COLOR CODENAJ - Medium RedNissan Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color was the vibrant signature of the mid-2010s Juke, a car that refused to blend into traffic. It is a deep, energetic red that highlights the muscular fenders and aggressive styling of that era. Since your car has likely been on the road for nearly a decade, you should expect that the original finish has softened slightly from sun exposure. This means your fresh repair may appear deeper or more saturated than the surrounding panels at first, but a clean application will still make those rock chips disappear from a distance.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which relies on a precise suspension of tiny flakes to create that characteristic glow. These particles are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If they are not mixed properly, the color will look uneven or blotchy when it dries. Before you spray or dab Nissan Medium Red (check for code NAJ), you must shake the container vigorously for at least one full minute. This ensures the flakes are distributed evenly through the liquid so they lay flat on the surface rather than clumping together in dark spots.

Best Practices

Your paint code is located on the information sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually right on the B-pillar. Before you begin the repair, move your car into a garage or a patch of shade to ensure the metal isn't hot to the touch. Always test the color on the included card to verify the flake density and shade before you apply it to the car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a pen, keep the container moving across the repair area to avoid pooling. Allow for plenty of drying time between thin layers, as building the color slowly is the only way to keep the metallic finish looking consistent.