Volvo GT Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo didn't just make safe boxes; with the GT, they made safe boxes with style. We've tracked 18 distinct shades for this lineup, and let's just say they really leaned into that "sophisticated 70s" palette. You've got the iconic Mystic Silver Metallic (the GT's unofficial uniform), the deep and moody Richelieu (Wine) Red, and the delightfully era-appropriate Nougat Metallic. Whether your car is dressed in Tomato Red or Dusty Green Metallic, these colors were designed to look as sturdy as the steel underneath them.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing paint, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On these classic Volvos, pop the hood and look for a metal identification plate. You'll usually find it perched on the driver's side strut tower or occasionally on the radiator support bar. Look for a three-digit number (like 130 for that famous silver).

As for the condition, keep an eye on the horizontal surfaces. These older metallics are prone to "crazing," which looks like a thousand tiny spiderwebs under the surface. You might also notice the paint starting to get a little thin or flaky around the door handles and the edges of the trunk. If the silver looks a bit dull, it's not giving up on you; it's just showing its age. Restoring that factory glow requires patience, but it's nothing a steady hand can't handle.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many metallics-like Silver Gray or Blue Metallic-you've got a "sparkle management" job on your hands. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, it helps) to wake up those pigments. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop one big "blob" of metallic paint, the flakes will sink and the spot will look darker than the rest of the car. Instead, go for two or three paper-thin layers, letting each one dry until it's tacky before adding the next. This keeps the silver "floating" right where it should be.