[wilf leek]

A little-known secret is that there is a metallic blue Volvo colour which is rather nice. And not so far off the fabled "Guardsman Blue".
Because the metallic particles are whatever they are, the paint can take on a steely-grey look in direct sunshine. In fact it does look like a very early 60's or 70's metallic colour. I liked it so much I used it on my car. No special paint make up - it's a std Volvo colour, although I cannot recall the reference right now.
Pics in gallery of course.