Mazda Mazda2 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Mazda clearly didn't get the memo that economy cars are supposed to be boring. With 27 colors recorded for the Mazda2, they really went for it-offering everything from the neon-adjacent Spirited Green Metallic and Lava Orange Mica to the moody Black Cherry Metallic. Whether yours is a "look-at-me" green or a "stealth-mode" Metropolitan Grey, you're driving a car that was painted with personality in mind.
What to Watch For
Here is the honest truth from the driveway: Mazda paint is famously "soft." It looks stunning under a showroom light, but it tends to collect rock chips on the hood and front bumper like a magnet. Because the clear coat is on the thinner side, those little nicks can lead to bigger problems-like the paint starting to bubble or flake-if you let moisture sit in them. You'll find your specific 3-digit paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb (the B-pillar). Look for where it says "Color Code" or "Body Color Code" near the bottom of that tag.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with one of Mazda's famous "Mica" or "Pearl" finishes (like Snowflake Pearl or Deep Crystal Blue), those tiny sparkles are actually heavy particles that sink to the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up that metallic flake. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip with one big glob. Use your brush to place a tiny "dot" of paint in the center of the chip and let it flow outward. It requires a little patience, but two thin layers will always look better than one thick bump.