Subaru XT6 Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru really leaned into the "car of the future" aesthetic with the XT6, and the color palette reflects that 1980s high-tech vibe. We've recorded 8 total colors for this wedge-shaped wonder, ranging from the punchy Rio Red to the sophisticated White Pearl Mica Tri-coat Metallic and the moody Black Mica Pearl Metallic. They didn't just give you "red" or "grey"-they gave you Mica, Pearl, and Metallic finishes that made the XT6 look like it was moving even when it was parked in a suburban driveway.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, you need to find your secret ID. Subaru hid the paint code in a spot that feels like a game of hide-and-seek: check the top of the driver's side strut tower under the hood. You're looking for a small metal plate with a three-digit code (like 946 for Rio Red).

In terms of aging, these cars are known for "Subaru Sunburn"-where the clear coat on the hood and roof starts to look white and flaky. Also, keep an eye on those iconic pop-up headlight covers; because they're plastic, the paint there might have aged a little differently than the metal fenders. If your Rio Red is looking a bit pink, don't worry-it's just thirsty for a little touch-up love.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the pearl or mica shades like Ruby Pearl, those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or bottle an extra 60 seconds of vigorous shaking to wake up the mica-you want that metallic "fizz" to be even.

When applying, remember that the XT6's deep mica finishes require patience to get the depth right. Instead of one big glob, use the tip of your brush to "dab" the paint into the chip in thin layers. If you're working on the White Pearl Mica Tri-coat, less is definitely more; building it up slowly will help you match that factory glow without making it look like a patch.