2021 Volvo Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The 2021 Volvo Vibe

By 2021, Volvo wasn't just making cars; they were making "Scandinavian sanctuaries" on wheels. Whether you were piloting a sleek Polestar, a family-hauling XC90, or one of those indestructible heavy Trucks, the look was all about understated muscle. Our database is packed with 22 different shades from this vintage, ranging from the moody Thunder Grey Metallic to the vibrant Fusion Red Pearl. It was the era of the "High-End Neutral," where Denim Blue and Pebble Gray ruled the highway, making every S60 and V60 look like it just rolled out of a high-end Stockholm architecture firm.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. In 2021, factory robots reached peak efficiency, which is great for the manufacturer's bottom line but a headache for the rest of us. These Volvos left the line with paint jobs that are mathematically precise but microscopically thin. While the finish is uniform, it doesn't take much more than a stiff breeze or a rogue highway pebble to find the primer. You'll notice that the Crystal White Tricoat or Onyx Black on your XC40's nose is likely sporting a few "battle scars" by now. The clear coat is hard and glossy, but because there's so little of it, deep scratches and bird-drop etching can become permanent residents faster than you'd like.

Restoration Tip

Since we're dealing with the "Robot Efficiency" era of thin coatings, your biggest mistake is trying to fix a chip in one heavy go. If you're touching up that Savile Grey or Pine Gray Pearl, do not-I repeat, do not-blob the paint on. Build your layers slowly. For specialized shades like our Maroon or Medium Blue, which require our Catalyzed Spray, remember that "less is more" during the first pass. Give the paint time to flash off between thin coats to build the proper depth. If you try to fill a crater in one shot, it'll shrink, sink, and look like a thumbprint. Take your time, build the film thickness gradually, and you'll actually stand a chance of matching that factory-fresh depth.