1995 Subaru Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The 1995 Subaru Vibe

It's 1995. You're wearing a flannel shirt over a graphic tee, the radio is blasting "Wonderwall," and you're probably wondering if that weird window-within-a-window on the Subaru SVX is the future of design. Whether you were hauling groceries in a Legacy, rallying an Impreza, or squeezing into a Justy, Subaru was busy carving out its identity as the king of All-Wheel Drive. In our database, we've focused on the ultimate survivor from this era: Brilliant Red. It was the color that defined the bold, go-anywhere spirit of the mid-90s, and if yours is still on the road, it's a verified legend.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1995, Subaru had moved firmly into the world of basecoat-clearcoat systems. While this gave the cars a deeper shine than the old single-stage trucks of the 80s, it introduced a new villain: Delamination. If your Subaru has spent any significant time under the sun, you've likely noticed the clear coat on the roof, hood, or spoiler starting to look like a bad sunburn. It starts as a faint white haze and eventually turns into large, flaky scales that leave your base color exposed and defenseless against the elements.

Restoration Tip

When it comes to mid-90s clear coat, the clock is ticking. My advice? Seal your chips immediately. Once a rock chip breaks the surface of that 30-year-old clear, moisture and air love to crawl underneath and start lifting the edges. Use a high-quality touch-up to seal the wound as soon as you see it. If you catch it before the delamination starts to "bloom," you can keep that Brilliant Red looking sharp for another decade of gravel roads and mountain passes.