Mercedes-Benz SLK Series Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back with the SLK Series, giving us a palette of 21 recorded colors that ranged from "sensible German luxury" to "tropical vacation." While we see plenty of the classic Brilliant Silver Metallic, they really went for it with bolder choices like Calypso Green Metallic and Sunburst Yellow. Whether you're driving a deep Black Opal Pearl or a punchy Magma Red, these cars were designed to be noticed-which makes every little rock chip feel like a personal insult to the aesthetic.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "ID badge." On the SLK, the paint code is usually living on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb. If it's not there, pop the hood and check the radiator support bar (the metal frame right above the grille) or the firewall near the back of the engine.

Now for the reality check: the SLK is known for having a bit of a "delicate" clear coat, especially on the roof and hood. If you have Firemist Red or Imperial Red, be extra gentle; these reds can be a bit of a diva and tend to show fading or clear coat peeling if they've spent too much time sunbathing. If you see tiny bubbles or "micro-blistering," don't panic-it just means your repair requires a little extra patience and a steady hand.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many SLK colors are pearls or metallics (looking at you, Bahama Blue Pearl), the "settling" of the flakes is your biggest hurdle. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those sparkles.

The Whisperer's Secret: Don't use the brush that comes in the cap for small chips; it's usually too big and leaves a "glob" that looks like a high-schooler's nail polish job. Instead, grab a wooden toothpick. Dab a tiny drop of paint onto the tip and "flow" it into the center of the chip. Let it dry for 30 minutes before deciding if it needs a second pass. Remember: three thin layers will always look better than one thick blob.