Subaru Silver Stone Metallic (19X) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Legacy, Outback, or that head-turning Baja likely sports this color as a badge of rugged utility. This shade defined the era of the early 2000s adventure wagon, acting as the reliable base for those famous two-tone finishes. It is a workhorse silver. Because your car has been tackling the elements since the mid-2000s, the original finish has likely weathered into a slightly flatter tone than when it left the factory. This color is excellent at hiding the fine scratches earned on gravel roads, but it requires a careful touch to restore that factory depth without making the repair look like an afterthought.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means your repair depends entirely on how the tiny aluminum flakes lay down. Unlike a solid color, these particles need to float evenly in the paint film to reflect light correctly. If you apply the paint too heavily or too quickly, the flakes will sink and clump, creating dark, blotchy areas known as mottling. This effect is very noticeable on flat surfaces like a hood or trunk, so your goal is to build the color in thin, even layers. This allows the metallic particles to stay suspended exactly where they belong.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Subaru Silver Stone Metallic (check for code 19X), you need to shake the container vigorously for at least one full minute to get those settled metallic flakes back into the mix. You can usually find your paint code on a metal plate located on the passenger-side door jamb or embossed on the top of the strut tower under the hood. Always test the color on the included card first to see how it reacts with your specific tool. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent pooling. Give each layer enough drying time to set before adding the next, ensuring the new paint blends with the surrounding aged finish.