Volvo Medium Blue (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (B9142EYBE) Touch Up Paint

The Look

You are looking at a professional-grade fleet color designed specifically for the heavy-duty demands of the 2021 Volvo truck lineup. While most work trucks settle for a flat, industrial look, this particular blue provides a dignified and modern finish that helps a massive VNL or FH model stand out in a sea of plain white cabs. It represents a brief moment in Volvo history where they prioritized a balance of utility and style for their flagship haulers.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny flakes that reflect light to give the surface its depth. Metallic paints require a bit of finesse because those flakes can settle unevenly if you apply the paint too heavily in one spot. If you don't maintain a consistent flow, you might end up with dark patches or stripes known as mottling. Because your Volvo Medium Blue (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (verify your B9142EYBE code first) is a catalyzed product, it contains an internal hardener that creates a chemical bond much tougher than standard retail paint. This is ideal for a truck that faces road debris and harsh weather every day.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the silver identification plate located on the driver's side door pillar or inside the engine compartment. Before you start the repair, you must activate the internal catalyst plunger and shake the container vigorously for at least two minutes to ensure the hardener and metallic flakes are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to verify the match before touching your truck. When you begin, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes in a ventilated garage to prevent the metallic particles from pooling. Pay close attention to your drying time between layers, as the catalyzed chemistry is less forgiving than standard air-dry paints once it begins to set.