Infiniti QX50 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Infiniti clearly didn't want you to be bored, giving the QX50 a massive wardrobe of 20 different colors. They've got everything from the deep, classic Black Obsidian and Mineral Black Pearl to the more adventurous Mocha Almond and the vibrant Dynamic Sunstone Red Tricoat. Whether you're driving a "50 shades of grey" variant like Slate Gray Metallic or one of the many shimmering pearls, they definitely went for a "luxury gallery" vibe with this lineup.
What to Watch For
The reality of Infiniti's finish is that it tends to be on the "softer" side. While this makes for a deep, mirror-like shine when it's new, it also means your QX50 is a bit of a magnet for front-end rock chips and tiny surface scratches. You'll likely find most of your work waiting for you on the hood and the front bumper. To get started, you'll need your 3-digit paint code (look for a mix of letters and numbers like "QAA" or "KH3"). You can find this on the manufacturer's sticker located on the driver's side door jamb-usually right where the door latches.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many of these QX50 colors are "Tricoats" or "Pearls" (like Visual Pearl Tricoat or Grand Blue Pearl), those beautiful sparkles have a habit of settling at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those metallic flakes. When filling a chip, resist the urge to fill the whole hole at once. Drip one tiny, thin layer into the center of the chip, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. This "layer cake" approach ensures the color looks deep and uniform rather than like a dark blob on your hood. Patience is your best tool here!