2024 Nissan Altima Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Whether you are touching up a minor parking lot scratch, fixing a rock chip on the hood, or planning a larger bodywork project, getting the exact paint match for your 2024 Nissan Altima is essential. Nissan offers a beautiful array of finishes for the Altima, ranging from deep solid blacks to stunning multi-stage pearls. Using the correct factory paint code ensures a seamless repair that protects your vehicle's value and aesthetics.

Here is your comprehensive guide to the 2024 Nissan Altima paint color codes, where to find them, and how to apply touch-up paint like a pro.

Quick reference

Below is the complete list of factory paint colors offered for the 2024 Nissan Altima model year. Always verify your specific code before ordering paint.

Note: If you are uncertain about your specific color, confirm your paint code via your VIN at a local Nissan dealer or reputable paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Locating the paint code on a 2024 Nissan Altima is a straightforward process. Nissan uniformly places this information on the vehicle's manufacturing identification tag.

1. Open the driver's side front door.
2. Inspect the B-pillar (the vertical metal post where the door latches) or the edge of the door jamb itself.
3. Look for a black and white or silver sticker containing the VIN, tire pressure data, and vehicle weights.
4. Near the bottom center or bottom right of this sticker, look for the letters "COLOR" or "PNT."
5. The three-character code directly next to or below it (e.g., KAD or QAB) is your exact factory paint code. Sometimes, a trailing letter is added for the interior trim code, but the first three characters dictate the exterior paint.

Best touch-up paint sources

Getting a high-quality paint match is crucial. Here are the best sources for 2024 Nissan Altima touch-up paint:

• Nissan Dealerships: For the best out-of-the-box match, especially for tri-coats like Pearl White (QAB), OEM paint pens and brush bottles from the dealer are highly recommended.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Known for precision mixing, they offer exact OEM matches in various sizes, from small half-ounce bottles to ready-to-spray aerosol cans and pints for spray guns.
• Dupli-Color: A widely available choice at local auto parts stores (like AutoZone or O'Reilly). Dupli-Color’s "Exact-Match" line often carries highly popular Nissan colors like Super Black (KH3) and Gun Metallic (KAD).
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Tcoat and other premium online mixers offer highly accurate custom-mixed paints specifically formulated to match your exact VIN and paint code.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a professional-looking repair takes a little patience and the right technique. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Clean: Thoroughly clean the scratched or chipped area with grease and wax remover or rubbing alcohol. Ensure there is no loose rust or flaking paint.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a thin layer of automotive primer. Let it dry completely (usually 20-30 minutes) before proceeding.
3. Base Coat: Shake the touch-up paint vigorously. Apply the color in very thin, light coats using a fine-tipped brush or toothpick. Allow 15-20 minutes of drying time between each coat. Build the paint up until it is just below the level of the surrounding clear coat.
4. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is completely dry (wait at least an hour), apply the clear coat. The clear coat protects the color and provides the glossy finish that matches the rest of your Altima.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Pearl White Tricoat (QAB) and Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (NBL) are "tri-coats," meaning they require a base color layer, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a final clear coat.

• Test First: Always practice on a glossy piece of cardboard or scrap metal. Tri-coats depend on the thickness of the mid-coat to achieve the right depth and sparkle.
• Layering: Apply the base coat until it's opaque. Then, apply the pearl mid-coat one very thin layer at a time. Compare the test piece to your car in direct sunlight after each mid-coat layer dries. Stop when the pearl density matches your Altima, then apply the clear coat.
• Blending: Metallic colors like Gun Metallic (KAD) contain tiny metal flakes that must lay perfectly flat. Aerosol cans often lay down metallic flakes more evenly than a brush for areas larger than a pencil eraser.

If the damage is larger than a few small rock chips, DIY touch-ups can quickly become noticeable, especially with metallic and pearl finishes. Find a trusted body shop on Repairius.