Mercedes-Benz ML Class Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't just give the ML Class a paint job; they gave it a wardrobe. With 14 recorded colors, they really went for it-ranging from the deep, mysterious Black Opal Pearl to the "I'm definitely on my way to a vineyard" vibes of Bourbon Metallic and Bordeaux Red Metallic. You'll also notice several two-tone entries in the archives (like /040/7700). In the world of the ML, that usually means your main body color is paired with a specific shade for the bumpers and side cladding. It's a sophisticated look that says you're ready for the off-road, even if the "off-road" is just a slightly gravelly driveway.

What to Watch For

Before you get to work, you need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. On the ML Class, this is usually a three-digit number. Start your scavenger hunt at the driver's side door jamb. If it's not there, pop the hood and look at the radiator support bar (the metal beam right above the grille) or the underside of the hood itself. While you're looking, keep an eye on the roof and the leading edge of the hood. These big SUVs have a lot of surface area for the sun to bake, and older models are known for clear coat "lifting" or peeling. If you catch a chip early, you're saving yourself a much bigger headache later.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many of these ML colors-like Azure Blue Pearl Metallic-are packed with high-end pearls and metallic flakes, those tiny particles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or brush a vigorous, one-minute "maraca shake" before you start; it wakes up the sparkles and ensures the color hits the right note. When applying, remember that the ML's paint is all about depth. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, apply two or three paper-thin layers. It requires a little more patience, but it's the secret to making that repair disappear into the finish.