Infiniti Grey Charcoal Pearl Metallic (KH2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color represents the dawn of the Japanese luxury movement. When the Q45 and G20 first arrived on the scene, this shade was the benchmark for understated executive style. Since your car has likely spent over thirty years weathering the elements, the deep, charcoal tones have probably matured into a more muted character. It is a sophisticated, moody grey that gives these vintage models a heavy, metallic presence that modern, mass-market silvers cannot replicate.

Technical Details

Because this is a pearl metallic finish, it carries significant visual depth but requires a careful hand during the repair. The metallic flakes are prone to bunching up, which creates dark, uneven patches known as mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those tiny pearls will sink and make the repair look like a dark smudge rather than a crisp finish. You need to build the color in thin, patient layers to ensure the flakes stay suspended and catch the light the same way the factory finish does.

Best Practices

Locate your identification plate on the firewall or the driver's side door jamb to confirm your match. Before you spray or dab Infiniti Grey Charcoal Pearl Metallic (check for code KH2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable because the heavy metallic particles settle at the bottom of the container. Working in a cool garage or shade will help the paint lay flat and even. Test the color on the included card to verify the shade before touching your car. While applying, keep the container moving to avoid saturating the surface, and allow plenty of drying time between your light coats to prevent the paint from sagging.