COLOR CODEKBY - Boulder Gray MetallicNissan Touch-Up Paint

The Look

You likely chose this shade for your Frontier or Rogue because it gives the vehicle a rugged, tactical appearance. It captures that popular wet-cement aesthetic that has dominated modern car design, but with a more premium feel than a standard flat gray. It looks like heavy machinery in the shade, but it reveals a surprising depth once you get it out into the light. Since your car has been on the road for a few years, you have probably noticed how well this color masks road grime and salt compared to darker tones.

Technical Details

Despite the flat look it projects from a distance, this is a metallic finish. This is a massive advantage for your repair because the tiny flakes help to break up the light and hide the transition between the old paint and your new touch-up. However, the metallic nature also introduces a risk. If the flakes aren't distributed evenly, the repair will look darker or "dirty" compared to the rest of the panel. This isn't a flaw in the paint; it is just the physics of how the light hits those tiny particles.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Nissan Boulder Gray Metallic (check for code KBY), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to properly suspend the metallic flakes. You will find your paint code on the silver or white sticker located on the driver's side door jamb B-pillar. Always work in the shade to prevent the surface from getting too hot, and test the color on the included card before touching the vehicle. To get the best results, keep the container moving during application to ensure the flakes lay down flat, and give it plenty of drying time between layers to avoid building up too much thickness in one spot.