Mazda B2000 B2200 Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mazda B-Series trucks are the unsung heroes of the 80s and 90s driveway, and Mazda really went for it with a palette of 11 recorded colors. Whether you're rocking the earthy Bronze Brown Metallic, the vibrant Sunrise Red, or the cool Seaside Blue Metallic, these trucks wore their colors like a badge of blue-collar honor. It's a specialized list that proves a work truck doesn't have to be boring-though finding a pristine original finish today is like finding a parking spot at the beach on the Fourth of July.

What to Watch For

If your B2000 or B2200 has spent a few decades under the sun, you've probably noticed that the Sunrise Red has a tendency to get a bit "blushy" (fading toward pink), and the clear coats on the metallic options can get a little flaky on the hood and roof. These old-school finishes are thinner than modern paint, so they don't need much encouragement to show their age. Before you start, hunt down your paint code: on these classic Mazdas, it's usually on a silver metal plate riveted to the firewall inside the engine bay, though you might occasionally find it hiding on the driver's side door jamb.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since many of these colors-like Tornado Silver Metallic-are packed with fine metallic flakes that have likely settled at the bottom of your touch-up bottle since the Nixon administration, you need to give that bottle a serious workout. Shake it for a full two minutes (play a song, get a rhythm going) to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember that these vintage paints prefer "whisper-thin" layers. If you try to fill a chip with one giant glob, it'll look like a mountain on a flat plain. Drip a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it find its own level. It requires patience, but your truck will thank you for the extra minute of effort.