Nissan Wingroad Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Nissan gave the Wingroad a modest but respectable palette of 7 colors. While it might feel like they were aiming for "50 Shades of Grayish-Silver," they did sprinkle in some personality with Redline and Blue. Most of you, however, are likely rocking the classics like Chrome Silver Metallic, Beige Metallic, or the sophisticated Brownish Gray Metallic. It's a practical lineup for a practical wagon, designed to look good even when you're hauling a weekend's worth of hardware store runs.
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On a Wingroad, head straight for the driver's side door jamb. Look for a metal ID plate or a sticker; your code is usually a three-digit combo of letters and numbers (like KY0 for silver or AX6 for red) tucked near the bottom left.
Now, for the reality check: Nissan paint from this era is known for being a bit "sun-sensitive." Keep a close eye on the roof and the tops of the door handles. If you see the clear coat starting to look cloudy or flaky, don't panic-it just means the UV rays have been working overtime. Catching these spots early with a touch-up pen can keep that "splotchy" look from spreading across your hood.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since most Wingroad colors are metallics or pearls (looking at you, Gray Pearl Metallic), your biggest challenge is "the settle." Those tiny sparkles like to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or brush bottle a vigorous shake for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up that metallic flake.
When applying, remember: you aren't icing a cake. If you have a deep chip, resist the urge to fill it with one big "blob" of paint. Apply two or three whisper-thin layers, waiting about 15 minutes between each. This requires a little more patience, but it ensures the color lays flat and matches the rest of the panel instead of looking like a colorful wart on your car's nose.