COLOR CODE612 - Passion RedVolvo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the visual heartbeat of the Volvo performance line, serving as the hallmark for R-Design models across the C70, S60, and V70 fleets. While many people associate the Swedish brand with safety and restraint, this shade was designed to signal speed and European touring heritage. Since your S40 or V40 has likely spent years out in the elements, you know that this red defines the character of the car. It is a bold, pure pigment that makes even the more practical wagons look like they belong on a track.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it does not contain any metallic flakes or pearl additives. The benefit of a solid color is that you do not have to worry about the paint looking blotchy or striped if your application isn't perfectly even. However, solid reds are notorious for UV sensitivity. Over a long period of time, the sun can cause the original finish to drift toward a lighter, pink-ish tone. Because of this natural aging, the new paint may appear slightly deeper than the panels that have been exposed to the sun for a decade.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the driver-side door pillar or inside the engine compartment on the firewall. Before you spray or dab Volvo Passion Red (check for code 612), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card to see how it compares to the current state of your car. Keep the container moving as you apply the paint to ensure the heavy red pigments lay down in a uniform layer. Give the surface plenty of drying time between applications to build up enough density for a deep, factory-style match.