Mazda 3 Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mazda clearly decided that "economy" shouldn't mean "boring." With 19 recorded colors, they really went for it, offering everything from the sophisticated Carbon Grey Metallic to the unapologetically bold Lava Orange Mica and Canary Yellow Pearl. Whether you're rocking the deep, moody Phantom Purple or the classic Sunlight Silver Metallic, your Mazda 3 was designed to punch above its weight class in the looks department.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Mazda paint is famously "soft." While those vibrant micas and pearls look stunning, they tend to be a magnet for tiny stone chips on the hood and front bumper. You might also notice the clear coat getting a little tired on the roof if the car spends its life under the sun. To get started on your fix, open your driver's door and look at the B-pillar (the door jamb frame); you'll find a small sticker with a two or three-digit code-like 22V or 34K-which is your golden ticket to a perfect match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Mazda shades are packed with "Mica" or "Pearl" flakes-think Snowflake Pearl Tricoat or Strato Blue Mica-the secret is in the shake. Give your touch-up bottle a vigorous workout for at least 60 to 90 seconds to wake up those metallic flakes; otherwise, the repair will look darker than the rest of the car. When you apply it, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Dab a tiny, thin layer into the center of the chip and let it dry. If the chip is deep, come back later for a second layer. Being patient with thin layers will always look better than one big, gooey blob.