Mazda Xedos Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Mazda kept things exclusive for the Xedos, focusing on a refined palette that highlights its luxury ambitions. While our records currently spotlight a single, iconic shade-the deep and sophisticated Maple Red-this car was all about quality over quantity. They really went for it with those rich, metallic finishes that were meant to shimmer under city lights, even if the total color count feels like a "limited edition" club.
What to Watch For
Now, here is the honest truth: Mazda paint from this era is a bit like a gourmet crepe-beautiful, but notoriously thin. The Xedos is a "stone chip magnet," especially along the leading edge of the hood and the front fenders. You might also notice the clear coat getting a little shy (peeling) on the roof if it's spent too much time sunbathing.
To find your specific color match, check the driver's side door jamb (look for a silver sticker) or peek under the hood at the firewall near the back of the engine. You're looking for a 2 or 3-digit code like "D7" for that Maple Red.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since Maple Red relies on tiny metallic flakes to get its glow, your biggest job is "waking up the sparkles." Before you open that touch-up bottle, shake it for a full 60 seconds-and I mean really shake it-to make sure the metallic bits aren't just sitting at the bottom.
When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Instead of filling a deep chip with one big blob that looks like a grape, apply two or three light layers, letting each one dry for about 20 minutes. It requires a bit of patience, but it ensures the color sits flat and stays put. If you're using a brush, just dab the center of the chip and let the paint flow to the edges on its own.
