Subaru Jasmine Green Metallic (H5Q) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defines the adventurous era of the fourth-generation Forester and the XV Crosstrek. It is an earthy, organic tone that feels right at home on a trailhead or a muddy backroad. While it carries a bright, mossy personality in direct sunlight, it often shows a distinct bronze or gold undertone that sets it apart from flatter greens. Whether you are fixing a small nick on your Impreza or a scratch on your WRX, you have probably noticed that this shade acts like a chameleon, shifting from a vibrant "guacamole" green to a more muted, olive drab when the sun goes down.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that catch the light to create that signature Subaru glow. The challenge with metallic finishes is the weight of the pigments; those bronze and silver particles like to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not get them suspended properly, the repair will look like a flat, dark green smudge rather than a matching metallic surface. Because this color relies on that specific light-play, you must ensure your layers are thin. Heavy, wet coats will drown the metallic flake and lead to a finish that looks darker than the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Subaru Jasmine Green Metallic (check for code H5Q), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this paint code on a silver plate located on the passenger side door jamb or stamped on one of the strut towers under the hood. To ensure the bronze undertones are distributed evenly, keep the container moving at all times during application. Since the metallic flakes can settle quickly, give the pen or can a few extra shakes between every coat. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic behaves in different lighting. Once you are satisfied with the depth, give it plenty of drying time before applying your clear coat to lock in that golden shift.