Volvo XC70 Touch Up Paint (28 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo clearly wanted the XC70 to blend into every possible landscape, from a Swedish fjord to a suburban grocery store. They've recorded a staggering 28 colors for this rugged wagon. It's a sophisticated palette that ranges from "I'm an architect" shades like Oyster Gray Pearl and Savile Grey to the surprisingly adventurous Lava Sand Metallic and Magic Blue Metallic. Whether you're driving the classic Ice White or the deep Black Sapphire Pearl, Volvo went for a look that says "I have a kayak rack and I'm not afraid to use it."

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing paint, you have to find the "secret handshake"-otherwise known as the paint code. On the XC70, Volvo likes to hide this 3-digit number (like 426 or 455) on a sticker usually located on the passenger-side rear door jamb (the B-pillar). If it's not there, check under the hood near the strut towers.

While Volvo paint is legendary for its thickness and durability, the XC70 has a few specific "character flaws." The long, flat hood is a magnet for rock chips, and the thin trim strips running along the roof are notorious for fading faster than the rest of the car. If you see "blotchy" spots on the metal, don't panic-it usually just means the clear coat is thirsty for protection.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many XC70 colors are high-end pearls or metallics (looking at you, Crystal White Tricoat and Ruby Red Pearl), those tiny flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen for a full two minutes-longer than you think you need to. You want to wake up those Swedish sparkles so they match the rest of the car.

When filling a chip on that big hood, remember: thin layers are your best friend. If you try to fill a deep chip with one giant blob, it'll look like a mountain on a flat plain. Drip a tiny amount in, let it dry for 20 minutes, and repeat until it's level. Dealing with a tri-coat color requires patience, but taking it slow will keep your wagon looking showroom-ready for the next decade of adventures.