SUBARU car paint

To carry out the repair of the paint of your car at home, it is necessary to have some accessories such as a dust pad, some 500 grit abrasives, a paint gun. However, it is perfectly possible to paint with the color codes of Asian cars, and especially the color codes of Subaru cars, in aerosol version.

We offer professional-grade Subaru body paint, mix same day according to the Subaru color code formula, which you provide to us. We mix the paint the same day if your order is placed before 3 p.m., so you can benefit from next day delivery.
The color code can be sent to us by email after the order, or simply by writing it in the box to be completed in the basket page on the website.

Without the Subaru color code, it is not possible to search our database with data like model or year, because there are hundreds of colors. You must therefore make sure you have the reference of your paint, before placing an order. This reference, which exists in the form of a code but also of a color name, can be identified by looking at certain specific locations in the bodywork. We explain this to you in the following paragraphs.

The Subaru color code is supplied in an aerosol or in a pot, with a solvent-based version, of the matt base paint type to be varnished. Although most refinishers paint with new generation "water-based" products, it is permitted for individuals to use solvent-based paint. The latter allow undeniable advantages in comparison with water-based paint, in particular with greater durability and much better ease of application.

Subaru car color codes

Here is a summary of how to prepare the substrate, mix the paint and apply it to your Subaru brand vehicle.
Painting in your garage or even in your garden is perfectly possible, provided you limit yourself to a touch-up of paint or the painting of one or two rooms maximum: it can be a door, a trunk, a bumper... It is difficult or even impossible to paint more without a real paint booth.
A clever technique to limit the amount of dust in the air is to wet the surroundings of the work area, i.e. the walls and the floor, by sprinkling with water just before to varnish. The Subaru paint phase itself is not very sensitive to paint, because it is a very thin paint that can be sanded all the more just before varnishing. It is really in the varnish stage that the risks of dust, grains, or even insects are concentrated.
It will of course be quite easy to perfect the varnish in the event of a slight defect, with a quick polish.

The preparation of the support for the application of a paint according to the Subaru color code, consists of sanding with an abrasive grain of 500. It is possible to sand at 320, 400 or 500, but not finer, because beyond that, the grip is reduced and the guarantee of good adhesion over time is lost. If you have deep scratches or if you have a dent that you have repaired with putty, then only in these cases will it be necessary to apply a primer. A primer is also recommended to have a clear and plain background. For example, if you want to apply a light paint, such as red or yellow, on a black background, then this will modify the color and this will increase the amount of paint needed to cover the background.

For the application of paint made according to the Subaru color code, the paint must be stirred well before use. Pearl or metal particles are often deposited in the background. Depending on the packaging, we offer diluted paint or pure paint to be diluted. Thinning is easy, as you only need to add approximately 50-70% thinner. To apply a Subaru paint correctly, it is necessary to proceed with very thin coats, which are repeated until you can completely cover the bottom. You don't have to be a great painter to do this, because base coat type paint is very easy to apply and does not run easily.

The varnishing is the most delicate final step. It is necessary to apply the clearcoat directly after the painting to hang well. The bodywork clearcoat is applied in two coats, never more.
Each coat should be very shiny, and allow 7 to 10 minutes to dry between the two coats. If you apply too much varnish, you risk the color, if you apply not enough varnish, you get an orange peel defect or a lack of shine.

The history of the manufacturer Subaru

Subaru is a Japanese car manufacturer, which is part of a group of the same name dedicated to various industrial activities (including aviation). Subaru is one of the 20 largest automobile manufacturers in the world, in terms of production and sales quantity.
The Subarus have a particularity that makes them unique, it is their type of "Boxer" engine with displacements always greater than 1.5 liters. Subaru has a loyal clientele of regulars who are passionate about the brand.
Did you know that the Subaru brand logo refers to the Pleiades, this constellation of which Subaru and the Japanese translation? The first Subaru vehicles were manufactured in the middle of the 20th century.
Subaru was partly acquired by Nissan in 1968 and its management was tightly controlled by political will. During its development, Subaru will develop many technologies that make it unique and innovative, especially with the engine and automatic transmission.
Subaru has earned its reputation as a quality and very affordable sporty vehicle. Today, the brand still builds 75% of its vehicles in Japan.

Where to find the color code of your Subaru car ?

For SUBARU brand vehicles, the plate mentioning the color code (vinplate) can be found in two different places:

- Inside the engine compartment.
- On the right front door leaf (driver's side)

You can take help from the images provided below which illustrates the location.
The color code is always composed of three characters (letters or numbers).

The Subaru color code is only shown on these particular locations. If you can't find it in these different places, you can always contact a dealership or visit the various Internet sites and forums where there is a myriad of information shared by Subaru brand enthusiasts.

For your information, this is what a color code looks like, always accompanied by the name of the color.

08K RED SUBARU 2000 - 2006
08V BLUE BLACK SUBARU 2000 – 2004

The iconic colors of Subaru cars

Subaru has developed a color chart specific to its brand. The most iconic colors are the Subaru blues.
There is at Subaru the desire to create sporty and distinct colors. We can also note the presence of colors usually reserved for motorcycles, with in particular 3-coat systems : a three-coat system Requires a base coat in addition to paint. This increases pearlescent color effects and color depth.
When you have this type of color on your vehicle, you need more paint and more work...
Here are examples of three-coat Subaru color codes :

089 FIRST COAT SUBARU 2022 -
089 PLATINUM WHITE SUBARU 2022 -

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