Infiniti Sage Pearl Metallic (J20) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defined the early identity of the QX56, moving away from basic neutrals toward a more sophisticated, earthy luxury. It is a complex hue that shifts between a muted green and a warm gray depending on the light hitting your panels. Because your Infiniti has likely been on the road since the mid-2000s, this finish is excellent at masking light road dust and minor surface grime. However, after nearly twenty years of exposure, the original finish can sometimes take on a slightly more golden cast, so matching the current state of your paint requires a careful eye.

Technical Details

This is a pearl metallic finish, which means it contains a mixture of traditional metallic flakes and translucent mica. The mica is what creates that signature depth, but it makes the application more sensitive than a standard solid color. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, those metallic particles will sink and bunch up, creating dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. To avoid this, you must rely on building the color with thin, light layers rather than trying to achieve full coverage in a single pass.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Infiniti Sage Pearl Metallic (check for code J20), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully suspend the heavy metallic flakes. You can find your paint code on the identification plate located inside the driver's side door jamb or on the firewall in the engine compartment. Test the color on the included card first to see how the pearl builds with each layer. Work in a cool garage or the shade to ensure the paint dries at a steady rate. Whether you use a nozzle or a pen, keep the container moving to maintain an even distribution of the mica, and give the finish plenty of drying time between coats to keep the clarity of the pearl sharp.