Volvo V50 Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo recorded 22 colors for the V50, and they really ran the gamut of Swedish design. We saw the "50 shades of grey" phase with classics like Titanium Grey Metallic and Flint Gray, but then someone in Gothenburg clearly had a double espresso and gave us Gecko Green Pearl, Orange Flame Pearl, and Mistral Green. Whether you're driving a sensible silver wagon or a pearlescent orange firecracker, your car was built with a finish that's meant to look sophisticated even when it's covered in road salt.

What to Watch For

The V50 is a sturdy beast, but its skin can be a bit sensitive. Owners often report that the clear coat is on the "softer" side, which means the hood and front bumper can start looking like the surface of the moon thanks to rock chips. You might also notice the paint getting a little shy around the door handles, where it can sometimes flake or bubble. To get started, you'll need your three-digit paint code. You can usually find it on a silver sticker located on the passenger-side center pillar (B-pillar) when you open the rear door, or occasionally on a plate tucked near the strut tower under the hood.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many V50 colors are "Pearl" or "Metallic" finishes, they require a little extra patience to get the shimmer just right. Before you start, shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-not just a quick wiggle-to make sure those tiny metallic flakes are floating evenly in the paint. When filling a rock chip on the hood, don't try to fill the "crater" in one go. Apply a tiny dot, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. Building it up in thin layers prevents the paint from shrinking and ensures your Barents Blue or Electric Silver looks smooth and factory-fresh.