Subaru Charlesite Yellow (NAD) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you are staring at a chip on your 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow, you are dealing with one of the rarest factory finishes Subaru ever released. This shade was a one-year-only event specifically for that limited run of 500 cars. It is an unapologetic, high-visibility statement that makes your car look like a GT3 racer for the street. Because your BRZ has been out in the elements for several years, the original pigment might have shifted slightly from sun exposure, so you should expect the new paint to look a bit more vibrant than the weathered panels.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is both a blessing and a curse for your repair. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or looking like different shades from different angles. However, solid yellows are notoriously transparent. They do not cover dark primer or deep scratches in one go. If you try to apply too much at once to get instant coverage, you will end up with a visible ridge that catches the light. Before you spray or dab Subaru Charlesite Yellow (check for code NAD), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy yellow pigments are fully suspended and consistent.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the silver plate located on the passenger side strut tower or along the driver's side door pillar. Before you touch the car, test the color on the included card to see how the opacity behaves against the light. When you start the actual repair, work in a cool garage rather than direct sunlight. Yellow needs multiple thin layers rather than one thick coat to build up the correct depth. Give the paint plenty of drying time between those layers so the finish stays flat and level with the surrounding area. Keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or sagging as it leaves the nozzle.