2001 Subaru Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Subaru Vibe

Welcome to 2001-the year of frosted tips, nu-metal on the CD player, and the rise of the "Bugeye" Impreza. Whether you were hauling gear in a Forester, navigating the suburbs in an Outback, or pretending to be a rally driver in a WRX, Subaru was the unofficial car of the outdoors. Our database focuses on the absolute survivors from this era: the legendary WR Blue Pearl, the workhorse Pure/Aspen White, and that classic Two-Tone finish that defined the early 2000s rugged aesthetic. Back then, these cars weren't just transport; they were a lifestyle choice for people who didn't mind a little mud on the mudguards.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the "Peeling Era" of automotive finishes. By 2001, Subaru had mastered the basecoat/clearcoat system, but they weren't exactly laying it on with a trowel. The clear coat on these models is notoriously thin and "soft." If your Subaru has spent two decades under the sun, you're likely seeing the early stages of delamination-that's when the clear coat starts to look like a bad sunburn, peeling away from the color underneath. Once the clear lifts, the basecoat has no protection against the elements, and that's when the real trouble starts.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2001 Subaru paint: Seal every chip immediately. Because the clear coat is so thin, a single rock chip is an invitation for moisture and air to get under the finish. Once that bond is broken, the clear will start to "bridge" and peel away in sheets. When you use our touch-up kit, don't just fill the hole-make sure the paint overlaps the edges of the original clear coat slightly. This "bridges" the gap and anchors the surrounding clear, preventing it from lifting further and saving you from a full-blown respray.