Mazda Icy Blue Metallic (33Y) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the definition of "chilled." It arrived during the peak of Mazda's Zoom-Zoom era, giving models like the first-generation CX-7 and the NC MX-5 a crisp, energetic edge. It isn't a deep, moody ocean blue; it's a silver-leaning hue that looks like morning frost on a windshield. Since your Mazda has likely been on the road since the late 2000s, this color has probably held up better than darker blues because it's fantastic at hiding light dust and water spots. However, that bright metallic flake means that deep scratches or poorly matched touch-ups will stand out against the frozen finish.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that rely on light to give the car its shape. The risk with metallics is mottling-those ugly dark spots or "tiger stripes" that happen when the flakes clump together. If the paint goes on too heavy or unevenly, the metal bits settle into the wet surface at different angles, ruining that uniform, icy glow. To get it right, you need the flakes to lay flat and consistent so your Mazda3 or Mazda2 looks factory-fresh rather than blotchy.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mazda Icy Blue Metallic (check for code 33Y), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find that code printed on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb on the B-pillar. Since those metallic flakes are heavier than the blue pigment, they love to settle at the bottom of the container; shaking is the only way to ensure the mix is correct. Always test the color on the included card to see how it matches your car's current state. When you apply the paint in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in thin layers and give it plenty of drying time between passes to ensure the flakes stay exactly where you put them.