Mazda Bongo Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Mazda really went for it with the Bongo, offering a palette that screams "adventure-ready." While our records focus on two standout shades-the deep, sparkling Caribbean Blue Metallic and the unmissable Yellow-it's clear this van wasn't meant to blend into a boring parking lot. Whether you're rocking the vibrant blue or the sunny yellow, these colors were designed to look best with a surfboard on top and a coastline in the rearview mirror.
What to Watch For
The Bongo has a face only a DIYer could love-partially because that flat, friendly front end is a total magnet for stone chips. You'll likely find most of your battle scars on the nose or around the high roofline, where the sun likes to bake the clear coat until it gets a little "thirsty" and prone to fading.
Before you start, head over to the passenger side door pillar. You'll find a metal plate there with your paint code. A quick heads-up: many Bongos are "two-tone" (fancy, right?). If your plate shows a code like 14F or 19N, that's actually a combo pack of two different colors. Make sure you're matching the specific part of the van you're fixing-usually the top color for the hood and the bottom color for the bumpers!
Driveway Repair Tip
Since Caribbean Blue Metallic has those tiny silver sparkles inside, your touch-up bottle needs a serious workout. Shake it for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary to wake up those metallics; otherwise, the color will look too dark.
When you're filling a chip, remember that "less is more." Use your brush to drop a tiny dot of paint into the center of the chip and let it spread out on its own. If you try to paint it on like a wall, you'll get a thick blob. Achieving a perfect look requires patience, so build it up in two thin layers rather than one big scoop. You've got this!
