2015 Volvo Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The 2015 Volvo Vibe

2015 was the year Volvo decided to prove that "safe" didn't have to mean "stuffy." It was the era of the sleek S60 and the do-it-all XC60, cars that looked just as good at a black-tie gala as they did in a muddy trailhead parking lot. With 22 colors in our database for this year, it's clear the Swedes were feeling adventurous. Whether you were rocking the legendary Rebel Blue, the sophisticated Rich Java Pearl Metallic, or the "looks-expensive-because-it-is" Crystal White Tricoat, these cars had a presence that moved the brand away from the "boxy but good" reputation and into the world of genuine luxury.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2015, the factory robots had been programmed for ultimate efficiency, which is a nice way of saying they were stingy with the spray. Your V60 or XC70 left the factory with a finish that's gorgeous but arguably thinner than a stack of Swedish pancakes. The clear coat on these models is high-quality and hard, but because it's applied so precisely, it doesn't have the "meat" of older paint jobs. This means those blunt, vertical Volvo front ends are magnet for stone chips. If you let a chip sit too long on an Electric Silver Metallic hood, the bond can start to fail around the edges, leading to those annoying "mystery flakes" that make a modern car look old before its time.

Restoration Tip

Since we're dealing with the "Robot Efficiency" era, your best bet is a "less is more" approach. Do not-I repeat, do not-just blob a giant drop of paint onto a chip and hope for the best. You'll end up with a high spot that looks like a zit on a prom queen. Instead, build your layers slowly. For high-metallic shades like Caspian Blue Pearl or Twilight Bronze, the metallic flakes need a chance to "lay down" properly. Apply a thin coat, let it flash off, and repeat until you're level with the factory finish. If you're working on one of the heavy hitters like the Volvo Truck line, remember that those big panels have a lot of surface tension; work in the shade and keep your layers light to avoid sag.