Infiniti Dark Gray Purple Pearl (LP6) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a mid-nineties time capsule. Found almost exclusively on the 1996 I30, this finish was Infiniti's attempt to bridge the gap between conservative luxury and the experimental "shifting" colors of the era. In the shade of your garage, it looks like a deep, charcoal gray with a heavy, professional weight. However, as soon as you pull it into the sunlight, the purple mica wakes up, giving the car a bruised, plum-like undertone. Since your I30 has likely been on the road for nearly thirty years, you should expect your original paint to have lightened slightly from UV exposure; your new touch-up might appear more saturated at first, but it will settle as it cures.

Technical Details

This is a complex pearl finish, meaning it relies on tiny mica flakes rather than larger metallic glitter to create its color shift. Pearl paints are notorious for "settling" in the container, where the heavy purple pigments sink to the bottom while the gray resins stay at the top. If you don't mix this thoroughly, you will end up with a flat gray patch that lacks the signature purple glow. Because this is a deep, dark shade, any unevenness in how you apply the layers will be visible. You want to focus on achieving a consistent depth so the purple reflects evenly across the repair area.

Best Practices

To confirm you have the right match, look for the identification plate located on the firewall-usually near the center or passenger side of the engine compartment-or check the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Infiniti Dark Gray Purple Pearl (check for code LP6), you need to shake the container vigorously for at least two full minutes to suspend those mica flakes. Test the color on the included card first to see how the purple shift reacts to light. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the pearls lay down flat. If you are using a pen or brush for a chip, apply thin layers and allow for plenty of drying time between them. Heavy blobs will trap the mica in a "clump," which makes the spot look darker than the rest of the panel.