1999 Mazda Touch Up Paint (35 OEM Colors)

The 1999 Mazda Vibe

Welcome to 1999, the year everyone was terrified the computers would quit, while your 626 or Miata was busy proving that Japanese engineering was built to last. Mazda was leaning hard into that "zoom-zoom" spirit, balancing the sleek curves of the NB Miata with the executive aspirations of the Millenia and the blue-collar grit of the B-Series Truck. Our database for this year focuses on the true survivors-the shades that actually made it through the turn of the millennium without fading into the background. We're talking about the deep, classic Black Onyx, the sophisticated Black Pearl, and that quintessential tech-era Mizu Blue Metallic.

Paint Health Check

Since your Mazda hails from the peak of The Peeling Era, we need to have a serious talk about delamination. By 1999, the factory was using high-solids clear coats that looked incredible in the showroom, but they have a nasty habit of "checking" or lifting once the UV protection gives up the ghost. If your Protege has spent its life outside, you've likely seen the enemy: that white, flaky crust where the clear coat is detaching from the color underneath. It starts small-usually on the roof or the hood-but once air and moisture get under that clear layer, it spreads faster than a Y2K rumor.

Restoration Tip

In this era of paint technology, your biggest priority is stopping the creep. If you see a rock chip, do not ignore it. On a 1999 finish, a chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's a breach in the clear coat's armor. Use a touch-up pen or a small brush to seal that chip immediately. If you leave it open, water will migrate under the surrounding clear coat and start the delamination process. When applying your repair, make sure you don't just fill the hole-ensure the edges of the surrounding clear are sealed down. It's the difference between a quick fix and a total roof repaint three years down the road.