Paint Code

NOTE: This article has been updated by TSB Number NTB00-071, Classification: BT00-019, Date: September 6, 2000

2001 NISSAN MODEL REFINISH PAINT CODES

APPLIED VEHICLES: All

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The charts shown identify 2001 Nissan model paint codes, New Cross Link Clear Coat (NCLC) usage, color names and refinish paint codes for major automotive paint manufacturers. For approved NCLC clear coat products and procedures, refer to Nissan Bulletin P195-004, dated March 8, 1995.

Warranty Paint Code Type Description
(Reference the current "Warranty Paint Flat Rate Manual")

1 One-coat solid, W/O clear

2 Two-coat solid or metallic W/conv. clear

3 Two-coat pearl, pearl metallic, iron-oxide pearl or titanium metallic w/conv. clear

4 Three-coat pearl w/conv. clear

6 Two-tone: Based on Type 2 in combination

7 Two-tone: Based on Type 3 in combination

GA Two-coat solid or metallic w/NCLC

B Two-coat pearl, pearl metallic, graphite pearl, iron-oxide pearl or titanium metallic w/NCLC

Paint Types

S Solid (w/o clear)

2S Solid + Clear

M Metallic

2P 2 Coat Pearl

3P 3 Coat Pearl

FM Iron Oxide Metallic

FP Iron Oxide Pearl

GP Graphite Pearl

PM Pearl Metallic

TM Titanium Metallic

Clear Coat Material

Conv. Conventional Clear Coat

NCLC New Cross Link Clear Coat

Note 1:
All paint types have a clear coat, except "S" Solid (w/o clear).

Note 2:
Vehicles painted with NCLC clear coat will have a sticker on the shock tower in the engine compartment identifying the NCLC or "Hard Clear Coat".