Subaru Touring Wagon Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Subaru kept the palette for the Touring Wagon lean and purposeful with 6 recorded colors. They really leaned into the "outdoor adventurer" vibe, offering everything from the fiery Rio Red to the sophisticated Ruby Pearl and the "mountain-mist-at-dawn" look of Bermuda Blue Metallic. It's a selection that says, "I might be going to a nice dinner, but I'm definitely taking the scenic dirt road to get there."
What to Watch For
Now, let's be real: Subaru paint has a reputation for being a bit "sensitive." It's known in the driveway-mechanic world for being relatively soft, which means your hood and front bumper are likely acting as a historical record of every pebble you've followed on the highway. You may also notice the paint on plastic parts-like your side mirrors or that rear spoiler-tends to get "tired" (fading or losing its shine) faster than the metal panels.
Before you start, you need your "secret recipe" code. Subaru likes to keep you moving, so they hid the paint code in one of two places: check the top of the strut tower (the metal "hump" under the hood) on either the driver or passenger side first. If it's not there, check the passenger side door jamb. It's usually a three-character code like "81N" or "406."
Driveway Repair Tip
Since half of these colors (like Slate Metallic and Pewter Metallic) are packed with tiny metallic flakes, your biggest challenge isn't the color-it's the "shimmer." These flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (time it!) to wake those sparkles up. When applying, don't try to fill a chip in one big go. Use the "dotting" method: dab a tiny bit of paint in the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. For the Ruby Pearl, matching that deep glow requires patience, so stick to very thin layers and let them dry completely between hits.
