Volvo Medium Red (Catalyzed Spray Only) (P3689) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is a high-visibility, professional red that means business. Since your Volvo truck has likely been racking up highway miles between 2019 and 2024, you know this color isn't for showing off at a gallery-it's for commanding the road. It is a bold, authoritative red that gives the VNL and VNR series their distinctive presence. Because your truck is a workhorse, this color is designed to stand out against grey asphalt and industrial backdrops, ensuring your fleet looks consistent and sharp.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish, which is a blessing because you won't have to worry about metallic flakes settling in stripes or creating dark shadows. However, solid reds are notoriously sensitive to the sun. Even though this paint is engineered for the rigors of the long haul, your existing finish may have aged or shifted slightly depending on how much time you spend in high-UV states. A solid red like this shows every ridge and run if you apply it too heavily, so you must be patient to get that deep, factory-flat look.

Best Practices

Finding your paint ID is usually as simple as checking the driver's side door jamb, the firewall, or the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Volvo Medium Red (Catalyzed Spray Only) (check for code P3689), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to ensure the heavy red pigments are completely mixed. Test the color on the included card before you touch the truck to verify the match against your current level of road wear. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. Keep the container moving to maintain a steady flow, and give the paint plenty of drying time between thin layers to prevent the finish from sagging or building up too thick.