Volvo 765 Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Back in the day, Volvo didn't just give us a reliable box on wheels; they gave us a box in 11 distinct shades of "I have my life together." From the deep, brooding Midnight Blue to the regal Wine Red Metallic, the 765 color palette was surprisingly upscale. You've also got what I like to call the "Executive Suite" of colors: Mystic Silver Metallic, Silver Gray Metallic, and Dark Gray Metallic. They really leaned into the metallics for this wagon, giving it a shimmer that made even a trip to the hardware store feel like a gala event.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "Birth Certificate." On the Volvo 765, your paint code is usually hiding in the engine compartment on a silver plate-check the driver's side strut tower or the radiator support bar near the headlights. It's a three-digit number (like 189 or 400). Now, the reality: these wagons are tanks, but their clear coat is sometimes ready for retirement. You might notice the paint starting to look "dusty" or white on the roof or the "hips" (that flat ledge just under the side windows). This is just the clear coat getting tired of the sun. Also, keep an eye on the area around the door handles and the rear tailgate handle; these are high-traffic zones where the paint likes to thin out or chip away from years of grocery hauls.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most of these 765 colors are metallics, you're dealing with tiny little flakes of "pizzazz" inside that bottle. If you're using a touch-up pen or brush, shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds-and I mean really shake it-to wake up those sparkles so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you apply it, think of yourself as a surgeon, not a house painter. Use light, thin dabs rather than one giant glob. If the color doesn't look deep enough on the first pass, just wait ten minutes and do a second thin layer. It requires some patience, but your Volvo's "bricks-and-mortar" aesthetic deserves the extra minute of effort.