Volvo XC90 Touch Up Paint (42 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo has recorded a staggering 42 colors for the XC90, and while they did experiment with some personality-shoutout to the Mulberry Red and Passion Red fans-they clearly have a favorite neighborhood on the color wheel. Between Titanium Grey, Osmium Grey, Savile Grey, Pebble Gray, Thunder Grey, and the new Vapour Grey, Volvo has essentially mastered the "50 Shades of Scandinavian Sky" aesthetic. Whether you're driving a Magic Blue Metallic or the classic Crystal White Tricoat, these colors are designed to look expensive, which is exactly why that first rock chip feels like a personal insult.

What to Watch For

First, let's find your identity. Open the driver's side doors and look at the "B-pillar" (the post between the front and rear seats). Near the bottom of the manufacturer's label, you'll find a three-digit number-that's your golden ticket. Once you have your paint, keep an eye on the high-stress areas. The XC90 is known for a "soft" clear coat that can pick up scratches if you even look at it too hard, and newer models sometimes see the paint lift where the headlights meet the bumper. Also, because that majestic hood is often aluminum, a deep chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an invitation for oxidation. If you see a "bubble" forming near a chip, it's time to act.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many XC90 colors are "Pearls," "Tricoats," or have that "Effect" suffix, you aren't just applying pigment-you're applying tiny flakes of magic. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, get a workout in) to ensure those metallic flakes aren't all huddled at the bottom. When applying, think "thin and patient." If you're working with a Tricoat like Electric Silver, don't try to fill the hole in one go. Build it up in three light layers, letting it dry in between. It requires patience to get that depth right, but it's much better than a single, gloopy teardrop of paint sitting on your hood.