Found this on another forum, I had never heard of it, thought I'd share with you guys.

www.paintscratch.com

 

i definately dont have the original color and i guess thats what the sites for

 

Rat bastards...I put in 1979 for the year and Mazda is not one of the available makes. It is for my 85 though. I still haven't found the code for the Sonic Bronze Metallic on my '79. I found a site a while back that I think might have had it (I think it was Y9 or something like that), but it wasn't difinitive.

Rich

 

Theres not paint code tag on SA's like on the FB's?

 

I've never been able to find one.

Rich

 

Awesome... I've been wondering what my 84's paint code was!

 

hahah i looked up my car and they had all these wacky paint schemes that where not even offered on my car hahaha.

 

i have found one on my car i will put up a pic of the paint code on my sa its just that number right below paint color on the vin right?

 

Rich:
sonic bronze = "Y5" according to my 79 Mazda Parts Book...
Stu Aull
80 "RH" (Sunrise Red) RX7

 

Nice Find!!!

 

Not my cup of tea...

 

Paint codes are also available here:

http://www.rotorhead.ca/topic.php?fldr=tech&cntnt=paint

 

Yep. Y5 is the color code on my buddies 79 Sonic Bronze Metallic SA. Not that anyone, including rotorhead.ca, lists it as an actual color that was available.
There is a sticker on the underside of the hood, above the battery that lists the color code.

 

Thanks Rogue_Wulff -

I don't think mine has a sticker on the underside of the hood, and I didn't take one off. But I'll check for sure tonight.

Rich

 

That site doesnt carry all colors. I was hoping to find some green pearl effect (c6v) off of my VW corrado. Dang.

 

Hmm i have a question? Does anyone know if single stage panits are a good thing to purchase and use? Or is it better to paint with a basecoat THEN top it with a clear coat? oh AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!


edit: AND how much paint do you think i will need to paint JUST THE FRONT BUMPER ON MY 82 GS? One pint? One Quart? ONE GALLON? Thanks Guys!

 

YU=Spark Yellow


Chris

 

I'm no paint wiz but a buddy of mine always recommended 2 stage and you will also need a flex agent in with that paint for the bumper. A quart is what I believe the minimum that most paint suppliers will mix.

 

Single stage paint is fine, if you don't want a clearcoat. That's what I have on the widebody, but then I was going for a dull look. I do recommend going 2 stage though. The clear is a wear surface and allows the paint job to last longer. My supplier will do pints, but it's expensive in small quantities.

 

Hmm very interesting. Thanks guys! Doc and Troch....you guys always have a answer!

 

Give this place a try - I have YET to be able to stump them! They can even color age touchup for older cars (I have a few 1966 cars).

http://www.towerpaint.com/automotive.html

M.

 

Good calls on the paint people. On the earlier questions - my '79 has the paint code on a sticker on the underside of the bonnet/hood, above the battery area (ie LHS). But I'm in Aus, so that may not count.

 

my paint code stamp i sa metal sheet that lists the vin # as well as the paint code. it is next to the vin # markings on the top of the passenger side firewall

 

Be sure the clearcoat is from the same outfit as the base coat or applying the clear may curdle the base.