Volvo 245 Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Volvo 245 is a legendary brick that proves "square" can be stylish. Volvo really leaned into the vibes with 14 recorded colors, ranging from the business-casual Midnight Blue to the surprisingly adventurous Rose Beige and Blue Green Metallic. Whether yours is a sturdy White or a sophisticated Wine Red Metallic, these colors were designed to look good while hauling a literal ton of groceries.

What to Watch For

To find your specific shade, pop the hood and look at the passenger-side inner fender or the right-side strut tower. You're looking for a stamped metal plate with a three-digit number followed by a dash (like 189-2). Now, these old Swedes are tough, but they aren't immune to the elements. Keep a sharp eye on the door handles and under the rear window; the paint there loves to bubble up when it gets tired. If you have a metallic finish like Mystic Silver, you might see some "sunburn" (clear coat peeling) on the roof and hood. It's just a sign of a life well-lived, and it definitely requires patience to tidy up.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're using your touch-up brush, remember that less is more. For those metallic shades like Lit Blue Metallic, the sparkles like to sink to the bottom of the bottle, so give it a vigorous one-minute shake to get them dancing. When applying, don't try to fill a chip in one go. Drip a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's better to apply three thin, "whisper-light" layers than one big glob that looks like a grape on your fender. Give each layer about 15 minutes to dry, and you'll have that wagon looking factory-fresh in no time.