1990 Infiniti Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The 1990 Infiniti Vibe

Welcome to 1990-the year the Japanese luxury invasion officially landed on our shores, and it didn't come quietly. While the Q45 was famously ditching its front grille for a minimalist "Zen" look, the M30 and the G20 were proving that "Import" didn't have to mean "Economy." In our database, we've focused on the ultimate survivor of that year: Black Obsidian. It wasn't just a color; it was a statement. This was the era where a blacked-out Infiniti looked like a high-speed executive suite on wheels. If you're driving one of these today, you're either a collector with a refined palate or you've inherited a car that refuses to die.

Paint Health Check

Since we're firmly in the Peeling Era (1985-2005), we need to talk about the elephant in the garage: delamination. Back in '90, manufacturers were still perfecting the chemistry of high-solids clear coats. The result? Great shine for the first ten years, but by now, that clear coat on the roof or trunk is likely lifting like a bad sunburn. You'll see it starting as a hazy white bubble before it flakes off in sheets. Black Obsidian is particularly brutal-it absorbs every BTU of heat the sun can throw at it, cooking the bond between the color and the clear until they decide to part ways.

Restoration Tip

If you still have original clear coat, you are a guardian of history-don't let it slip. My advice? Seal every single rock chip the second you see it. Once a chip breaches the clear coat, moisture and air get under the edges and start the "lifting" process. Use a high-quality solvent-based touch-up to seal those edges down. If the clear has already started to flake, don't just wax over it; you're just polishing a disaster. Feather the edges of the peeling clear with fine sandpaper before applying a fresh seal to stop the spread. Treat it like a bulkhead on a ship-once the seal is broken, the rust (and the peeling) never sleeps.