1995 Infiniti Background Info
The 1995 Infiniti Vibe
Welcome to 1995, where the J30 looked like a polished river stone and the Q45 was still the high-tech king of the executive parking lot. Back then, if you weren't cruising to a Gin Blossoms CD with a car phone mounted in your center console, you weren't doing it right. While the palette of the mid-90s was full of forest greens and champagne beiges, we've focused on the undisputed heavyweight champion of the era: Black Obsidian. It's the definitive look for these cars-deep, formal, and intimidating enough to make people think you're either a high-level corporate exec or a character in a Japanese noir film.
Paint Health Check
We are deep in the Peeling Era here, kid. By 1995, manufacturers had mostly figured out the shine, but they hadn't quite mastered the "staying attached" part. This was the decade of the "Automotive Sunburn." If your G20 or Q45 has spent any significant time in the sun, you've likely seen the enemy: clear coat delamination. It starts as a tiny white bubble or a foggy patch on the roof or trunk, and before you know it, the top layer is flaking off like a bad tan, leaving the dull base coat exposed to the elements. Once that clear lifts, the clock starts ticking on your metal.
Restoration Tip
The secret to keeping a 1995 finish alive is simple: Seal the breach immediately. In this era, a stone chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for air and moisture to get between the base and the clear. Once that bond is compromised, the clear coat starts to lift at the edges, and that's a one-way ticket to a full respray. When you see a chip, don't wait for the weekend. Clean it out and dab on your touch-up paint and clear coat right away. Think of it like a liquid bandage-seal the edge of that clear coat down so it doesn't get a chance to start peeling.