavily into those blue tones, it tends to show every bit of road salt and grime, but when it is clean, it has a depth that standard silvers simply cannot match.

Technical Details

This finish is a complex metallic, which means it is loaded with tiny aluminum flakes designed to catch the light. The challenge with a blue-tinted silver is that the pigments and the metal flakes like to behave differently inside the container. If you apply the paint too heavily, the metallic particles can clump together. This creates a blotchy, uneven appearance known as mottling, which can make your repair look like a dark smudge or a shadow on the panel. You are looking for a balance where the flakes sit flat and uniform rather than sinking into a deep pool of wet paint.

Best Practices

To verify your match, look for the identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb or the metal plate on the radiator support bar under the hood. Before you spray or dab Mercedes-Benz Diamond Silver Metallic (check for code 762/9762), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to fully integrate the blue tint and silver flakes. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic settles. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at all times to ensure an even flow. Use thin, light layers and allow plenty of drying time between them so the flakes stay locked in place rather than drifting into clusters.