1999 Mercedes-Benz Touch Up Paint (48 OEM Colors)

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vibe

Ah, 1999. The year Mercedes-Benz decided round headlights were the future and the E-Series "googly eyes" took over the fast lane. It was a time of serious transition in Stuttgart-you had the bank-vault S-Series (W220) trying to look svelte, the CLK Coupe making everyone feel like a CEO, and the SLK showing off that fancy folding hardtop. We've got the heavy hitters from that era in the deck, from the legendary Brilliant Silver Metallic (the unofficial color of the Autobahn) to the moody Black Opal Pearl. It was a palette built for power lunches and high-speed commutes, leaning heavily into those sophisticated metallics and deep, authoritative blues like Midnight Blue.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real. If you're looking at a 1999 today, you're firmly in The Peeling Era. Mercedes was experimenting with new ways to slap paint on steel back then, and frankly, the accountants won a few too many rounds. While the cars were over-engineered mechanically, the clear coat is often the first thing to surrender. We're talking delamination-that nasty stage where the clear starts lifting off the basecoat like a bad sunburn on the roof or the trunk lid. If your Obsidian Black is starting to look "chalky" or flaky at the edges of the wheel arches, that's the clear coat losing its grip. Once it starts, it's a runaway train.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for this era? Seal those chips immediately. On a '99, a stone chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an invitation for the clear coat to start lifting or for the infamous "edge rust" to take hold around the door tops and trunk locks. If you see a breach in the armor, get some touch-up on it before the air and moisture get under the clear layer. Once the clear lifts, you aren't just touching up a chip anymore-you're repainting a panel. Keep a bottle of Brilliant Silver or Polar White handy and act like a medic on a battlefield. Catch it small, or watch it crawl.