2015 Infiniti Background Info
The 2015 Infiniti Vibe
By 2015, Infiniti was hitting its stride with the "Q" and "QX" renaming spree, trying to convince the world that an executive in a Q50 or Q70 was just a little more sophisticated than the guy in the BMW. It was a year of deep, moody aesthetics. Our database shows a staggering 19 colors for this year-which means if you're looking at a QX80 in Black Obsidian or a QX60 in Twilight Blue Pearl, you aren't just looking at paint; you're looking at a carefully curated statement of luxury. Between the shimmering White Pearl Tricoat and the elusive Olive Green Metallic, Infiniti was definitely leaning into the "more is more" philosophy for their palette.
Paint Health Check
Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2015, the robots in the factory had become masters of efficiency-which is code for "spraying just enough paint to look pretty on the showroom floor, but not a micron more." If you've got a Q60 or a QX70, you've likely noticed that the front bumper looks like it's been through a light sandstorm. This was also the era of the "Scratch Shield" clear coat, which was supposed to self-heal but mostly just proved to be a magnet for rock chips. If you have the White Pearl Tricoat, keep a close eye on the roof and hood; this era was notorious for "delamination," where the clear coat decides it's had enough of the sun and starts peeling away like a bad sunburn.
Restoration Tip
Since this paint is applied thinner than a celebrity's patience, you cannot treat a repair like you're frosting a cake. If you're filling a chip on that Black Pearl or Dark Red Pearl hood, build your layers slowly. If you try to fill a crater with one giant blob of paint, it's going to shrink as it cures, leaving you with a visible divot that'll haunt your dreams. Apply a thin layer, let it dry, and repeat until it's just slightly proud of the surface. Then-and only then-can you level it out. Think like the robot that sprayed it: precision over volume.