2013 Infiniti Touch Up Paint (20 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Infiniti Vibe

By 2013, Infiniti wasn't just making cars; they were making "statements." This was the year the G37 was at the peak of its powers, the FX50 looked like a bionic cheetah, and the massive QX56 was basically a land-yacht for the suburbs. Our database shows a refined palette of 20 colors from this year, reflecting a vibe I call "Sophisticated Metallic." We aren't talking about the flat, boring colors of the 90s. We're talking about deep, moody hues like Brownish Purple Pearl (known to some as Malbec Black) and the elusive Kishy Blue Metallic. It was an era of high-end pearls and "Scratch Shield" dreams where the car was supposed to look wet even when it was bone dry.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, the factory floor was a masterpiece of "Robot Efficiency." While those robots are great at consistency, they're also programmed by accountants to use as little product as humanly possible. The result? A finish that looks spectacular in the showroom but has the thickness of a soap bubble. If you're looking at your M37 or JX35 today, you're likely seeing the "sandblasted" look on the front bumper and hood. This was also the era of the "self-healing" clear coat-a clever bit of chemistry that worked great for three years but tends to get brittle or face "delamination" (peeling) on the roof and A-pillars once the sun has had a decade to cook it.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2013 Infiniti, remember: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory paint is so thin, a giant "mountain" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. These high-metallic colors, especially Steel Gray Metallic or White Pearl Tricoat, rely on how the flakes lay down to catch the light. Use a steady hand and apply several whisper-thin coats rather than one thick one. If you're dealing with a chip on a vertical surface, less is more-you want to fill the crater, not create a new one. Once it's level, give it a light polish to blend the edges into that factory clear, and it'll look like the robot never missed a spot.