1999 Nissan Touch Up Paint (56 OEM Colors)

The 1999 Nissan Vibe

1999 was a hell of a year. Everyone was panic-buying canned beans for Y2K, and the streets were a sea of Maxima "4-door sports cars" and Pathfinder rigs that felt like they could climb a mountain. This was the peak of the Japanese sedan era-where an Altima was built like a tank but finished in the suburban camoflage of Beige Metallic or the fleet-standard Cloud White. We've kept our database lean with the 7 heavy hitters from this year, because let's be honest: if it wasn't Aztec Red or one of those signature Dark Grays, you were probably just trying to blend in with the driveway.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1999, the industry had gone all-in on the two-stage system, but Nissan's clear coat from this period had some serious commitment issues. It didn't just fade; it staged a full-blown divorce. We call it "Delamination." You've seen it on the roofs of Sentras and Trucks across the country-that ugly white crust that starts as a tiny bubble and eventually peels off in sheets like a bad sunburn. Once the UV rays cook the bond between your base and clear, the party is over. If your horizontal surfaces are still intact, you're either lucky or you've got a garage with no windows.

Restoration Tip

In this era, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic annoyance-it's an invitation for the clear coat to start lifting. Seal chips immediately. If you leave a chip open to the elements, moisture and air will wedge themselves under the clear layer and start the "zipper effect," where the clear begins to flake away from the color. When you're touching up that Aztec Red or Black, don't just blob it on. Build the color up level with the surrounding surface, then make sure it's sealed tight. You're not just fixing a spot; you're holding back a tidal wave of peeling paint.