Mazda Grace Green Pearl (18J) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defined an era for Mazda, appearing on everything from the spirited Miata to the family-sized MPV. It is a deep, forest-inspired green that fits the curvy lines of the 1999 to 2005 models. Since your car has been on the road for over twenty years, the original paint might look dark or muted compared to a fresh sample. This shade carries a weight that makes a Protege or Millenia look more expensive than the price tag suggested at the turn of the millennium.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish. It contains tiny mica flakes that catch the sun and provide the paint with its depth. If you apply the paint in one heavy layer, the pearls sink to the bottom of the wet film. This makes the repair look like a flat, dark smudge rather than a match. You must build the color with thin passes so those flakes stand up and reflect light. When the density is right, the green transitions from a near-black in the shade to a vibrant emerald in the sun.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mazda Grace Green Pearl (check for code 18J), shake the container for a full minute to wake up the pearl particles. You will find your code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Test the color on the included card to see how the green reacts to light at different angles. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the mica from clustering in one spot. Give each layer enough drying time before you add the next. Two thin layers provide a better match than one thick one.