Mazda Soul Red Tricoat (41V) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the red that put Mazda back on the map. Whether you are walking up to a Mazda3 Sport or a CX-5, this color is designed to look like liquid metal flowing over the body lines. It was the flagship of the Kodo design language, meant to capture the glow of a furnace. Since your Mazda6 or Mazda3 has likely spent years on the road, you might notice the red has a deep, ruby-like depth that changes depending on the light. It is one of the most famous factory reds ever made, and for good reason.

Technical Details

You are not dealing with a simple paint job here; this is a complex metallic pearl tricoat. It works by layering a translucent red mid-coat over a reflective base. The benefit is a finish that looks three feet deep, but the risk is that the metallic flakes are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not keep them mixed, you will end up with dark blotches or stripes where the metal particles clumped together. This finish demands patience because the transparency of the red layer determines the final shade.

Best Practices

Before you begin, open your driver's door and check the sticker on the jamb to ensure you are using Mazda Soul Red Tricoat with code 41V. Because those metallic particles are so stubborn, you need to shake your container for at least two minutes until you hear the mixing ball rattling freely. Test the color on the included card to see how many layers you need to match your specific car. Keep the container moving at all times to ensure the metal flakes lay down flat and even. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish stays crisp instead of becoming a muddy mess.