Nissan paint code L42
Red Purple Metallic.
- Code
L42- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2005–2009 across Nissan
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
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Nissan models with paint code L42
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Elgrand | 2005–2009 | Red Purple Metallic |
| Nissan Presage | 2005–2009 | Red Purple Metallic |
| Nissan Serena | 2005–2009 | Red Purple Metallic |
Where to find code L42 on your Nissan
Vehicle information label on the driver's door jamb. Three characters, usually letters and digits: KAD (Gun Metallic), QAB (Pearl White), G41 (Super Black).
Touch-up paint for Red Purple Metallic
Ask for Nissan L42 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.