Mercedes-Benz S-Class Touch Up Paint (127 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't just release a color palette for the S-Class; they released a library. With a staggering 148 colors recorded, they really went for it. Whether your flagship is wearing the sophisticated Espresso Pearl, the deep Almandine Black Metallic, or the "look-at-me" Solarbeam Yellow, you aren't just driving a car-you're driving a rolling piece of art. From "50 shades of grey" (looking at you, Selenite, Iridium, and Palladium) to the rare two-tones, the S-Class is the gold standard for depth and shine.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "Social Security number" for paint. Open the driver's door and check the B-pillar (the door jamb) for a black and white sticker. You're looking for a three-digit number like 040 (Black) or 197 (Obsidian Black). If it's not there, pop the hood and look at the radiator support bar or the underside of the hood itself.

Now, a reality check: the S-Class has a massive "face," which means the hood is a magnet for rock chips. Also, if you have a model in Mars Red, keep a close eye on the edges of the panels; that specific pigment has a history of wanting to "migrate" (bubble or peel) away from the surface. On older models, you might see the clear coat getting a little tired and flaky on the trunk or roof. Don't worry-it's nothing a little TLC in your driveway can't handle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many S-Class colors are pearls or metallics (like Cashmere White or Magnetite Black), the "flakes" inside the bottle like to settle at the bottom. To get a perfect match, shake your touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean a vigorous, "I'm making a martini" kind of shake.

When you apply the paint with your brush or pen, remember that thin is in. If you have a deep chip, don't try to fill it with one big blob of paint. Apply a paper-thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. Metallic and pearl finishes require patience to get the depth right, but by building it up slowly, you'll keep that factory-fresh elegance without the "globby" look of a rushed job.