Subaru Ascent Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru really leaned into the "practical adventurer" aesthetic for the Ascent, recording a total of 14 colors. They definitely leaned into a "50 shades of gray" vibe with Magnetite Gray Metallic and Ice Silver Metallic, but they also really went for it with some sophisticated earth tones like Cinnamon Brown Pearl and Dark Mahogany Brown. Whether you're rocking the Crystal Black Silica Pearl or the vibrant Abyss Blue Pearl, your Ascent was built for the outdoors-and the outdoors usually leaves a few souvenirs on your bumper.

What to Watch For

Before you start, we need to find your "Birth Certificate" (the paint code). Subaru likes to play hide-and-seek: check the driver's side door jamb first, but if it's not there, pop the hood. They sometimes tuck the code plate right on top of the driver's side strut tower. Once you have your code, be aware that Subaru paint is famously "soft." It's eco-friendly, but it's a magnet for tiny hood chips and etching from bird droppings. You might even notice some minor bubbling near the door handles-don't stress; it's just the clear coat being a bit sensitive to the elements, and it's nothing you can't handle in your own driveway.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most Ascent colors are pearls or metallics (looking at you, Cosmic Blue Pearl), you need to be a human paint mixer. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds-set a timer on your phone! You want to wake up those tiny metallic flakes so they don't all sit at the bottom. When applying, avoid the urge to glob it on. Use the very tip of the brush to dab light, thin layers into the chip. If you're working with a Tricoat like Crystal White, it might look a little translucent at first. Stay calm, let it dry for 15 minutes, and add another thin layer. It requires some patience, but that's the secret to getting that factory shimmer back.