Volvo 2008 S40 Owner's Manual page 177

Touching up minor paint damage
Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish regularly - when
washing the vehicle for instance. Touch-up if necessary. Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician for any extensive damage. Minor scratches can be repaired by using
Volvo touch-up paint.
Color code
When ordering touch-up paint from your Volvo retailer, make sure you have the right color. Use the paint code
indicated on the model plate (1 in the illustration above).
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains, the touch-up paint can
be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned.
Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
Primer - can
Paint - touch-up pen
Brush
Masking tape
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperature should be above 60° F (15° C).
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of pain remains, the touch-up paint
can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned.
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Paint touch up
Deep scratches