Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back with the CLE-Class, offering a palette of 12 recorded colors that range from the boardroom-ready Obsidian Black Metallic to the "look-at-me" Sun Yellow. They really went for it with the textures, too. While you've got your classic Glacier White and Graphitgrau, the Grey Magno and Patagonierot (Patagonia Red) show that this car was designed to be noticed. Whether you're driving a sleek Spectral Blue or a tri-coat White Bright, your driveway repair is about to be a lesson in German precision.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling, you need your "battle map"-the paint code. On the CLE-Class, Mercedes stays true to tradition: check the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a three-digit number on the VIN sticker, sometimes prefixed by a letter or hidden near the "Paint" label. As for the paint itself, Mercedes clear coats are famously durable, but the front end's low-slung, aerodynamic nose is a magnet for road debris. Keep a close eye on the leading edge of the hood and the surrounds of the door handles, where rings and keys tend to leave their mark. If you're rocking the Magno (matte) finish, remember that the "glow" comes from the texture of the clear coat, so be extra gentle.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with metallic or pearl shades like Spectral Blue or Hightech Silver, you're dealing with tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-long enough for your arm to get tired-to ensure those sparkles are evenly distributed. When applying, don't try to fill the chip in one go. Think of it like building a tiny Lego tower: apply a thin, translucent layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. This method requires a little more patience, but it ensures the color depth matches the rest of the car without creating a "glob" that catches the light.