Subaru Impreza Touch Up Paint (132 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru didn't just choose a color palette for the Impreza; they seemingly invited the entire rainbow to the party. With 170 recorded colors, they've run the gamut from the iconic, rally-ready World Rally Blue Pearl to the "Wait, is that a highlighter?" vibes of Electric Yellow and Plasma Yellow Pearl. Whether you're driving a sophisticated Crystal Black Silica or one of the trendy, flat-toned "earth" colors like Cool Gray Khaki, Subaru definitely went for it. They've given us 50 shades of grey (including Magnetite Gray and Steel Gray) and enough "Pearls" to start a jewelry store.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Subaru paint is famously "polite"-which is a nice way of saying it's a bit soft. Because it's often a thinner, eco-friendly water-based finish, your Impreza tends to collect stone chips on the hood and front bumper like they're merit badges. You'll also want to be quick with a microfiber towel if a bird decides your car is a target; the clear coat is sensitive to etching if left in the sun.

To find your specific color code, don't just guess by looking at it. On older models, pop the hood and look for a silver plate on the strut tower (the "humps" above the wheels). On newer Imprezas, open the passenger-side front door and look for a black or silver sticker on the center pillar (the B-pillar). You're looking for a three-character code like 02C, K1X, or G1U.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Impreza colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics" (like Ice Silver or Crystal White), your biggest secret weapon is the shake. Shake that touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to. Those little metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, and if you don't wake them up, your touch-up will look darker than the rest of the car. When applying, think "thin layers." If you put on one big, thick blob, it'll look like a mountain on a flat plain. Two or three thin "kisses" of paint with the brush or pen will level out much better as they dry.