Volvo Semi Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
When it comes to the Volvo Semi, the palette is refreshingly focused. We've only got 2 colors on the official record here: the hardworking White and the much more adventurous Grass Green Metallic. It's a classic "business in the front, party in the lane" situation. While White is the reliable uniform of the highway, that Grass Green Metallic is a special beast-it usually only comes in a catalyzed spray can because a standard touch-up pen just can't contain that much personality.
What to Watch For
Finding your paint code on a rig this size is half the battle. Don't go looking for a sticker on the glovebox; Volvo likes to hide these under the hood. Check the radiator support beam or the firewall-it's usually a three-digit number tucked away on a silver plate. As for the paint itself, keep a close eye on the fiberglass hood. It's a massive target for road debris, and the paint there tends to get "brittle" and chip more than the metal cab. You might also notice the roof fairings losing their shine first; they spend their whole lives baking six inches closer to the sun than everyone else.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're tackling a spot with that Grass Green Metallic, you need to be a human paint mixer. Those metallic flakes are heavy and love to nap at the bottom of the can. Shake that can for a full two minutes-and I mean "track-star-heart-rate" shaking-to wake up the sparkles. When you're standing next to a cab that's as tall as a house, gravity is your biggest enemy. Apply your paint in three or four thin, misty layers rather than one heavy coat. If you try to go thick to cover a chip in one shot, the paint will start trekking down the side of your door faster than you can grab a rag. Patience is your best friend here.
