COLOR CODETH1 - Blue Lapis PearlInfiniti Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a time capsule from the early nineties, a period when the G20 was busy establishing itself as a sharp-handling alternative to the traditional luxury crowd. It is a sophisticated, deep navy that carries an understated executive vibe. Because your G20 has likely spent the last thirty years facing the elements, you will notice the original finish has a dignified character that is hard to find on modern cars. It is not just a flat dark blue; it has a personality that shifts depending on whether you are looking at it in the garage or under direct afternoon sun.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which is significantly more complex than a standard solid color. The paint contains tiny mica flakes that catch and reflect light to create depth. The challenge here is that these particles are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, your repair will look like a flat, dark smudge instead of a rich blue. On an older car, the original clear coat might have thinned out or yellowed slightly, so matching the depth of the pearl is the most important part of the job.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Infiniti Blue Lapis Pearl (check for code TH1), you need to shake the container for at least two full minutes to get those mica flakes moving. You can usually find your paint code stamped on a metal plate located on the passenger side of the firewall in the engine compartment, or occasionally on the driver's side door jamb. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the pearl layers build up. When applying, keep the container moving in steady, even passes. If you hold it in one spot for too long, the pearl particles will clump together and create dark, blotchy spots that ruin the finish. Apply thin layers and let the color build gradually to get the best match.