COLOR CODEF1H - Caramel Bronze PearlSubaru Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color defined a specific era for the Outback, Legacy, and Tribeca, appearing on these models from 2011 to 2013. It is a warm, earthy tone that feels right at home on a gravel trail or in a suburban driveway. Since your car has been on the road for over a decade, the original finish has likely weathered a fair amount of sun and road salt. This bronze is deeper and more mature than the gold it replaced, and its greatest strength is its ability to hide road grime and dust. It provides a sophisticated look that masks daily wear better than almost any other color in the Subaru lineup.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it relies on tiny mica flakes to catch the light and create depth. These flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of your container. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those particles will cluster and create dark patches or "clouds" in the finish. Because pearl paints are somewhat translucent, they require multiple thin coats to build up to the correct shade. If you rush and apply one thick layer, the repair will likely look like a dark smudge rather than a matching panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Subaru Caramel Bronze Pearl (check for code F1H), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully wake up those mica particles. You can find your paint code on a silver plate located on the passenger side door jamb or occasionally on the passenger side strut tower under the hood. To get the pearl to sit correctly, apply three thin layers. Give the surface ten minutes of drying time between each coat. Always test the color on the included card before touching your car so you can see how the mica reacts to the light in your garage or shade. To ensure a professional look, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the metallic particles from pooling in one spot.