COLOR CODEP3113 - Med Aqua (Catalyzed Spray Only)Volvo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade takes you back to 2006, when your Volvo truck first rolled off the line with a professional, fleet-ready teal. It is a confident color that balances green and blue with a metallic finish that gives the heavy-duty body some character. Since this was a one-year-only option, your truck carries a bit of a rare identity on the road today. The color handles dirt better than a solid black, but as a metallic, it relies on that light-catching flake to look its best. If your truck has spent years hauling in the sun, you might notice the original paint has softened into a more muted tone, so your fresh repair will bring back that factory depth.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, the way you apply it matters more than with a simple solid paint. The tiny flakes inside the paint need to lay down evenly to avoid creating dark streaks or light patches. If you stay in one spot too long, those flakes cluster together and ruin the uniform look. Since this was originally a catalyzed finish, the factory paint is extremely durable and chemical-resistant. Your repair needs to be just as tough, so ensuring a clean surface is the most important step before you begin. Metallic teals are notorious for showing stripes if you aren't careful, so your technique will be the difference between a patch that disappears and one that stands out.

Best Practices

Finding your paint info is usually as simple as opening the driver side door and checking the silver identification plate on the door jamb. Before you spray or dab Volvo Med Aqua (Catalyzed Spray Only) (check for code P3113), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card to confirm it matches the current shade of your truck. Work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the surface from getting too hot. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving in steady passes to ensure the metallic flakes settle correctly. Give it plenty of drying time between each thin layer to prevent the paint from sagging or running.