COLOR CODE55M - Evergreen MetallicSubaru Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Forester or Impreza was built for backroads, and this deep, earthy green is the uniform it wears for the job. It is a grounded shade that feels at home under a canopy of trees. Because your Subaru has lived a full life since the mid-2000s, this color is a champion at hiding the dust and light grime that comes with daily use. It is a mature, rugged green that avoids looking like a bright toy.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light. The challenge with this type of paint is mottling-where those flakes cluster together and create dark spots or uneven streaks. If you do not keep the pigments mixed throughout the process, the repair can look like a different shade even if the code is correct. Proper flake suspension is the secret to a repair that disappears into the original panel.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on a small metal plate on the passenger side strut tower under the hood or on the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Subaru Evergreen Metallic (check for code 55M), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your paint, which may have faded over the years. Keep the container moving as you apply light layers. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets without sagging or dragging. For the best results, work in a cool garage or under the shade to keep the surface temperature down.