Nissan Van Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Nissan didn't just make a van; they made a statement. With a total of 7 colors recorded for this classic, they really leaned into that 80s and 90s aesthetic. We're talking about everything from the crisp Mint White to the moody Dark Gray Metallic and the "hey-look-at-me" Medium Blue Metallic. They even dabbled in the two-tone lifestyle, pairing shades like Dark Red Metallic with a Platinum accent. It's a color palette that says, "I'm here to move a couch, but I'm going to look sophisticated doing it."
What to Watch For
Now, let's talk shop. These vans have a lot of "forehead"-that big, flat front area-which makes them absolute magnets for road pebbles and rock chips. If you've got a white model, keep a close eye on the edges; Nissan's white paint from this era is known for being a little shy and occasionally likes to peel away from the primer. You'll usually find your 3-digit paint code on a metal plate or sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. If it's not hiding there, pop the hood and check the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). It's often tucked away near the passenger side.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since most of these colors are metallics-like that Platinum or Dark Red-you need to wake up the sparkles. Before you even touch the car, shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes. I mean a real, arm-cramping workout shake. This ensures the metallic flakes are swimming evenly in the paint instead of huddling at the bottom of the bottle. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." If you put on one big, thick blob, the metallic bits will sink and make the spot look darker than the rest of the van. Two thin coats will give you that factory-fresh shimmer without the headache.
