Nissan Brownish Purple Pearl (L50) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a bit of a mood ring on wheels. Whether you are driving a Cube or a March, this finish defines the funky, experimental era of Nissan design. In the shade, it plays it safe with a deep, earthy brown that masks road grime better than almost any other dark shade. Once you pull into the sun, the purple pearl wakes up and gives the car a sophisticated, plum-like depth. It is an ambitious color for a compact car, and it has aged well because it does not shout for attention until the light hits it just right. Since your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, you will notice that this shade holds its richness well, even if the clear coat has seen better days.

Technical Details

Because this is a pearl finish, you are dealing with layers of complexity. The tiny mica flakes that give it that purple glow like to sink to the bottom of the container or clump together if you are not careful. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, the color will look darker and muddier than the rest of the panel. This creates a patchy or mottled look where the purple seems to pool in some areas and disappear in others. You want to focus on light, even coverage so those flakes can lay flat. It is a rewarding color to fix, but it demands patience to ensure the transition from the old paint to the new patch is not jarring.

Best Practices

You can find your color ID tag on the firewall at the back of the engine bay or tucked inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Nissan Brownish Purple Pearl (check for code L50), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those heavy pigments need to be fully suspended to get the right flip from brown to purple. Test the color on the included card first to see how the purple reacts to the light in your workspace. When you move to the car, keep the container moving and maintain a consistent spray distance to prevent the metallic particles from bunching up. Always work in the garage or the shade to keep the surface cool, which gives the paint a better drying time and a smoother finish.