Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Touch Up Paint (65 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mercedes-Benz SLK Class didn't just show up to the party; it arrived with a wardrobe of 72 recorded colors, ranging from the "I've arrived" energy of Electric Green Pearl and Sunburst Yellow to the "I'm in a meeting" sophistication of Designo Silver Metallic. While Mercedes is legendary for its 50 shades of silver-Brilliant Silver Metallic being a crowd favorite-they clearly weren't afraid to let their hair down with options like Copper Pearl and Royal Indigo. Whether yours is a classic monochrome or a vibrant "Designo" special, there's a lot of personality packed into this little roadster.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling with that touch-up brush, we need to talk about the SLK's Achilles' heel: the roof. Because of the mechanical gymnastics that the retractable hardtop performs, the paint on the roof edges and the trunk lid can take a beating. On older models, particularly those in Mars Red or Magma Red, keep a sharp eye out for the clear coat becoming brittle or "lifting." If you're looking for your paint code to ensure a perfect match, pop open the driver's door and check the pillar (the B-post)-you're looking for a three-digit number on a black sticker. If it's not there, check the metal plate on the "slam panel" (the area right in front of the engine where the hood latches).

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many SLK shades are packed with metallic flakes and pearls, they require a bit of rhythm. Give your touch-up bottle a vigorous "cocktail shake" for a full 60 seconds before you start-those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom, and you want them on your car, not in the bottle. When applying, think "less is more." Use the tip of a toothpick or a very fine artist's brush rather than the "glob" method. Two or three paper-thin layers will give you a much smoother, flatter finish than one big drop, and it ensures those metallic flakes lay down exactly where they belong.