Nissan Pathfinder Touch Up Paint (141 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Nissan really went for it with the Pathfinder, recording a massive 130 colors over the years. We've seen everything from the vibrant Aztec Red and the adventurous Purplish Blue Metallic to the surprisingly tasty-sounding Choco Glass Metallic. Whether you're driving a rugged Midnight Jade or a classic Silver Metallic, Nissan's palette usually leans toward "earthy explorer," but they weren't afraid to experiment with complex pearls and those iconic 90s two-tone combos like Cove Green over Pebble Beige.

What to Watch For

First, find your "map." Open the driver's door and look at the VIN sticker on the door jamb-your paint code is a three-digit combo (like KH3 or KAD) usually sitting right next to the word "COLOR" or "COL." If it's an older model and the sticker is missing, take a peek at the passenger-side firewall under the hood.

Now, for the reality check: Pathfinders have a reputation for being a bit "thin-skinned" in specific spots. Keep a close eye on the roof rain gutters, the A-pillars (the metal frames around your windshield), and the leading edge of the hood. These areas are notorious for tiny chips that can turn into "the Great Nissan Peel" if left untreated. If you see a small bubble or a flake starting to lift near the roof rack, it's time to grab that touch-up bottle before the weather does the work for you.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Pathfinder colors are high-sparkle metallics or "Tri-coats" (like White Pearl), my best advice is to shake that bottle like it owes you money. You want to wake up all those heavy metallic flakes that have settled at the bottom; otherwise, your "Silver" will just look like "Grey."

When you're actually applying the paint with a pen or brush, think of it like nail polish: thin, dainty layers are your best friend. If you try to fill a deep chip with one big glob, it'll dry into a lumpy mountain that catches the light. Drop a tiny bit of paint into the center of the chip, let it flow to the edges on its own, and walk away. You can always add another layer in 20 minutes, but it's much harder to take a "blob" back!