2022 Volvo Touch Up Paint (21 OEM Colors)

The 2022 Volvo Vibe

By 2022, Volvo had fully leaned into that "Scandi-cool" aesthetic, trading the boxy tanks of the past for sleek, understated luxury. Whether you were piloting a flagship XC90, a sporty S60, or the all-electric C40, the color palette was a moody, sophisticated dream. We're talking about a lineup that treated "Gray" like a high-art movement-Thunder Grey Metallic, Platinum Gray, and Pebble Gray Pearl all vied for space in the driveway. With 21 distinct colors in our database, including standouts like the deep Denim Blue Effect and the earthy Saga Green Pearl, 2022 was a year of looking expensive without trying too hard.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, you could practically sand a Volvo with a brick and still have clear coat left; in 2022, the factory robots have reached "peak efficiency." This means the finish is beautiful and level, but it's thin-often thinner than the skin of an onion. Owners of XC40s and V60s from this vintage frequently complain about "soft" clear coats that are magnets for stone chips and environmental etching. If a bird decides your Crystal White Tricoat hood is a target, that acid can eat into the finish faster than you can find a car wash. The paint isn't failing like the peeling messes of the '90s, but it's fragile against the modern highway's gravel assault.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2022 finish, you have to fight the urge to "blob and go." Because modern factory enamel is applied so thinly and precisely, a giant drop of touch-up paint will stand out like a sore thumb. The Pro Move: Build your layers slowly. Use a micro-applicator or a toothpick to place a tiny amount of color in the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. Wait at least 20 minutes for it to "flash" and shrink down, then add another layer if needed. If you're using one of our catalyzed options like Maroon or Medium Blue, remember that these are designed for durability-don't rush the dry time, or you'll end up with a soft spot that won't take a polish.