1980 Mazda Touch Up Paint (23 OEM Colors)

The 1980 Mazda Vibe

Welcome to the dawn of the eighties, where Mazda was busy proving that Japanese engineering wasn't just about fuel economy-it was about soul. Whether you were carving canyons in the legendary first-gen RX-7, hauling gear in a B-Series Truck, or commuting in the surprisingly nimble 626 and GLC, your car had a specific kind of sharp, geometric swagger. In 1980, the palette was moving away from the "harvest golds" of the seventies toward a more futuristic, high-tech aesthetic. We've focused our efforts on the survivors of this era, specifically the iconic Concord Silver Metallic. This wasn't just a color; it was the "space-age" suit for the rotary revolution.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with the Single Stage Era, your Mazda doesn't have a separate layer of plastic (clear coat) protecting the pigment. Back then, the color and the protection were mixed into one hearty soup. The good news? It's thick and honest. The bad news? It's "breathable," which is a fancy way of saying the sun loves to eat it for breakfast. If your 1980 survivor looks a bit "chalky" or has a milky, white haze on the hood and roof, you're looking at classic Oxidation. The pigment is literally drying out and dying on the vine.

Restoration Tip

Here's the salty truth: single-stage metallic paint from this era is a living thing-it needs wax or it dies. If you're touching up a spot of Concord Silver, remember that the surrounding paint has likely faded into a different shade over the last four decades. Before you apply your touch-up, give the area a light rub with a fine polishing compound to "wake up" the original pigment. Once you've applied the repair and it's fully cured, keep a heavy coat of high-quality carnauba wax on it. Without that barrier, the solvent-heavy atmosphere will turn your restoration back to chalk before the next oil change.