Infiniti M56 Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Infiniti leaned heavily into the "executive" vibe with the M56, giving us 8 sophisticated shades that mostly live in the boardroom. From the deep Black Obsidian to the shimmering Grayish Blue Pearl and the ever-popular White Pearl Tricoat, they basically gave us "50 Shades of Grey" but with much faster engines. They really went for it with the pearls-most of these colors have a layer of "sparkle" that makes the car look like it's glowing when the sun hits it just right.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "Birth Certificate"-the paint code. On the M56, you'll usually find it on the driver's side door jamb. Look for a sticker with a bunch of barcodes and find the three-character code (like KH3 for Black or QAA for White Pearl) next to the word "COLOR."

Now, here's the reality: Infiniti paint from this era is famously "soft." While it looks gorgeous, it's a bit of a magnet for road debris. Keep a close eye on the front of your hood and the area around your door handles; these are the high-traffic zones where chips love to hide. If you have the White Pearl, you might notice the paint is a bit more prone to "flaking" off in tiny dots on the bumper-nothing you can't handle, it just means your car has been actually driven!

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most M56 colors (especially those pearls) are packed with metallic flakes, your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds before you open it-you want to wake up all those tiny reflectors so they don't stay stuck at the bottom.

When you go to apply the paint, think of it like nail polish: thin layers are your best friend. If you have a deep chip, don't try to fill the whole "crater" in one go. Drip a tiny amount in, let it dry for 15 minutes, and come back for a second pass. It requires a little more patience, but it's the difference between a repair that disappears and one that looks like a glob of toothpaste. You've got this!