Infiniti Silver Ice Metallic (KJ2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the color that launched a brand. When the Q45 first rolled off the line in 1989, it was not just trying to be another luxury sedan; it was redefining the category with a minimalist, high-tech edge. This shade is crisp and clinical, much like the precision-machined parts of the V8 engine it was born to wrap around. Since your Infiniti has likely been on the road for over thirty years, you are working with a finish that has survived the era of car phones and cassette decks. It is a timeless, surgical silver that still looks expensive today, provided you manage the metallic flakes correctly.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the appearance of the repair is entirely dependent on flake orientation. While silver is excellent for hiding road dust and minor surface imperfections, it is one of the more challenging colors to patch because of how the light interacts with those metal particles. If the flakes do not lay down evenly, you will see "mottling," which looks like dark spots or cloudy stripes in the finish. This happens when the silver bits settle at different angles or clump together. You need to ensure the paint is mixed thoroughly so the metallic particles stay suspended evenly in the liquid until they dry.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Infiniti Silver Ice Metallic (check for code KJ2), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds to wake up those heavy metallic flakes. You can typically find your paint code on a metal plate located on the firewall in the engine compartment or tucked away on the driver-side door jamb. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the silver settles. To prevent the repair from looking too dark or blotchy, keep the container moving in steady, light passes. Avoid heavy coats; thick layers of paint allow the metallic particles to sink and gather, which creates a mismatched look. Give each layer plenty of drying time in the shade before adding the next.