Nissan Stanza Touch Up Paint (56 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Nissan recorded a staggering 66 colors for the Stanza, a car that was far more adventurous with its wardrobe than history remembers. From the culinary charm of Butter Yellow to the botanical Blue Sage Metallic and the desert-inspired Santa Fe Brown Pearl, they really went for it. Whether you are driving a sensible sedan or a quirky two-tone throwback, the Stanza was designed to be noticed-even if it was just in the grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

The biggest hurdle for a Stanza owner is "sunburn." Like a tourist on their first day in Florida, the clear coat on these older Nissans tends to flake and peel, especially on horizontal surfaces like the roof and trunk. Before you start, you'll need your code: check the metal plate on the firewall (that's the back wall of the engine bay) or look for a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. If your paint looks splotchy or white and flaky, don't worry-you can still make it look respectable with some focus and the right touch-up tools.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Stanza colors are pearls or metallics, those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full 60 seconds-way longer than you think you need-to wake up the "metallic soul" of the paint. When you apply it, remember that patience is your best friend. Use thin, whisper-light layers instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob. It's much easier to add a second layer than it is to deal with a "paint mountain" that takes three days to dry.