2022 Volvo VNR — Paint Color Codes and Touch‑Up Guide

Quick reference

Color Name	Paint Code	Type (Solid / Metallic / Pearl)
Winter White	316	Solid
Viper Red	405	Solid

Note: Volvo Trucks offered a broad palette on the 2022 VNR, with many fleet-ordered colors and special metallics. If your truck is not one of the two common standards above, confirm the exact color name and 3‑digit code by VIN with a Volvo Trucks dealer or a paint supplier before ordering touch‑up.

Where to find your paint code

On the 2022 Volvo VNR, the factory paint code is typically a 3‑digit number printed on one or more ID labels:

• Driver’s side door jamb/B‑pillar certification label: Open the driver’s door and look on the B‑pillar certification sticker. You’ll often see a field labeled “Paint,” “Cab Color,” or similar, followed by a three‑digit code (e.g., 316, 405).
• Cab product/data plate: Many VNRs also have a riveted metal or printed data plate inside the cab (commonly near the driver’s seat base, behind the driver’s seat on the bulkhead, or low on the dash). This plate lists component specs and may include the paint code.
• Build sheet via VIN: Any Volvo Trucks dealer can pull your original build/spec sheet by VIN. This is the most reliable way to verify the exact paint code and name, especially for fleet or special‑order colors.

Tip: Photograph the label(s) in good light and bring the images and your VIN to the parts counter or paint supplier to avoid transcription errors.

Best touch‑up paint sources

• Volvo Trucks dealer parts counter: Can mix or supply factory‑spec paint when you provide the VIN or the 3‑digit paint code. Commercial‑grade systems (e.g., Axalta/Imron, Sikkens, PPG) are typically used for heavy‑duty durability.
• AutomotiveTouchup.com: Offers custom‑mixed paints by code or by a color match request. Good for small bottles, pens, and aerosols.
• Tcoat custom‑mix: Custom‑mix service for factory codes and camera‑matched samples; useful if labels are missing or faded.
• Dupli‑Color: Readily available pens and aerosols in basic colors (white, black, red, silver). For exact Volvo Truck matches, verify the code first; if a direct listing isn’t available, select a custom‑mix source above.

Pro tip: For larger repairs or metallic finishes, consider buying a small quantity of basecoat and a quality 2K clear to better match the factory commercial finish.

How to use touch‑up paint

1. Clean and prep

• Wash the area with soap and water, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol or wax/grease remover.
• If rust is present, sand to clean metal (grit 320–600), then treat with rust converter if needed.

2. Prime (if bare metal)

• Apply a thin etch or epoxy primer to bare metal spots. Let it flash/dry per the product sheet, then lightly scuff with 600–800 grit.

3. Basecoat application

• Shake/mix thoroughly. Apply in very light coats, allowing proper flash between passes. Feather into surrounding paint to minimize a hard edge.
• For pens, dab—don’t drag—to avoid ridges. For aerosols, keep the can moving and overlap 50%.

4. Clearcoat

• After base flashes and appears uniformly dull, apply clear in 2–3 light-to-medium coats. 2K clear aerosols offer better hardness and gloss retention on HD trucks.

5. Level and polish (optional)

• After full cure, wet sand dust nibs with 1500–2000 grit and polish with a fine compound to blend gloss.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri‑coats

• Confirm the formula: Some Volvo Truck colors use metallic or multi‑layer systems. Always verify if your code calls for a groundcoat + midcoat + clear (tri‑coat) or a simple base/clear. Ordering only one layer will not match.
• Spray out a test card: Before touching the truck, apply your primer/base (and midcoat if specified) on a card and clear it. Compare in daylight and under shop lights from multiple angles.
• Control film build: Pearls and metallics shift with film thickness. Too many coats can darken or change flop. Build coverage gradually and stop when the test card matches.
• Blend into adjacent panels: Even with the correct code, aging and UV can shift color. A short blend into the surrounding panel hides slight variance much better than a hard edge repair.
• Mind the angle: Park the VNR outside and check the repair from different viewing heights. Tall cabs and curved fenders can accentuate metallic flop if the blend is too short.

If your VNR’s color isn’t Winter White (316) or Viper Red (405), it’s likely a fleet or special metallic shade. Always verify by VIN with a Volvo Trucks dealer or a professional paint supplier before purchasing touch‑up.

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