Subaru SVX Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Subaru SVX wasn't just a car; it was a 90s fever dream on wheels, and the paint palette proved it. Subaru didn't play it safe, offering a staggering 24 colors for this futuristic grand tourer. They really went for it with "look at me" shades like Electric Yellow and Bermuda Blue Metallic, but they also knew how to keep it classier with Ebony Pearl and Claret Metallic. Whether you're driving a bright red spaceship or a sleek silver rocket, the SVX was designed to stand out.
What to Watch For
To find your exact match, you'll need to do a little detective work under the hood. Most SVX paint codes are stamped on a metal tag located on the passenger side strut tower (the metal "hat" sitting over your front suspension) or tucked onto the passenger side door jamb. Keep in mind that 90s clear coats can be a little sensitive to the sun; you might notice some fading or "cloudiness" on the flat surfaces like the hood or the roof. If you see some minor bubbling around the door handles or window trim, don't sweat it-it's a common quirk of the era that a steady hand can fix.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many SVX colors are Pearls or Metallics (like that gorgeous White Pearl Tricoat), the sparkles inside the bottle like to settle at the bottom. Before you touch the car, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds to wake up those metallic flakes. When you're ready to apply, remember that less is more. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one giant "blob" of paint, apply two or three thin layers, letting them dry in between. This approach requires patience, but it ensures the color stays flat and looks factory-fresh.