2019 Infiniti Background Info
The 2019 Infiniti Vibe
Ah, 2019. The year Infiniti decided that "luxury" wasn't just a leather seat; it was a 27-color menu that read like a boutique cocktail list. Whether you were piloting a sleek Q50 through the city or hauling the whole clan in a QX80, the look was all about depth. We're talking about high-impact showstoppers like Dynamic Sunstone Red Tricoat and Liquid Copper Metallic-colors that made the neighbors jealous but keep us painters up at night. It was a time when the QX60 dominated the suburbs in a shimmering coat of Majestic White, proving that even a grocery getter could look like it belonged on a red carpet.
Paint Health Check
Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: we are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. By 2019, those factory robots had "efficiency" down to a science, which is just a fancy way of saying they used as little paint as possible. While the clear coat on your Q60 has a gorgeous, "soft" gloss, it's about as thick as a soap bubble. You've probably already noticed the "Infiniti Rash"-those tiny white stone chips peppering the hood and bumper like a bad case of road acne. And if you own a Black Obsidian model? You know that just looking at it the wrong way can cause a swirl mark. The clear is high-tech, sure, but it's lean, mean, and very prone to chipping the moment you tail a gravel truck.
Restoration Tip
When you're fixing those inevitable chips, remember: the robot didn't blob it, and neither should you. Because these modern finishes are so thin, a giant "mountain" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. Use a fine-tip applicator to place a tiny dot of color into the crater, let it dry, and repeat until it's level with the surrounding surface. If you're working with one of those fancy Tricoats like Visual Pearl, patience is your only friend. Don't try to win the war in one coat-thin, steady applications are the only way to mimic that factory-flat finish without making it look like your car has the chickenpox.