Nissan paint code TK3
Sapphire I Metallic, also listed as Sapphire II Metallic, Sapphire Metallic.
- Code
TK3- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 1979–1997 across Nissan
- Models
- 8
- Screen colour
#1A2A37approximate
Nissan models with paint code TK3
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 240SX | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan 300ZX | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan Maxima | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan NX | 1992–1996 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan Nissan Pickup | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan Patrol | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
| Nissan Sentra | 1992–1997 | Sapphire I Metallic |
Where to find code TK3 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 Sapphire I Metallic
Ask for Nissan TK3 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.