Mercedes-Benz G-Class Touch Up Paint (108 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has officially lived enough lives to fill a novel. It started as a serious military tool and ended up as the world's most expensive candy shop, with a staggering 108 colors recorded. Mercedes really went for it here-you'll find everything from the "I'm-on-a-secret-mission" Designo Magno Nachtschwarz (matte black) to the "I-own-the-neon-factory" Aliengreen and Electricbeam. Whether yours is a classic Obsidian Black Metallic or a wild Sunsetbeam Pearl, you aren't just driving a SUV; you're driving a statement.

What to Watch For

Before you pop that touch-up cap, you need to find your "birth certificate." Open the driver's door and look at the B-pillar (the door jamb). If it's not there, check under the hood or on the radiator support bar for a three-digit code. Now, for the reality check: the G-Class has the aerodynamics of a high-end refrigerator, which means it doesn't "slice" through the air-it hits rocks and bugs head-on. Keep a close eye on the front of the roof and around the windshield for chips that can lead to surface rust. Also, give those door hinges and handles a once-over; the paint on these vertical surfaces is sturdy, but it can occasionally show small bubbles if moisture gets trapped behind the hardware.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because the G-Class is essentially a collection of flat, vertical panels, gravity is your biggest challenge when touching up chips. If you have a metallic or pearl color-like Mystic Blue or Galacticbeam-shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds to wake up the metallic flakes so they don't all sink to the bottom. When applying the paint, don't try to fill the chip in one heavy go; that will lead to a "run." Instead, use the tip of your brush to dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you're working with a "Magno" matte finish, remember that the goal is to seal the metal and protect it-getting the sheen to match the factory's flat look requires patience, so use the smallest amount of paint possible to get the job done.