Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz really went for it with the CLK Coupe, recording a whopping 39 different colors over its run. They offered everything from the "I've arrived at the gala" Obsidian Black Metallic to the "I'm definitely having a mid-life crisis and I love it" Electric Green Pearl. Whether you're rocking the classic Brilliant Silver Metallic or something more adventurous like Firemist Red Metallic or Calypso Green, these cars were designed to catch the light-and the envy of your neighbors.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "birth certificate." You can usually find your three-digit paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb (look on the B-pillar). If it's not there, pop the hood; older models sometimes hide it on a metal plate near the radiator support. As for the paint itself, these coupes sit low to the ground, making the hood a primary target for "road rash" (stone chips). You should also keep an eye on the wheel arches and the area around the trunk lock, as these spots are notorious for catching moisture and causing the paint to bubble.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because Mercedes-Benz loved using pearls and metallics for the CLK, your touch-up bottle is actually a tiny snow globe of silver and mica flakes. To get a good match, you need to shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean really shake it-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Drip a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. If it's still a crater, wait 20 minutes and add another thin layer. This prevents the paint from looking like a dark, heavy blob and helps those metallic flakes lay down flat and pretty.