Volvo 244 Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Volvo 244 is the automotive equivalent of a well-loved wool sweater: reliable, boxy, and surprisingly stylish if you know how to wear it. Volvo gave us 14 recorded colors for this brick-shaped legend, and they really covered the spectrum. You have the "business casual" classics like Midnight Blue and Dark Gray Metallic, but then they threw a curveball with Rose Beige and the disco-adjacent Blue Green Metallic. Whether yours is a stoic White or a deep Wine Red, these colors were designed to look just as good at a Swedish faculty meeting as they do at a trailhead.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "ID badge." Pop that heavy hood and look at the metal identification plate-usually found on the driver-side strut tower or the firewall. You're looking for a simple three-digit number (like 189 or 130). Now, while these cars were built to survive a small glacier, the paint has its quirks. If you have a solid color like White, you might notice it looking a bit "chalky" or dull over the years. If you're rocking one of the metallics, like Silver Gray, keep an eye out for "crazing"-those tiny little surface cracks. These aren't dealbreakers; they just mean your Volvo is showing its age with dignity, and a little touch-up can go a long way.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're using your touch-up pen or brush, remember that the 244 is a car of straight lines and flat surfaces. This means chips on the hood or doors can really catch the light. For those metallic shades like Mystic Silver, shake your paint bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to make sure those tiny metallic flakes are dancing and ready to play. When you apply the paint, use the "Dab, Don't Drag" method. Instead of trying to paint a stroke like you're Bob Ross, just gently dab a tiny drop of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It requires a bit of patience, but two thin layers will always look better than one thick, noticeable blob.