Subaru 4-door coupe Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Back in the '90s, Subaru decided to lean into their "uniquely sleek" era, and boy, did they bring the crayons to the party. We're talking about a palette of 15 recorded colors that didn't just play it safe. From the high-energy Rio Red and Ruby Pearl to the surprisingly classy Champagne Gold Metallic, they really went for it. Whether you're rocking the deep Lake Blue Metallic or the crisp Arctic White, these colors were designed to make that window-within-a-window design pop.

What to Watch For

Now, let's be real: Subaru paint from this era is a bit like a sensitive soul-it's famously "soft." If you look at it too hard, it might chip, and bird droppings act like tiny vials of acid on the clear coat. You'll likely find the worst wear on the "sun-facing" parts-the roof and hood-where the clear coat tends to get a bit of a "sunburn" and starts flaking. Before you start, you need your secret password (the paint code). Subaru hid it in a classic "Subaru" spot: check the top of your driver's side or passenger's side strut tower under the hood. If it's not there, take a peek at the door jamb.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors-like Ruby Pearl or Mica Red Metallic-rely on those tiny metallic flakes to catch the light, your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Do not just give it a polite wiggle. Shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds until you hear the mixing ball rattling like a maraca; this wakes up the "sparkle" so your repair doesn't look like a flat matte blob. When applying, think "thin and patient." Use the tip of your brush to dab the color into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. Two thin coats will always look better than one thick glob that never dries.