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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    Quote Originally Posted by Klasse Act View Post
    Spesking of paint, not sure which year they made a switch, but there's Soul Red and then came Soul Red II, I'm thinking yours is the latterIMO Best Looking Red out there now....
    Soul Red II came out for 2020MY so 2019 production date.

    I agree with everyone else across the board- as far as OE candy paints on major production vehicles- Mazda's Soul Red is definitely the cream of the crop!!! The only downside is when/if it comes time for collision repair- it is an absolute nightmare of a color/paint process when it comes time for the refinishing process- Soul Red II takes it a step further as it is now a 4-stage paint finish (along with one of Mazda's newer grays that they have).

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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    Soul Red Crystal and the new red on Infiniti Q60 are by far the best reds out there. Pictures just do not do the color justice, it is so rich and deep in person.

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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    Quote Originally Posted by TonesGTO View Post
    Soul Red Crystal and the new red on Infiniti Q60 are by far the best reds out there. Pictures just do not do the color justice, it is so rich and deep in person.
    This color literally looks like its plugged into an outletIMO Best Looking Red out there now....IMO Best Looking Red out there now....IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

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    Just to chime in,

    When I read the title of this thread I chose to >click< on the thread and read it to see what your opinion was for best looking red paint.


    Without knowing you choose Mazda, this is what I was going to say. The Mazda gets my vote. The Mazda Soul Red Crystal Metallic looks like CANDY APPLE paint. Freaking incredible looking color.

    I detailed a Mazda SUV with this color paint for local car guy, Jim Serra, can't remember if I did a write-up or not?



    When I was working for Mazda a few year back they came in and showed us how the make this and the Machine Gray. Basically its a easier to manufacture candy like you said. Silver Metallic base coat with translucent color coat and then clear. There's a huge difference between Soul Red and Soul Red Crystal.

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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    Quote Originally Posted by TonesGTO View Post
    There's a huge difference between Soul Red and Soul Red Crystal.
    Yeah, I've read up a lot on it. Our 2018 is Soul Red Crystal Metallic. From what they show, the new Crystal Metallic has 20-percent greater color saturation and 50-percent more depth than its predecessor Just Soul Red. It's described as the newer Soul Red Crystal adds another level of vividness and that to achieve this new paint, a new process was necessary.

    Overall my wife really likes the color and it is pretty cool in the sunlight.

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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    I have always been partial to Ford’s Ruby Red, but that Mazda Soul Red Metallic is enchanting.



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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    Quote Originally Posted by UncleDavy View Post
    I have always been partial to Ford’s Ruby Red, but that Mazda Soul Red Metallic is enchanting.



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    I am thinking of adding the XCE to my collection but was worried how it would finish down on Mazda paint. I will be working on my wife's and daughters cars which are a Mazda CX5 and CX30. I was set on the XCE but heard stories that its is not ideal on soft paint and can leave hazing. My process normally is to use Sonax Perfect Finish followed by a sealant. How did you find the XCE on the softer Mazda paint?

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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

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    I am thinking of adding the XCE to my collection but was worried how it would finish down on Mazda paint. I will be working on my wife's and daughters cars which are a Mazda CX5 and CX30. I was set on the XCE but heard stories that its is not ideal on soft paint and can leave hazing. My process normally is to use Sonax Perfect Finish followed by a sealant. How did you find the XCE on the softer Mazda paint?
    Works just fine. I don't agree with the mindset that forced rotations don't finish out nicely. I've been doing this for years and lots of pure black cars including soft paint proves that wrong. The product is key and next up the pad. If you REALLY want a super gloss finish, swap over to a CarPro Gloss pad, load up some CarPro Essence and drop the speed to 4-5 and go slow.

    Overall though, I didn't even do that on my wife's Mazda. Wasn't necessary. You'll really enjoy the polisher for sure.
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    Re: IMO Best Looking Red out there now....

    Well, I agree with the incredible look of that Soul Red Crystal, very impressive in person. But it seems that there is trouble in River City with this paint being so very prone to chipping.

    Petition * MAZDA Soul Red Crystal Chipping Issue - Recall is need! * Change.org

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