Volvo S70/V70 Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo really went for it with the S70 and V70, recording a total of 27 colors that range from "sensible Swedish architect" to "wild 90s experimentalist." You've got the classics like Silver Metallic and Black, but then they hit you with the legendary Saffran Pearl and Cosmic Pearl. Whether you're driving a car that looks like a sleek piece of office furniture or a rolling tropical sunset, Volvo's palette was surprisingly adventurous for a brand built on safety.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your code. On the S70, check the identification plate located on the radiator support (the metal bar across the front when you pop the hood). If you have a V70, it's most likely on the driver-side strut tower. Look for a three-digit number; that's your golden ticket. As for the paint itself, these Volvos are famous for "road rash"-tiny chips on that vertical nose-and clear coat that can get a bit tired on the roof or trunk after decades in the sun. If your Classic Red looks a little pink or your Nautic Blue has some white flakes, don't worry-it just means the car has lived a full life.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors-like Java Pearl or Dark Olive Pearl-rely on heavy metallic and pearl flakes, your best friend is the "Shake Test." Before you touch the car, shake your touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary. This wakes up the heavy metallic particles that have been sleeping at the bottom. When applying, avoid the "one big blob" method. Use the tip of your brush to place a tiny drop in the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you're working with a pearl color, it might look a little different at first, but requires patience to let it dry and settle into its true shade.