Mazda Melting Copper M (52H) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Mazda decided to move away from their signature reds to give the CX-70 a heavy, industrial elegance with this shade. It isn't just a simple orange; it is a complex blend of earth tones and bronze that earned a top design award in Japan for its graceful toughness. When you look at your car in the late afternoon sun, you will notice the color shifts from a deep, warm brown to a bright, metallic glow. It makes the vehicle look like it was cast from a single piece of hot metal rather than just painted. Since your CX-70 is still fresh on the road, keeping this finish uniform is the only way to maintain that expensive, showroom presence.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the magic comes from thousands of tiny flakes suspended in the pigment. The risk here is mottling. If those flakes don't land evenly, you get dark patches or stripes that ruin the flow of the body lines. Because Mazda Melting Copper M (check for code 52H) relies so heavily on how light hits those particles, you cannot afford to be lazy with your technique. This is a high-pigment formula designed for depth, so your goal is to build the color until it matches the surrounding panels without over-saturating one spot.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually near the bottom of the pillar. Before you do anything else, shake the container for at least two full minutes. Metallics like this settle quickly, and you need those flakes perfectly distributed to get a match. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade is right before touching your car. When you begin, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to ensure the flake distribution remains even. Work in a cool garage out of direct sunlight to prevent the paint from setting too fast. Allow ample drying time between light layers, as rushing the process will cause the copper to look muddy instead of metallic.