1990 Nissan Touch Up Paint (50 OEM Colors)

The 1990 Nissan Vibe

In 1990, Nissan was firing on all cylinders. This was the peak "Bubble Era," where the 300ZX (Z32) was winning every magazine shootout and the 240SX was beginning its journey from a sporty commuter to a drifting legend. Whether you were hauling the family in a Maxima or hitting the trails in a Pathfinder, the look was unmistakable: clean lines and high-contrast colors. We've focused our database on the survivors that defined the decade-the heavy hitters like Aztec Red, Black, and Super White. Back then, you didn't need forty shades of silver to make a statement; you just needed a car that looked fast standing still.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of "The Peeling Era." By 1990, the industry had shifted heavily toward basecoat/clearcoat systems, but the chemistry hadn't quite perfected the "stick." If your Nissan has spent its life outdoors, you're likely dealing with Delamination. This is the Salty Painter's term for when the clear coat decides to part ways with the color underneath, leaving you with white, flaky patches that look like a bad sunburn. Aztec Red is particularly notorious-without a solid seal, it'll oxidize into a chalky pink faster than you can flip your 240SX's pop-up headlights.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1990 Nissan paint: Seal every chip immediately. On these early clearcoat jobs, a rock chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point. Once moisture and air get under the edge of that clear, the "lift" will start to spread across the panel like a virus. Use a touch-up pen or brush to fill the void and, more importantly, bridge the gap between the color and the surviving clear coat. This creates a mechanical bond that stops the delamination in its tracks before the whole hood starts to flake.