Infiniti Q30 Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Infiniti gave the Q30 a palette of 11 distinct colors that say, "I have a reservation at a place you haven't heard of." They really went for it with Liquid Copper Metallic-a color that looks like a high-end penny-and the deep, moody Ink Blue Metallic. If you're driving one in White Pearl Tricoat or Black Obsidian, you're rocking the classics, but even the "standard" Silver Metallic has enough flake in it to keep things interesting. It's a sophisticated list for a car that refuses to just blend into the grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

Here is the honest truth: Infiniti paint is known for being a bit "soft," which is a polite way of saying it's sensitive. You might notice your hood and front bumper collecting stone chips like they're trading cards. Because the clear coat isn't as hard as a diamond, you'll also want to keep an eye out for fine scratches around the door handles. To find your specific match, open the driver's door and look at the jamb or the center pillar for a manufacturer sticker. You're looking for a three-character code (like KAD or QAA) usually found right next to the word "COLOR."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most Q30 colors-especially that Magnetic Red or White Pearl-rely on heavy metallic or pearl flakes, your biggest job is "The Great Shake." Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (set a timer, your arm should be tired) to wake up those settled sparkles. When you go to apply it, don't try to paint a masterpiece in one go. Instead of "brushing" a stroke, use the tip of the applicator to "dab" a tiny amount of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It requires patience, but two thin coats will always look better than one giant, gloopy mountain of paint.