2016 Infiniti Touch Up Paint (20 OEM Colors)

The 2016 Infiniti Vibe

By 2016, Infiniti was doubling down on its "Q" and "QX" rebranding, pushing everything from the agile Q50 to the absolute unit that is the QX80. It was an era of sophisticated curves and a palette that finally broke away from the "five shades of silver" boredom. With 20 unique colors in our database, 2016 gave us some real character-I'm talking about Mocha Almond and Dakar Bronze for the suburban trekkers, and the deep, brooding Imperial Black for the executive types. It was the year of the "Premium Pearl," where White Pearl Tricoat wasn't just paint; it was a statement.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, you could practically sand a car with a brick and still have clear coat left; by 2016, the factory robots became surgical. They started spraying for "efficiency," which is code for "as thin as possible while still looking shiny on the showroom floor." If you're driving a 2016, you've likely noticed the front bumper of your QX60 looks like it's been through a gravel storm. Infiniti also experimented with "Scratch Shield" tech-a soft, elastic clear coat designed to "heal" minor swirls. The reality? It's prone to deep rock chips because the paint is too soft to deflect impact, and it's a nightmare for detailers because it's "sticky" under a buffer.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing chips on these 2016 models, remember: build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so thin, a giant "mountain" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Since you're dealing with high-quality pearls and metallics like Blue Pearl or Dark Red Pearl, the flake orientation matters. Apply a thin base layer, let it tack up, and add another until you're level with the surface. If you're working on Black Obsidian, be extra gentle-it's notoriously soft, so use a high-quality microfiber and zero pressure when cleaning the repair area to avoid adding new swirls to the "self-healing" clear.