Mazda GLC Touch Up Paint (30 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mazda GLC (the "Great Little Car") might have been an economy hero, but Mazda's design team clearly didn't get the memo to keep it boring. They gave us 32 different ways to dress this hatchback, ranging from the disco-ready Space Yellow and Lime Green Metallic to the surprisingly sophisticated Renaissance Red Metallic. Whether you're rocking a classic Aurora White or the ultra-80s Bronze Brown Metallic, they really went for it with this palette.

What to Watch For

Mazda paint from this era is what I like to call "optimistic"-it's beautiful, but it's thin. Because the GLC was built to be light and zippy, the clear coat didn't get a heavy-duty application. You'll likely see the most wear on the flat surfaces like the hood and roof where the sun has been working its magic for decades. Also, keep a close eye on the door handles and the edges of the wheel wells; these are high-traffic areas where the paint tends to chip or bubble first.

To find your specific shade, check the driver's side door jamb for a small sticker. If your GLC is an earlier vintage and it's not there, pop the hood and look for a metal identification plate riveted to the firewall (the back of the engine bay). You're looking for a simple two or three-character code like "R3" or "K6."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since 26 of the 32 GLC colors are metallics or "glittery" shades like Star Dust Blue, your biggest hurdle isn't the color-it's the physics. The tiny metallic flakes in your touch-up bottle love to settle at the bottom. **Shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds** after you hear the mixing ball start to rattle.

When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a big "blob" of Sunbeam Silver into a hole, the flakes will sink to the bottom of the wet paint, making the spot look darker than the rest of the car. Instead, dab a tiny, paper-thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and repeat. This "layer cake" method keeps the sparkles sitting right where they belong.