Subaru Impreza Sport Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Subaru clearly wanted everyone to find "their" version of adventure, recording a total of 13 colors for the Impreza Sport. We see a real "choose your own journey" vibe here: you've got the stealthy, "I'm just commuting" shades like Magnetite Gray Metallic and Dark Gray Metallic, but they also went full-throttle with fan favorites like World Rally Blue 2 Tricoat and the trend-setting Cool Gray Khaki. Whether you're driving a Lithium Red Pearl or the classic Crystal White Tricoat, there is a lot of personality packed into these small hatchbacks.
What to Watch For
Here is the honest truth from the driveway: Subaru paint is notoriously "soft." It's designed to look great, but it tends to be a bit thin, meaning your hood and front bumper are likely magnets for stone chips. You might also notice the paint around the door handles or the rear spoiler starting to show its age a little faster than the rest of the car. To find your specific color code, don't look on the driver's side-Subaru usually hides the info plate on the passenger side. Check either the passenger-side strut tower under the hood or the passenger-side center pillar (B-pillar) door jamb.
Driveway Repair Tip
Because many of these colors-especially the World Rally Blue and Island Blue Pearl-contain heavy metallic flakes or "tricoat" pearl layers, they require patience to get right. Before you start, shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (longer than you think!) to wake up those settled sparkles. When applying, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob of paint, dab on a tiny, thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. This prevents the "volcano effect" and helps the metallic flakes lay down flat so they catch the light just like the factory finish.