Mercedes-Benz S Series Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't just give the S-Class a paint job; they gave it an identity. With 34 recorded colors, the palette ranges from the stately Obsidian Black Metallic to the surprisingly adventurous Firemist Red Metallic and Aspen Green Metallic. You'll also notice a massive list of two-tone codes like 744/7181-that's the classic S-Class "cladding" look, where the bumpers and side panels were slightly different shades to keep things sophisticated. They really went for it with the pearls, too, like Azure Blue Pearl, which looks like it belongs on a yacht in the Mediterranean.

What to Watch For

First, let's find your "Secret Sauce" code. On an S-Class, you aren't hunting through the trunk like a detective. Check the driver's side door jamb first; if it's not there, pop that massive hood and look at the radiator support bar (the metal beam across the front) or the underside of the hood itself.

Now, for the reality check: These cars have massive footprints, which means a lot of horizontal surface area for the sun to beat down on. Keep an eye on the trunk lid and the roof, as the clear coat can get tired and start to flake there. Also, because the S-Class sits low and proud, the lower door edges are magnets for stone chips. If you see tiny bubbles near the bottom of the doors, don't panic-it just means moisture is trying to move in, and a quick touch-up is your best defense.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many S-Class colors-like Black Opal Pearl or Brilliant Silver-are packed with metallic flakes and pearls, they require a bit of a "wake-up call." Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 full seconds. If you don't hear that little metal ball rattling like a percussionist, the sparkles are all sitting at the bottom, and your repair will look too dark. When applying, think "thin and patient." Two paper-thin coats will look like a professional repair, while one thick "blob" will stand out like a sore thumb on such a smooth car.