Help with identifying the colour!

Hi

I’ve got a September 2009 delivered Mk3.5 in what I thought was Galaxy Grey. I need a bit of touch up paint. So before I place the order I double checked the colour.

I have the original invoice off the 1st owner that says Galaxy, but on the digital service record it says Metropolitan. It also says this in the service book that has the vin etc.

I’m sure I’ve just answered my own question, but is there anywhere on the actual car that has the paint code on it. I’d hate to buy Metro when I needed Galaxy!

All technical information for Mk3.5s is computerised, so there isn’t a printed reference of your paint colour.Ā  You need to contact a Mazda main agent, service dept. and give them the car registration.Ā  They’ll be able to tell you the correct colour of the car and the Mazda Paint code.Ā  For the record I think it’s Galaxy Grey, colour code 32S.

I’ve got a printout from a dealer (given to me by the last owner) that states Metropolitan Grey. I’m going past a dealer later in the week so I’ll double check. Is there no code anywhere on the car? I’ve looked in the bonnet and on the drivers door pillar and there’s nowt!

This may or may not help… 

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http://www.autolinkmx5.com/paint-touch-up-kit-genuine-mazda-36c-metropolitan-grey-5991-p.asp

36C is the code for Metropolitan Grey, but I can only find it listed for a Mazda 3 and 6, not for a MX5… the plot thickens.

All MX5s prior to 1994, carried the paint code on the ā€˜B’ post inside the drivers door, but since then, it’s only held on computer.

The ā€œWarranty information & Digital service recordā€ book says 36C Metropolitan Grey.

I’ve got an April 2009 catalogue that lists Metropolitan but not Galaxy grey so it looks like that is favourite.

I’ll call in at the dealers later in the week, hopefully someone there will also recognise the colour ā€œin the fleshā€ as well as on their computer.

This is the actual car. I know pics on the computer can be deceptive with varying lighting etc When the sun hits it it’s a very bluey/green grey - if that makes sense.

Have owned both grey’s, yours is Metropolitan Grey.

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GALAXY GREY:

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METROPOLITAN GREY:

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Thanks for that, when you see them side by side like that it’s so obvious.
Cheers!