Mazda MPV Touch Up Paint (52 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mazda clearly decided that a minivan didn't have to be boring, gifting the MPV with a massive palette of 70 different colors. They really went for it, ranging from the poetically named Innocent Blue Pearl (which sounds like a first date) to the sophisticated Bordeaux Pearl (which sounds like a Tuesday night with a glass of wine). Whether you're rocking Passion Rose Pearl or the more stoic Shadow Silver Metallic, your MPV has more personality in its paint than most modern SUVs do in their entire chassis.

What to Watch For

Now, here is the honest truth: Mazda paint from this era is known for being a bit "svelte"-which is a nice way of saying it's thin. Because the factory didn't go heavy on the clear coat, you might notice your roof or hood starting to look a little "ashy" from the sun, or you might see "road rash" (little white speckles) on the nose. If you're looking for your paint code to get started, don't go on a scavenger hunt; check the driver's side door jamb first. If it's not there, pop the hood and look for a small metal plate on the firewall near the back of the engine.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these 70 colors-like Twilight Blue Pearl or Snowflake Pearl Tricoat-rely on tiny flakes of mica and pearl to get that glow, your secret weapon is the "The Long Shake." Those sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand in a snow globe. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds before you even think about touching the car. When you apply it, remember that three thin, translucent layers are always better than one big, gloppy "mountain" of paint. It requires a little patience to get the depth right, but your MPV will thank you for the extra effort. Confidently dab, don't smear!