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Automotive Paint Codes & Bodywork Repair β’ Mercedes-Benz
Paint Codes & Touch-Up Colors Mercedes-Benz β Where to Find the Paint Code Sticker, Shades & Touch-Up Pens
π Where to find the exact paint code sticker/plate on Mercedes-Benz:
Black data sticker on the door B-pillar (driver or passenger side) β 3-digit (or 4-digit) numeric paint code directly above the barcode (e.g. 149 / 9149, 197 / 9197, 775 / 9775).
Most Common OEM Paint Codes for Mercedes-Benz and Recommended Touch-Up Procedure:
| OEM Paint Code | Shade Name & Paint Type | Recommended Repair Kit (Pen / Spray / 2K Clearcoat) & Application Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 149 / 9149 (Polarweiss) | Polar White (2K Solid Paint) | Direct-gloss 1K/2K solid acrylic shade: for small stone chips, a single-stage 2-in-1 touch-up pen/brush is sufficient without requiring a separate clearcoat. |
| 197 / 9197 (Obsidianschwarz) | Obsidian Black Metallic (2K Metallic Paint) | Requires a 2-coat system: 1K basecoat (touch-up pen or aerosol spray) + mandatory 2K clearcoat for high gloss and UV protection. |
| 040 / 9040 (Schwarz) | Standard Black (Schwarz β 2K Solid Paint) | Direct-gloss 1K/2K solid acrylic shade: for small stone chips, a single-stage 2-in-1 touch-up pen/brush is sufficient without requiring a separate clearcoat. |
| 775 / 9775 (Iridiumsilber) | Iridium Silver Metallic (2K Metallic Paint) | Bright aluminum 2K metallic: shake the aerosol can thoroughly for 2 minutes before spraying, apply 2 thin basecoat mist coats, and top with 2K clearcoat after 20 min. |
| 992 / 7992 (Selenitgrau) | Selenite Grey Metallic (2K Metallic Paint) | Darker 2K metallic: when repairing scratches, degrease with silicone remover, wet-sand with P2000 grit, and apply a basecoat spray + 2K high-gloss clearcoat kit. |
| 744 / 9744 (Brillantsilber) | Brilliant Silver Metallic (2K Metallic Paint) | Bright aluminum 2K metallic: shake the aerosol can thoroughly for 2 minutes before spraying, apply 2 thin basecoat mist coats, and top with 2K clearcoat after 20 min. |
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