Subaru Legacy Touch Up Paint (147 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru certainly didn't play it safe with the Legacy. With 183 colors recorded, they've run the gamut from the rugged Moss Green Metallic and Timberline Green Pearl to the surprisingly loud Electric Yellow and Mustard Mica Pearl. Whether you're driving a sophisticated Sydney Blue or one of the approximately fifty shades of Slate Gray Metallic, the Legacy has always been a car that wears its personality on its sleeve (or its fenders).

What to Watch For

Here is the honest truth: Subaru paint is famously "polite"-it tends to give way to the elements quite easily. Owners often describe the clear coat as "soft," which is a nice way of saying that a pebble looking at your hood the wrong way might leave a chip. You'll also want to keep a close eye on bird droppings or tree sap; because the finish is so sensitive, these can etch into the surface faster than you can say "all-wheel drive."

To find your match, head to the passenger side center pillar post (the frame you see when you open the door) or look under the hood on the strut towers. You are looking for a three-digit code like G1U (Ice Silver) or 61K (Dark Gray).

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Legacy colors are Pearls or Metallics (like the Satin White Pearl Tricoat), your biggest challenge is "waking up" the sparkles. Before you touch that chip, shake your paint bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom, and a good workout for the bottle ensures the color you apply matches the car.

When applying, remember that "less is more." Use a toothpick or the very tip of the brush to place a tiny drop into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. If it's a deep chip, wait 20 minutes and add a second thin layer. It requires patience, but your Legacy will thank you for the extra care.