Nissan White Tricoat (QBE) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the flagship finish for Nissan's new era of high-end SUVs and electric vehicles. Whether you see it on the sharp lines of an Ariya or the massive panels of an Armada, this color is a departure from the flat, rental-car whites of the past. If you own a Rogue or Murano in this shade, you have a finish that relies on depth rather than just brightness. It has a clinical, high-tech feel that looks expensive under sunlight but requires a specific touch to maintain that crisp appearance.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a pearl finish, which is why this is a tricoat system. It uses a solid base followed by a translucent mid-layer filled with light-reflecting particles. The danger here is the layering. Because the pearl layer is semi-transparent, every pass you make changes the final shade. If you apply the mid-coat too thick, the repair will look yellow or creamy compared to the rest of the car. If you go too light, the finish will lack that signature glow and look like a cold, flat white.

Best Practices

Before you apply Nissan White Tricoat (check for code QBE) on the driver-side door jamb sticker, you must shake your container for at least sixty seconds. Those pearl particles are heavy and settle at the bottom, so mixing is the only way to ensure the color matches the factory panels. Test the color on the included card to see how many layers of the mid-coat you need to reach the right depth. When you begin, keep the container moving to prevent the pearl from pooling in one spot. Work in a cool Garage or the Shade, and respect the drying time between layers to keep the repair looking professional.