Infiniti QX56 Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Infiniti clearly wanted the QX56 to look as expensive as it felt, recording a massive 19 colors during its run. They really went for it with the high-end finishes, moving from the stealthy Black Obsidian to the surprisingly bold Brownish Purple Pearl and the adventurous Serengeti Sand Metallic. Whether you're driving a "Brownish Gray" beast or a "Galaxy Metallic" cruiser, your car was designed to catch the light-and unfortunately, the occasional stone chip.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you'll need your "DNA sequence"-the paint code. On the QX56, you can usually find this on the driver's side door jamb on the manufacturing sticker (look for a three-digit code like KH3 or QAA). Now, here is the reality check: these big, beautiful SUVs are known for having a bit of a "soft" finish. If you have the White Pearl Tricoat or Ivory Pearl, keep an extra close eye on the roofline above the windshield and the rear tailgate handle. These spots are famous for bubbling or even flaking away in small sheets. If you catch a chip early, you stop that peeling in its tracks.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many QX56 colors involve pearls and metallics (we're looking at you, Deep Water Blue), your best friend is the "60-Second Shake." Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle; if you don't shake it until your arm hurts, the color will look flat. When applying, avoid the urge to "paint" a long stroke. Instead, use the tip of your brush to dab the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you're working on the roof or the high curve of the hood, do two or three thin layers rather than one thick glob to prevent the paint from sagging while it dries.