Subaru WRX Touch Up Paint (50 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru really went for it with the WRX, recording a massive 50 colors over the years. We aren't just talking about your standard silvers; they gave us everything from the iconic World Rally Blue Pearl and Sedona Red Pearl to the "loud and proud" Solar Orange Metallic and Galaxy Purple Pearl. Whether you're driving a classic Aspen White or a modern Cool Gray Khaki, Subaru made sure your car stood out in the dirt and on the pavement.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Subaru paint is characteristically "soft." It's famous for being a bit thin, which means your hood scoop and front bumper are essentially magnets for every pebble on the highway. You might also notice that the clear coat is sensitive to bird droppings or tree sap, which can etch into the surface if they sit too long. Before you start, hunt down your 3-digit paint code-it's usually hiding on a silver or black plate on the passenger side strut tower under the hood or inside the passenger side door jamb.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many WRX colors are heavy on the pearls and metallics (looking at you, Crystal White Tricoat and Ice Silver Metallic), your first step is a vigorous 60-second shake of that touch-up bottle. You need to wake up those metallic flakes so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you're filling in those inevitable hood chips, resist the urge to go for the "one big glob" method. Because the factory paint is thin, your repair will look much better if you apply two or three light, thin layers instead. If you're working with a pearl finish, it requires patience to build up that signature depth, but your driveway results will thank you for it.