Colours – Body shell Paint Codes

The Figaro was produced in four main body colours which we refer to as Classic Colours. Emerald Green, Pale Aqua, Topaz Mist and Lapis Grey. To provide a level of individuality many owners have resprayed the car which we refer to as Custom Colours. Pink is the most popular but the car looks stunning in just about any colour!

INSPIRED BY GEMSTONES
Back in 1990, Nissan produced a 14-page A5 brochure showing early sketches and detailing of the car. In addition to familiar images, the publication also covers interesting items such as airflow and additional strengthening and rigidity of the chassis. Divided into sections including Concept, Exterior, Interior, Mechanism of convertible top & Specification it’s a very rare find. Page 5 details how the colours were chosen. Nissan must have been looking for 4 colours to represent the seasons and rather the publication reveals that these were inspired by gemstones.

• Emerald Green – The crisp green colour of Emeralds
• Pale Aqua – Blue colour of Aquamarine
• Topaz Mist – Calm beige of Topaz
• Lapis Grey –  Deep blue-grey of Lapis Lazuli

Thanks to Japanese Member Yuki Saga for sending us a copy of the brochure >

ALSO, SOMETIMES SEASONS OF THE YEAR
Since the launch, the car colours have also been connected with the seasons of the year.

• Emerald Green – SPRING
• Pale Aqua SUMMER
• Topaz Mist AUTUMN
• Lapis Grey WINTER.

CHECKING YOUR CAR COLOUR
You can find the colour code is stamped into the VIN PLATE  which is attached to the bulkhead. It is important to note that this isn’t the paint code for the car and will be meaningless to many body shops repairing Figaro’s!! An emerald Figaro will be coded 6K8 but this simply means that this is a two-tone car in emerald/white.

The corresponding paint code – meaningful to body shops etc is shown in the table below, so the paint code for emerald is JK2.

MANUFACTURED UNITS

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Many Figaro’s have been custom painted so if you own such a vehicle – keep a note of the paint code.  This will make life a lot easier if the car needs to be repaired in future.

After many years of weathering – the colour of your Figaro may well have changed – Lapis cars, for example, can vary from a slate grey to almost purple colour. A good Body shop will blend new paintwork so that the demarcation between old and new isn’t obvious. Some specialists will tint paint for an exact match – usually, the petrol filler flap is sent off for matching.

For touching up with paint pens, aerosols or base coats, it is best to have the paint computer colour matched to the actual car.

Download our Nissan Figaro Colours A4 Info Sheet Click here

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