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

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back on the GLC-Class, offering a palette of 12 distinct shades that range from the boardroom-ready Selenite Gray Metallic to the "look at me" Brilliant Blue Metallic. If you look at the lineup, it's clear they leaned heavily into what I like to call "The Corporate Spectrum"-with Diamond Silver, Iridium Silver, and Obsidian Black leading the charge. They even gave us two flavors of brown, including a very daring Citrine Brown (matt) for those who want their SUV to look like a high-end espresso machine.

What to Watch For

Before you pop that touch-up cap, head over to the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a black and white sticker with a three-digit number (sometimes preceded by a '9' or 'C'). That's your golden ticket.

Now, the reality: Mercedes uses a high-tech "Nano" clear coat. It's incredibly tough and scratch-resistant, but that hardness makes it a bit brittle. Think of it like a fine china plate-it won't scratch easily, but when a rock hits it at 70 mph, it tends to chip rather than dent. You'll likely find most of your work on the leading edge of the hood or around those flared wheel arches. Also, if you're rocking the Diamond White Tricoat or Hyacinth Red, keep in mind these are layered colors; they don't just "sit" on the car, they dance in the light, which means they require a little extra patience to get the depth right.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many of these GLC colors-like Cavansite Blue or Iridium Silver-are packed with metallic flakes, the "settling" in the bottle is real. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (long after you think you're done) to wake up those sparkles.

When applying, do not try to fill a chip in one go. If you drop a massive blob of Obsidian Black into a hole, it'll dry like a tiny mountain. Instead, use the "Thin is Win" rule: apply a tiny dab, let it dry for 15 minutes, and come back for a second pass. For the Designo or Tricoat colors, less is always more; you're building a tiny sandwich of color, so keep your layers thin and your heart full of hope.