Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz clearly had a specific mood board for the SLS-Class, and that mood was "Expensive Industrialist." Out of the 12 recorded colors, we see a heavy lean into the German silver-and-gray rainbow, featuring technical marvels like Alubeam Gray Metallic and Imola Gray. They did, however, let the designers have a little fun with Mars Red and the surprisingly earthy Sepang Brown Metallic. Whether you're driving the stealthy Obsidian Black or the "look-at-me" Mystic White Tricoat, these colors weren't just sprayed on; they were engineered.

What to Watch For

If you're rocking the Mars Red (often called Fire Opal Red), you might notice what enthusiasts call the "red rash"-tiny micro-bubbles or clear coat lifting. Don't panic; it's a common quirk of the era. Also, keep a close eye on the edges of those iconic gullwing doors and the door handles; because the SLS uses an aluminum body, the paint can sometimes get a little grumpy where different materials meet. To find your specific color code, skip the scavenger hunt and head straight to the driver's side door jamb. You'll see a silver or black sticker with a three-digit number (sometimes preceded by a letter)-that's your golden ticket.

Driveway Repair Tip

The SLS features several "Magno" or matt finishes, like Mango Sylvanite Gray. If you are touching up a matte car, remember the Golden Rule: Never rub or polish the repair. Friction creates shine, and a shiny spot on a matte hood sticks out like a tuxedo at a beach party. For the metallic and pearl colors like LeMans Red, shake your touch-up bottle for at least two full minutes. These heavy metallic flakes love to nap at the bottom of the bottle, and you need them awake and dancing to get that deep, factory shimmer. Apply your paint in "whisper-thin" layers rather than one big glob-patience is the difference between a repair that disappears and one that looks like a literal "sore thumb."