2017 Volvo Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Volvo Vibe

Welcome to 2017, the year Volvo decided to stop being "the safe choice for geography teachers" and started looking like a Swedish luxury spa on wheels. Whether you were piloting a sleek S90, a massive XC90, or the ever-versatile V60 wagon, you were wrapped in a look that screamed "minimalist sophistication." Our database tracks 22 colors for this year, and while Volvo gave us some absolute gems like Rebel Blue and Bursting Blue, let's be honest: 2017 was the era of the "High-End Neutral." If you weren't driving a shade of Osmium Grey or Bright Silver Metallic, you were probably in Crystal White Tricoat or Onyx Black. It was a sophisticated palette for a sophisticated ride-even the heavy-duty Trucks were looking sharp in these finishes.

Paint Health Check

Here is the cold, hard truth: we are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, we used to lay it on thick, but by 2017, the factory robots became surgical with their efficiency. They apply just enough clear coat to make it shine for the showroom, but not much more. If you've spent any time on the highway in your XC60, you've likely noticed the hood is starting to look like it stood downwind of a sandblaster. Owners of Osmium Grey and Savile Grey have reported that these modern factory finishes are "chip magnets"-the clear coat is hard but brittle, meaning a stray pebble doesn't just leave a mark; it takes a chunk of the finish with it. You might even see some "clear coat lifting" near high-vibration areas like the trunk trim on the V60 wagons.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up these modern Swedes, remember: the robots didn't do you any favors by going thin, so you shouldn't try to fix it all in one go. Build your layers slowly. If you try to fill a deep rock chip with one big "blob" of paint, it's going to shrink as it dries, leaving a divot or-worse-a bubble that'll flake off in six months. Apply a thin layer of color, let it tack up, and repeat until the chip is nearly level. Since these are all basecoat/clearcoat systems, finish with a light touch of clear. Don't rush the process; treat it like a fine Swedish watch and you'll get that factory depth back without the factory fragility.