Subaru Forester Touch Up Paint (82 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru has blessed the Forester with a staggering 141 colors over the years. They really went for it-ranging from the rugged Geyser Blue and Cascade Green Pearl for the "I actually go camping" crowd, to the classic Crystal White Tricoat and Ice Silver Metallic for the "I just really like the visibility" crowd. Whether you're driving a vintage Sedona Red Pearl or a modern Magnetite Gray, Subaru's palette is a mix of earthy tones and rally-inspired pearls that give these boxes-on-wheels some serious personality.

What to Watch For

If you feel like your Forester picks up a new rock chip every time a gravel truck passes within three miles, you're not alone. Subaru paint is famously "soft," meaning it's a bit more susceptible to those pesky hood chips and door dings. You might also notice the paint on the door handles or the edges of the hood looking a bit thin over time. To find your specific color match, skip the guesswork: check the passenger side door jamb or pop the hood and look for a small metal plate on the strut tower. It's usually a three-digit code like "K1X" or "61K."

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Forester colors are pearls or metallics (we're looking at you, Venetian Red and Horizon Blue), those tiny flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Think of it like building a tiny sandwich: apply one thin layer to the bottom of the "crater," let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. These multi-stage colors require patience to get the depth right, but your Forester will thank you for the extra effort.