Volvo GLT Touch Up Paint (7 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo decided that seven was the lucky number for the GLT, giving us a palette that ranges from the stoic Black and Cascade White to the more adventurous-and very 90s-Cornado Gold Metallic. They really went for it with names like Redwood Metallic and Dusty Green Metallic, proving that even the most sensible Swedish brick can have a little personality when it wants to.

What to Watch For

While these cars are built like tanks, their clear coat isn't always as bulletproof. If your GLT has spent a few decades in the sun, you might notice what I like to call "Swedish Sunburn"-that's when the clear coat starts to lift or flake on the hood, roof, or trunk. Don't panic; just make sure you're cleaning away any loose flakes before you start your touch-up.

To find your exact shade, pop the hood. You aren't looking for a sticker on the door; check the driver's side strut tower (the big metal mound above the wheel) or the radiator support bar at the very front. You're looking for a three-digit number (like 189 or 426). It's usually tucked into a stamped metal ID plate, often in the third box down on the right-hand column.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since five of the seven GLT colors are metallics like Avalon Blue or Mystic Silver, your biggest challenge isn't the color-it's the sparkles. Metallic flakes are heavy and like to nap at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full two minutes (play a song, get a workout in) to wake them up. When applying, think "thin and patient." Two or three tiny, light layers will look like a professional fix, whereas one big glob will just look like a lonely mountain on your hood.