2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Paint Codes

Quick reference

Where to find your paint code

For your 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the paint code is typically located on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. Open the driver's door and look at the B-pillar (the post between the front and rear doors) or the edge of the door itself. The sticker will usually be white or silver and contain various vehicle information, including a "Paint" or "Color" section with a three or four-digit numeric code. This is your paint code. If you have trouble locating it, your owner's manual or a Mercedes-Benz dealership parts department can help, especially with your VIN.

Best touch-up paint sources

When your Sprinter inevitably gets a chip or scratch, you have several excellent options for touch-up paint:

• Dupli-Color: A widely available and affordable option that offers a good range of factory-matched colors in pen, bottle, and aerosol formats. You can often find Dupli-Color at automotive parts stores.
• AutomotiveTouchup: This company specializes in custom-mixed, exact-match touch-up paint. They provide a wider array of colors, including metallics and pearls, and offer various sizes from pens to spray cans. Their paint is known for its high quality and accuracy.
• Tcoat custom-mix: Tcoat is another excellent online retailer for custom-mixed automotive paints. They are known for their precision and ability to match even complex colors, including those with metallic or pearl effects.
• Mercedes-Benz Dealership: For the most accurate match and often the highest quality paint, you can purchase touch-up paint directly from a Mercedes-Benz dealership. Just provide them with your VIN, and they can ensure you get the exact color for your Sprinter.

How to use touch-up paint

Applying touch-up paint correctly can make a big difference in the repair's appearance:

1. Clean: Thoroughly clean the damaged area with soap and water, then an automotive degreaser or rubbing alcohol. Ensure it's completely dry.
2. Prep (if needed): For deeper scratches or chips, you might need to lightly sand with fine-grit sandpaper (around 2000-grit) to smooth the edges. If there's any rust, remove it completely.
3. Primer: Apply a thin coat of primer. This helps the base coat adhere better and provides a uniform surface. Allow it to dry completely according to the product instructions.
4. Base Coat: Apply thin layers of your color-matched base coat. Allow each layer to dry before applying the next. Build up the color gradually until it matches the surrounding paint. For metallic or pearl colors, apply extra thin coats to ensure proper flake/pearl orientation.
5. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is dry, apply several thin layers of clear coat. This protects the paint and provides a glossy finish. Again, allow each layer to dry.
6. Cure & Polish: Let the touch-up paint cure for several days (check product instructions). Afterward, you can wet-sand with very fine-grit sandpaper (3000+ grit) and polish the area to blend it seamlessly with the surrounding paint.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Matching metallic and pearl paints can be more challenging due to the way light reflects off the metallic flakes or pearl particles. Here are some tips:

• Apply in thin layers: This is crucial for metallic and pearl finishes. Thick coats can cause the flakes to settle unevenly, leading to a blotchy or darker appearance. Multiple thin coats allow the metallic and pearl particles to lay down correctly, mimicking the factory finish.
• Blend carefully: When using aerosol cans for larger repairs, feather the paint outwards from the repair area. This means spraying lighter coats further away from the center of the repair. This helps to blend the new paint with the old, minimizing the appearance of a hard edge.
• Consider professional help: For larger repairs or if you're uncomfortable working with metallic or pearl paints, a professional body shop will have the expertise and equipment to ensure a perfect match.

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