Nissan Note Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Nissan didn't exactly give us an encyclopedia of choices for the Note, with only 4 total colors recorded, but they certainly made them count. We've got everything from the "I'm here to party" Sunlit Copper Metallic and Gold to the "I'm here to file my taxes early" Techno Grey Metallic and classic Black. It's a small palette, but it covers the spectrum from sensible commuter to sunset-on-wheels.
What to Watch For
The Nissan Note is a reliable little runabout, but its paint can be a bit sensitive to the elements. Keep a close eye on the roof and the tops of the door mirrors-Nissan clear coats from this era are known to get a little "sunburnt" and start peeling if they spend too much time outside without a hat (or a good coat of wax). You'll also want to check the front hood for stone chips; the factory finish is a bit on the thin side, so those little highway pebbles can leave a mark.
Pro Tip: To find your specific color code, don't go digging under the hood. Pop open the passenger or driver-side door and look at the B-pillar (the sturdy vertical bar the door latches onto). You'll find a sticker with a three-digit code-something like "KAD" or "Z11"-that tells you exactly which flavor of Note you're driving.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're working with those fancy metallics like the Sunlit Copper or Techno Grey, remember that the "sparkles" are heavier than the paint. If you don't shake that touch-up bottle like you're mixing a high-end martini for at least two full minutes, all the metallic flakes will stay at the bottom, and your repair will look like a flat brown smudge.
When applying, less is always more. Use the very tip of the brush or a toothpick to drop the paint into the chip rather than painting over it. These colors require patience to get the depth right, so do one thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another if needed. You're aiming for a "level fill," not a "paint mountain."
