2001 Nissan Touch Up Paint (63 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Nissan Vibe

Welcome to the turn of the millennium, a time when the Xterra was teaching us that "rugged" meant plastic fenders and a first-aid kit in the tailgate, and the Maxima was still the undisputed four-door sports car. In 2001, Nissan was hitting a stride that mixed suburban utility with some seriously bold aesthetics. We've cataloged 13 of the definitive survivors from this era, ranging from the legendary Solar Yellow that made the Xterra an icon, to the deep, moody Majestic Blue Pearl. Whether you're patching up a workhorse Frontier or a weekend-warrior Pathfinder, you're dealing with a palette that was designed to stand out in a sea of early-2000s beige-though we have the Beige Metallic too, for those who like to keep things low-key.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold truth from the booth: your 2001 Nissan is a proud graduate of The Peeling Era. By the time 2001 rolled around, the factory had perfected the Basecoat/Clearcoat system for shine, but they hadn't quite mastered the long-term marriage between the two. If your car has spent twenty years under the sun, you're likely fighting delamination-that's when the clear coat decides to part ways with the color underneath, starting as a small white bubble and ending with the roof looking like a sunburned tourist. If you see "crow's feet" (those tiny, splintered cracks in the clear), it means the UV blockers have clocked out for good.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for this era? Seal those chips immediately. On a 2001 finish, a rock chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an invitation for air and moisture to get under the clear coat and start the lifting process. Once that clear starts to flag at the edges, it'll peel back like a cheap sticker. When you're using our touch-up, don't just "blob" it on. Lightly sand the very edge of the chip with a fine grit to ensure the surrounding clear is still well-adhered, then build your base and clear layers slowly. You're not just fixing a color gap; you're structuralizing the clear coat to keep the rest of the panel from shedding.