COLOR CODE026 - Designo MeerblauMercedes-Benz Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a deep, nautical blue that carries the weight of the Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur heritage. It is not a standard navy; it has a teal-tinged depth that shifts when the sun hits it. Whether it is on the upright panels of your G-Class or the flowing sides of an S-Class, this color signals an owner who moved past the basic options list. Because your car is part of a premium lineup, the finish has a high-gloss presence that makes every body line look crisp and deliberate.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge for home repairs. Those tiny metal flakes provide the shimmer, but they are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will group together and create dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. To get a factory match, you need to build the color with multiple thin layers. This ensures the metallic particles lay flat and reflect light evenly across the repair area.

Best Practices

You can find your color information on a black sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. Before you apply your first layer of Mercedes-Benz Designo Meerblau (confirm your code is 026 on that sticker), you must shake the container for at least one full minute. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the car. Keep the container moving across the surface to maintain an even flow. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish remains hard and durable rather than soft and textured.