Mazda CX-3 Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mazda clearly decided that "standard" was boring and went straight for the jewelry box with the CX-3. With 16 recorded colors, they really leaned into the shimmer. You've got the show-stoppers like Soul Red Tricoat and Deep Crystal Blue Pearl, and then about eight different ways to say "classy grey," ranging from Ceramic Metallic to the moody Polymetal Gray Pearl. Whether your car looks like a polished ruby or a piece of high-end tech, it's a palette that demands a little respect (and a steady hand).

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Mazda paint is famously "soft." It's gorgeous to look at, but it tends to be a bit thin, making the CX-3 a magnet for tiny rock chips on the hood and front bumper. You might also notice the clear coat is a bit delicate around the roof and door handles, where moisture likes to sit. Before you start, find your 3-digit "secret identity" (the paint code) on the white sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. It'll be right under a barcode, usually labeled as "Body Color Code."

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many of these colors are high-tech pearls and metallics, those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up paint for a full two minutes-yes, time it-to wake up the mica. Since the factory paint is thin, don't try to fill a chip in one go. If you drop a big glob in there, it'll look like a pimple. Instead, use a toothpick or a very fine artist's brush to apply 2-3 "whisper-thin" layers, letting them dry in between. If you're working with the famous Soul Red, it requires patience to build that deep glow, so take your time and stay within the lines.