Nissan 240SX Touch Up Paint (44 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Nissan didn't hold back with the 240SX, giving us a massive library of 53 recorded colors. They really went for it in the early 90s, offering everything from the iconic Aztec Red and Midnight Blue Pearl to those "so-90s-it-hurts" two-tone combos like Creamy Yellow over Dark Gray Metallic. Whether your car is a White Pearl Tri-coat beauty or a Purple Gray Pearl sleeper, Nissan ensured there was a shade for every flavor of drift-missile or show-stopper.

What to Watch For

Before you start, pop the hood and look at the passenger-side firewall. You'll find a small metal identification plate where your 3-digit paint code is hiding (common codes include AG2 for Aztec Red or KH3 for Super Black). Now, for the reality check: Nissan's factory paint from this era is famously thin. If you own an Aztec Red model, you've likely noticed it has a personality of its own-specifically, it loves to fade into a "Salmon Pink" if left in the sun. You'll also want to keep a close eye on the horizontal surfaces like the roof and the trunk lid; the clear coat on these cars is known to get a little flaky and start peeling when it feels neglected.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with a touch-up bottle or a small brush, remember that patience is your best friend. Since many of these colors-like Cherry Red Pearl or Platinum Metallic-contain heavy flakes or pearl pigments, you need to shake that bottle for at least two full minutes. If you think you're done shaking, shake it for another 30 seconds to wake up those sparkles. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop one big "blob" of paint, it'll dry unevenly and look like a mosquito bite. Instead, dab on a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second pass. It's all about building the color up slowly until it sits flush with the rest of the car.