Infiniti Pewter Pearl Metallic (KR5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you own a Q45 or a J30 from the late nineties, you are driving a piece of history that helped define Japanese executive luxury. This color is a warm, sophisticated silver that shifts its tone depending on whether you are under a garage light or the midday sun. It is a subtle choice that avoids the harshness of a pure silver, giving your car a softer, more premium presence that matches its smooth body lines. Because these cars often featured rounded, organic shapes, the paint works to highlight the curves rather than hide them.

Technical Details

This finish is a pearl metallic, which means it contains a mix of metallic flakes and pearlescent pigments to create depth. Because it is a pearl, the way the light hits the surface matters more than with a solid paint. If the flakes do not distribute evenly, you might notice dark spots or a striped effect on your repair. Since your car has likely been on the road for over two decades, the original finish has seen its share of sun, so a careful application is necessary to bridge the gap between the new paint and the existing patina. Before you spray or dab Infiniti Pewter Pearl Metallic (check for code KR5), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy metallic particles are suspended in the liquid.

Best Practices

Your paint code is usually located on a metal plate on the firewall in the engine compartment or on the driver-side door jamb. Before you start the repair, you must shake the container vigorously to ensure the pearl and metallic particles are fully mixed. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the metallic flow looks. When applying the paint, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the flakes from pooling in one spot. Give each layer enough drying time before adding the next one to maintain a clean finish and prevent the paint from sagging.