1991 Infiniti Touch Up Paint (25 OEM Colors)

The 1991 Infiniti Vibe

Back in 1991, Infiniti was the new kid on the block with a serious chip on its shoulder. While the Germans were busy being clinical, Infiniti was trying to sell us a Zen garden with an engine attached. Whether you were rocking the grille-less Q45, the sleeper M30, or the punchy G20, the goal was the same: out-luxury the luxury giants. Our records show we've focused on the undisputed king of the 1991 palette-Black Obsidian. It wasn't just a color; it was a deep, ink-pool commitment to looking better than everyone else in the office parking lot.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: we are deep in the Peeling Era. By '91, the factory was using high-solids solvent-based clear coats. It looked a mile deep when it rolled off the boat from Japan, but those early UV inhibitors weren't built for thirty years of sun. If your J30 or Q45 has been sitting outside, you're likely staring down the barrel of "Delamination"-that's painter-speak for your clear coat peeling off like a bad sunburn. Once the clear lifts, the basecoat underneath is defenseless. It'll go chalky and grey faster than you can say "active suspension."

Restoration Tip

If you still have original paint on that 1991 survivor, your mission is simple: Seal those chips immediately. In this era of paint tech, a tiny rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture. Once water gets under the edge of that clear coat, it breaks the bond, and the "bubble of doom" starts to spread. Don't wait for the weekend. Dab some touch-up on that chip to seal the edges of the clear coat and keep the rest of the panel from lifting. A stitch in time saves you a $4,000 respray.