Mercedes-Benz M-Class Touch Up Paint (40 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back with the M-Class, recording a massive 40 different colors over its production run. While the majority of these SUVs are dressed in professional, "50 shades of grey" favorites like Iridium Silver Metallic or Palladium Silver, they occasionally let their hair down. If you happen to be the owner of an M-Class in Designo Orange Poly, Verde Brook Metallic, or the rare Cypress Green, you know they really went for it. Whether your car is a classic Polar White or the moody Black Opal Pearl, you're holding a piece of German engineering that deserves more than a "close enough" fix.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "DNA." On the M-Class, the paint code is usually found on a silver or black plate located in the driver's side door jamb or under the hood, often right on the radiator core support. Look for a three-digit number (like 775 or 040). As for the paint itself, Mercedes clear coats are generally sturdy, but these SUVs are prone to "sunburn" on the roof and hood, where the clear layer can eventually start to flake or peel. If you're driving one of the deep reds, like Cinnabar Red Pearl, keep a close eye on the door handles and hood; these can sometimes develop tiny micro-bubbles. Catching these early with a touch-up pen is the best way to stop the spread.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many M-Class colors are complex metallics or pearls-especially the Diamond White Tricoat-they require a little extra rhythm. Shake your touch-up bottle or aerosol can for a full 60 to 90 seconds longer than you think you need to. Those tiny metallic sparkles like to settle at the bottom, and you need them dancing in the paint to get a perfect match. When you're applying the paint, remember: light layers are your best friend. Dabbing on a single thick blob is tempting, but it will almost always look darker than the rest of the car. Getting a seamless look requires patience; apply a thin coat, let it dry, and repeat until the chip is filled.