Nissan KICKS Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Nissan really decided to go for it with the Kicks, offering a massive palette of 39 recorded colors that range from the sophisticated to the "I definitely won't lose this in a parking lot." You've got everything from the rugged Forged Copper and the electric Yuzu Yellow Tricoat to the sleek, modern Boulder Gray Metallic. Whether your car is dressed in a single shade or one of those trendy two-tone combos like the Blue Pearl with a Black roof, the Kicks was clearly designed for people who think "beige" is a four-letter word.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, head over to the driver's side door jamb to find your paint code-it's usually a three-digit combo like KH3 or RAY. If you're driving a two-tone model, be extra careful; you have two different codes to manage, so make sure you aren't dabbing roof paint onto your hood!

Now, for the reality check: the Kicks is known for having somewhat "adventurous" paint that can be a bit thin. It's common to see a few "freckles"-tiny rock chips-popping up on the leading edge of the hood or around the windshield. Some owners of the white models have also noted that the paint can be a little sensitive around the edges. Don't panic; it's not a disaster, it's just a weekend project waiting to happen.

Driveway Repair Tip

Many of these Kicks colors, especially the "Tricoat" and "Pearl" varieties, carry a lot of metallic personality. These sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle, so shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full 60 seconds-and I mean a real-deal, vigorous workout-to wake them up. When you're filling in a chip, remember that "less is more." Use the tip of the applicator to apply thin, light layers. If you're working with a Tricoat like Glacier Pearl, it requires a little extra patience to get the depth right, but staying steady will keep that repair looking smooth instead of like a lumpy SOS signal on your bumper.