2023 Volvo Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The 2023 Volvo Vibe

By 2023, Volvo had fully embraced the "Scandi-cool" aesthetic, turning every XC90 and C40 into a rolling piece of high-end Swedish furniture. The palette is a masterclass in sophistication-we've got 15 shades in our database for this year, ranging from the deep, brooding Onyx Black Effect to the "flat-but-fancy" Thunder Grey Metallic. Whether you're piloting a sleek S60 through the city or hauling cargo in a heavy-duty Volvo Truck, the look is unmistakable: minimalist, sharp, and very, very gray. It's a lot of variety for a brand that used to be satisfied with "Boxy and Beige," but hey, even the Swedes like to show off sometimes.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of the Thin Paint Era. Those factory robots in 2023 are so precise they can paint an entire V90 with a thimble's worth of pigment. They don't waste a single drop, which means your factory finish is thinner than a Swedish pancake. You'll likely spot some "orange peel" texture on the side panels of your S90 or V60-that's just the robot's way of saying it was there. The real headache? Because the clear coat is applied with such "efficiency," it doesn't take much for a highway pebble to punch right through your Silver Dawn Metallic and leave a nasty crater.

Restoration Tip

Because 2023 finishes are applied so thinly, the biggest mistake you can make is "blobbing." If you try to fill a chip in one heavy go, you'll end up with a high spot that sticks out like a sore thumb on that smooth Platinum Gray surface. Build your layers slowly. Use a fine-tip applicator to place a thin skin of color, let it tack up, and repeat until the depth is just right. For those specialized tones like Flame Red Metallic or Saga Green Pearl, patience is your best tool. Build the base, then seal it with clear coat to match that factory luster. The robots were stingy for a reason-follow their lead and keep it lean.