Mazda MX-30 Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mazda really went for the "Sophisticated Architect" vibe with the MX-30. We've recorded 7 colors for this model, and unless you opted for the vibrant Bright Red Tricoat (affectionately known as Soul Red Crystal), you're likely rocking a palette that ranges from "Cool Studio Apartment" to "Industrial Concrete." Between Ceramic Metallic, Polymetal Gray Pearl, and Machine Gray Metallic, Mazda has essentially mastered the art of the 50 shades of grey-and honestly, they look great under city lights.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Mazda's modern paint is stunning, but it's famously "delicate." It's a bit like a high-end smartphone-beautiful to look at, but prone to tiny nicks if you treat it too roughly. On the MX-30, you'll mostly see "road rash" (tiny stone chips) on the hood and front fenders. Also, keep an eye on those unique "Freestyle" doors; the edges can catch if you're loading gear in a tight parking spot.

Finding your code: Don't just glance at the front door frame. Because of those rear-hinged doors, the paint code sticker is often hiding on the pillar revealed only when both doors are open, or tucked onto the edge of the rear door itself. Look for a three-character code like 46V or 47C. If you have a two-tone model (like the Zircon Sand with the black roof), remember that the roof has its own separate code (usually A3F)-don't mix them up!

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most of these colors (especially the pearls and tricoats) rely on "flop"-the way light hits the metallic flakes-your best friend is a vigorous arm workout. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 to 90 seconds before opening it. You want those heavy metallic flakes at the bottom to join the party, or your "Machine Gray" will just look like plain gray.

When applying, remember that these paints are thin by design. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big "glob" of paint, apply two or three paper-thin layers, letting each one dry for 15 minutes. This requires a little more patience, but it's the secret to making that repair disappear into the rest of the panel without leaving a "pimple" on your finish.