COLOR CODE69Z - Camellia Red PearlSubaru Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This red doesn't shout for attention like a fire engine. Instead, it offers a deep, wine-colored sophistication that helped the Forester and Legacy feel like premium machines during their 2008 to 2013 run. Because your Subaru has likely been on the road for a decade or more, the original finish has probably faced its fair share of sun and road salt. Refreshing these spots now keeps that rich, berry-like depth from looking neglected and helps preserve the classic curb appeal of the SH-generation Forester or the fourth-generation Legacy.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which is different from a standard metallic. While metallic uses metal flakes, this paint uses ceramic mica particles to reflect and refract light. This gives the car its characteristic glow, but it also means the color can appear to change shade depending on your viewing angle. The main challenge is ensuring these mica particles spread evenly across the surface. If they cluster together, the touch-up will look like a dark smudge rather than a clean repair.

Best Practices

You will find your identification plate on the passenger side strut tower under the hood or on the driver's side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Subaru Camellia Red Pearl (check for code 69Z), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. The pearl particles are heavy and sink to the bottom, so thorough mixing is the only way to get a match. Test the color on the included card to verify the shade before touching the car. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the mica from pooling in one spot. Give each thin layer plenty of drying time so the finish builds up naturally without sagging.