- The 2027 Infiniti QX65 introduces a new color called Sunfire Red.
- Infiniti uses real gold-plated glass flecks in its paint, and each car requires two gallons of paint.
- Sunfire Red resembles the Regal Red offered on the 2015 Nissan GT-R.
Infiniti recently unveiled its newest coupe-like two-row crossover, the 2027 QX65. This beautiful machine debuts with a unique paint color dubbed Sunfire Red. Take a closer look at the color, because if you think it’s a bit dazzling, that’s because of the actual gold used in the paint.
Sunfire Red features gold plated glass flecks. Gold bonds to microscopic glass flakes, allowing them to spread evenly throughout the paint.
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Applying Sunfire Red requires a three-stage painting process. There is a red base coat. The middle layer is a transparent layer consisting of gold plated spots, then there is a clear layer to protect everything.
Infiniti says each QX65 requires two gallons of paint. And the actual production process requires extra layers of security and inventory monitoring. Paint suppliers use armored trucks to transport the gold used in the paint.
Sunfire Red certainly looks good on the car, but if you’re a fan of the Nissan brand, it might look familiar. The reason is, the 2015 Nissan GT-R debuted in Regal Red. Nissan also uses gold in its paint for this color.
Photo by: Nissan
Motor Pickup1: Sunfire Red looks amazing. But I wonder how much additional expense it would take to create such a color. Especially at a time when the entire Nissan/Infiniti family is reportedly looking for a way to do it cut cost.
Regardless, look every The colors offered on modern cars are great, as too many lineups are filled with boring black, white and gray options.
