Infiniti G35 Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Infiniti definitely didn't play it safe with the G35, recording a total of 18 colors that range from the stealthy Black Obsidian to the "look at me" Garnet Fire Pearl Metallic. They really went for it with the pearls-whether it's Twilight Blue or Emerald Mist, these colors were designed to catch the light and look expensive. If you find yourself holding a bottle of Desert Platinum or Serengeti Sand, just know your car was part of a very specific, very classy mid-2000s vibe.

What to Watch For

The G35 is a legend on the road, but its paint is a bit of a "softie." Owners often find that the hood and front bumper collect rock chips like they're going out of style, and the clear coat on the roof can be sensitive to too much sun. To get your fix started, you'll need your 3-character paint code. You can usually find it on a metal plate located on the firewall (check behind the battery or on the passenger side strut tower) or on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's often labeled "Color" or "Paint."

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many G35 colors are high-sparkle pearls or tri-coats, the "magic" is all in the bottle. Those metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom while the paint sits on your shelf. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds longer than you think you need to-really wake those sparkles up. When you go to apply it to a chip, resist the urge to fill the whole hole in one go. Dab a tiny bit in, let it dry for twenty minutes, and then come back for a second layer. Think of it like building a tiny cake; thin layers always look better than one big, gooey blob.