COLOR CODEAY2 - Garnet Fire Pearl MetallicInfiniti Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color defined the era of the early G35 and M45, turning those cars into instant icons on the road. It is a high-energy red that shifts as you walk around the vehicle, moving from a deep cherry in the shadows to a bright flame under direct light. Since your car has likely faced the sun for nearly two decades, the original finish might have shifted in tone, but this deep red remains one of the most recognizable colors the brand ever released. It gives the car a muscular presence that a standard solid red just cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains translucent particles that reflect light differently than a standard metallic. These pearl flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them well, the paint will look like a flat, muddy red. Pearl finishes are also prone to mottling, which creates a blotchy or cloudy appearance. This happens when the flakes do not lay flat in a uniform layer. To avoid this, apply thin coats and resist the urge to fix a spot by adding more paint while the surface is still wet.

Best Practices

You will find your identification tag on the driver's side door jamb or on the firewall inside the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Infiniti Garnet Fire Pearl Metallic (check for code AY2), shake the container for at least one full minute. This ensures the pearl particles are suspended throughout the mixture. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks against your car's current paint. During application, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the flakes from clumping in one spot. Allow for ample drying time between each layer to build the depth of the red without causing runs.