Infiniti Q50 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Infiniti didn't hold back with the Q50, giving us a deep roster of 22 recorded colors. Whether you're rocking the classic Black Obsidian, the caffeinated Mocha Almond, or the high-octane Dynamic Sunstone Red Tricoat, they definitely leaned into a "luxury meets sport" palette. With so many variations of pearls and metallics, your car is basically a rolling jewelry box-which makes it all the more heartbreaking when a rogue pebble decides to join the party.
What to Watch For
First things first: pop the driver's side door and look at the jamb for a white or silver sticker. You're looking for a three-character code (like QAA or KH3) under the "COLOR" heading. If it's not there, check the firewall under the hood. As for the paint itself, Infiniti is known for a "soft" clear coat. This means it's great at looking deep and glossy, but it's a magnet for fine scratches and chips, especially around the front bumper and the edges of the trunk. You might also notice the paint feels a bit "grippy" if your model has the self-healing clear coat-don't worry, that's just the tech trying to work its magic.
Driveway Repair Tip
Because so many Q50 colors are pearls or "Tricoats" (like White Pearl), the magic is all in the flakes. Before you touch the car, shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-even if your arm gets tired. This wakes up the metallic particles so they don't all sit at the bottom. When applying, think of it like nail polish: use thin, light dabs rather than one big glob. If you have a deep chip, do two or three thin layers with 20 minutes of drying time in between. This keeps the repair level with the rest of the car and ensures those sparkles actually catch the light.