2021 Infiniti Touch Up Paint (17 OEM Colors)

The 2021 Infiniti Vibe

2021 was the year of the "Quiet Luxury" flex. While the rest of the world was catching its breath, Infiniti was busy rolling out the massive QX80 to dominate the carpool lane and the sleek Q60 to remind everyone that coupes weren't dead yet. In our database, we're tracking 17 distinct shades from this vintage-a pretty generous spread for a modern manufacturer. It was a year defined by depth; you had your "safe" staples like Pure White and Silver Metallic, but then you had the real show-stoppers like Mocha Almond and that deep, wine-soaked Coulis Red Pearl. The 2021 palette proved that even in an era of gray-scale dominance, Infiniti still knew how to lay down a pearl that caught the sun just right.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2021, factory robots had reached a level of "efficiency" that would make a salty old-timer weep. They apply just enough clear coat to pass a showroom inspection, but not enough to survive a spirited drive behind a gravel truck. If you're looking at a Q50 or QX50 from this year, check the front bumper and the "shoulders" of the hood-you're likely seeing the results of that robot precision in the form of tiny, peppering rock chips. The clear coat is hard and glossy, but it's brittle. Because these coats are so thin, once a chip starts, there isn't much "meat" left on the bone to buff out scratches without risking a breakthrough.

Restoration Tip

When you're dealing with 2021 tech-especially those tricky tricoats like Dynamic Sunstone Red or White Pearl Tricoat-patience is your only friend. These aren't the thick, forgiving lacquers of the 70s. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. If you try to fill a chip in one heavy pass, the solvent will outgas and leave you with a shrunken, ugly crater. Instead, apply a thin base, let it tack up, add your pearl mid-coat if the color calls for it, and finish with a whisper of clear. It takes longer, but it's the only way to match that factory-thin profile without looking like you used a nail polish brush in a dark garage.