Mercedes-Benz Other Colors Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hand us a phone book of options here; they gave us a jewelry box. With only four colors recorded in this "Other" category, including the deep Brilliant Emerald Pearl and the striking Designo Blue Metallic, it's clear they really went for it. These aren't just paints; they are high-depth, "notice-me" finishes that look like they belong on a showroom floor in Stuttgart.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "secret recipe" paint code. On most Mercedes-Benz models, you'll find it on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb or stamped onto a plate under the hood on the radiator support bar. Keep a sharp eye on the hood and the roof; these sophisticated pearls and metallics can be a bit sensitive to "road rash." Because these colors (especially Designo Red Pearl) have multiple layers of depth, watch for "micro-blistering" or small chips that look like tiny white spiders-those are spots where moisture is trying to get under that fancy clear coat.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since you're dealing with pearls and metallics, those tiny sparkles are actually heavy flakes that love to take a nap at the bottom of your touch-up bottle. Shake your paint pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-put on a good song and keep going until you hear that little mixing ball rattling like crazy. When it comes to application, the brush that comes in the cap is often way too big for a tiny rock chip. Instead, grab a wooden toothpick. Dab a tiny drop of paint onto the tip of the toothpick and gently "drop" the paint into the center of the chip. This requires patience, but applying two or three paper-thin layers is the only way to get that professional look without a giant, ugly blob.