Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Touch Up Paint (29 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back with the GL-Class, offering a palette of 29 colors that range from the boardroom-ready Obsidian Black Metallic to the surprisingly adventurous Verde Brook Metallic. They really went for it with the "Designo" and Tricoat options like Diamond White and Hyacinth Red-colors that don't just sit on the metal; they perform for the light. Whether you're driving a Barolo Red masterpiece or one of the many sophisticated shades of Iridium Silver, your car was designed to look like a million bucks (even if we're just trying to fix a twenty-dollar shopping cart ding).

What to Watch For

While Mercedes-Benz builds a tank of a vehicle, even tanks have a "soft" side. The clear coat on the GL-Class can be a bit sensitive to the sun; keep an eye on the roof rails and the top of the hood where the gloss can start to look a little tired or "cloudy" over time. If you're hunting for your paint code, don't go wandering around the engine bay like a lost tourist-you'll usually find the 3-digit code (look for numbers like 197 or 775) on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many GL-Class colors are packed with metallic flakes and pearls-looking at you, Cinnabar Red Pearl-your biggest job happens before the brush even touches the car. Shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes. Those heavy metallic flakes like to nap at the bottom of the vial, and if you don't wake them up, your repair will look "flat" compared to the rest of the panel. When applying, think "thin and patient." If you're working with a Tricoat or a deep pearl, it might take a few light layers to reach that perfect depth, but your patience will be rewarded with a finish that disappears into the bodywork.