Red 626 GT? (GD)

**mikebontoft** · 5-7-12, 22:04

Anyone ever seen one? I haven't. Doesn't have to be factory which they must not have come in that color.

Just find it odd, because I think they look great in that color.

If you haven't guessed.... It's time to do away with this crap. I'm tired of looking at it. I think it got a maaco job after someone hit the previous owner and turned it into a salvage title. There's over spray on some of the black trim. Personally not sure which of the above I want to do though.

FYI, the color on this is supposed to be this exact one:

**jesiotrot** · 5-8-12, 2:29

Ive seen pics of red ones from Europe, we didnt get them in Australia though.

**STW** · 5-8-12, 11:15

Yea we got quite a lot of red 626's here. The paint codes are:

RH, Sunrise red
6L, Graceful red (mica)

The GC's were also available in burgundy, hell if I know the code though.

**monoxidechild** · 5-8-12, 11:26

ive seen maroon GD's. its actually a pretty popular color as ive seen quite a few of them in the yards over the years.

**mikebontoft** · 5-8-12, 11:39

I know I've seen plenty of red MX6s here... odd they (likely) never offered these here.

Sunrise red huh? same color I want to use. Unintentional OE paint job anyone? lol.

edit: so this is the RH paint code. that is incredibly nice. single stage too I Imagine.

damn I just need a job then some paint.

**gbilski** · 5-10-12, 15:21

Just painted mine, used a pre-made colour called brilliant red.

**mikebontoft** · 5-12-12, 2:30

hmm I know I posted with my phone... oh well.

Thanks for posting that, it looks excellent. Definity makes me want to go with that color. looks very similar to sunrise red as well. Can't wait to see the finished product

**ugly mx6 guy** · 5-12-12, 10:02

I think it boiled down to the MX6 being a sporty car and the 626 being a more conservative family car I would guess that's why the 626 got some of colors it did.The graceful red mica color is the maroon color right. I know the first MX6 GT I had was that color...beautiful color when new BTW.

**mikebontoft** · 5-24-12, 21:47

decided to go with a more candy apple color red... or darker in other words. should be nice. will probably get paint this weekend.

sfmx6 · 5-25-12, 4:53

have you looked into vinyl wrap for cars? 1000's of different colors and patterns and can get a roll large enough to do a whole car for around $200

**mikebontoft** · 5-25-12, 5:02

I have... there is a sign shop next door actually.

would take longer this way but for around $50 worth of material its worth it. not to mention the ease of touch up.

Exact color/ paint ive decided to use.

**Leev** · 6-2-12, 23:29

Thought I'd share this since it's relevant a little bit.

I just happen to have purchased this recently:

(I haven't taken pictures of it yet that much, so here's the CL ad)

89 mazda 626 turbo

It's fading and peeling in a couple spots, but its a lovely maroon color.

Red and black WOULD be a great color option.

**mikebontoft** · 6-3-12, 0:34

close enough man... have fun with it.

just noticed your trim is chrome... mine is black. wonder if that's the difference from 88-89 vs 90-92? I think the chrome trim would actually look really nice with the red.

btw you might as well try what I'm doing paint wise. very cheap. thats about spot on to what I paid for mine too

**Leev** · 6-3-12, 0:44

Black trim? Oh man I'm very jealous.

Yeah the paint will be taken care of in a while, needs a head gasket first.

I ended up talkin him down to $550, I tried my best to go $500 but his wife was yelling from the window haha.

mx6 F2T · 6-25-12, 16:42

this is mine
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3913241/1987-mazda-626