Volvo Semi Truck Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo Trucks kept the palette simple but bold for these road warriors. With only 2 primary colors officially hitting the records-Yellow and Bright Red-it's clear they weren't trying to win a "50 Shades of Grey" contest. They went for high-visibility hues that say, "I have 40 tons of cargo, and yes, you can definitely see me coming."

What to Watch For

While these trucks are built like tanks, their paint has to deal with 100,000 miles of "exfoliation" from road salt and gravel every year. You'll often find the paint likes to take a vacation around the door handles or where the plastic fairings meet the metal frame-vibration is the enemy here. To find your specific shade, skip the glove box; you'll usually find the paint code plate on the driver's side door jamb or tucked away on the underside of the massive hood near the firewall. If you see some "crinkling" on the plastic trim, don't worry-it's a common sign that the clear coat is feeling the stress of the road, but it's nothing a steady hand can't fix.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with that Bright Red, keep in mind it's a pigment-heavy color that demands a little extra respect. Before you touch it to the truck, shake your touch-up bottle like you're winning a marathon; those red pigments love to settle at the bottom. When applying, think "micro-layers." Instead of one big glob to fill a chip, dab a tiny amount, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second pass. It requires a bit of patience, but it's the secret to making that repair look like it came straight from the factory.