NHTSA ID Number: 10182596
Manufacturer Communication Number: 139916R
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-16
Summary
Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber/supplier for the most updated formula information.
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of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:
All 2017MY Vehicles
2017MY Paint Coding Information
13-99-16R
08/24/16
08/26/16
INTRODUCTION
Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing.
Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although
many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color
names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas
beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your
Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber / supplier for the most
updated formula information.
The paint coding information can be found on the vehicle’s VIN plate.
Subaru color codes are three characters in length.
For the 2017 Model Year, Subaru of America is announcing five new colors:
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NAC Island Blue Pearl
•
NAA Lithium Red
•
M4Y Sepia Bronze Metallic
•
C1S Brilliant Brown Pearl
•
NAD Charlesite Yellow
Along with these new colors, an all-new Charlesite Yellow for BRZ is being introduced to our lineup for 2017. These models are expected to hit our Retailer’s showrooms in the near future in limited
quantities. This color information covers all current and the new models.
Continued...
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RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 13-99-16R; Revised: 08/26/16
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The international standard for excellence
in Environmental Management Systems.
Please recycle or dispose of automotive
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Bulletin Number: 13-99-16R; Revised: 08/26/16
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COLOR NAME
Sepia Bronze Metallic*
Quartz Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Jasmine Green
Crystal Black Silica
Dark Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Venetian Red Pearl
CODE
M4Y
J8U
K1X
H5Q
D4S
61K
G1U
H2Q
H2Q
G1U
61K
D4S
H5Q
K1X
J8U
M4Y
AXALTA
H2Q
G1U
61K
D4S
H5Q
K1X
J8U
M4Y
932844
930642
914602
924868
932847
937760
935050
941436
PPG
* New Color
SHERWINWILLIAMS/
MARTIN
SENOUR
H2Q
G1U
61K
D4S
H5Q
K1X
J8U
M4Y
SPIESHECKER
2017 FORESTER PAINT CODES
H2Q
G1U
61K
D4S
H5Q
K1X
J8U
M4Y
BASF-R/M
GLASURIT
SUBH2Q
SUBG1U
SUB9706
SUB9407
SUBH5Q
SUBK1X
SUBJ8U
SUBM4Y
AKZO
NOBEL
H2Q
G1U
61K
D4S
H5Q
K1X
J8U
M4Y
STANDOX
Bulletin Number: 13-99-16R; Revised: 08/26/16
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COLOR NAME
Lithium Red*
Island Blue Pearl*
Hyper Blue
Pure Red
Dark Blue Pearl
Lapis Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
WR Blue Pearl
Quartz Blue Pearl
Jasmine Green
Deep Sea Blue Pearl
Dark Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Ice Silver Metallic
Venetian Red Pearl
Lightning Red
CODE
NAA
NAC
M3Y
M7Y
M2Y
K3X
K1X
K7X
J8U
H5Q
H3Q
61K
D4S
G1U
H2Q
C7P
C7P
H2Q
G1U
D4S
61K
H3Q
H5Q
J8U
K7X
K1X
K3X
M2Y
M7Y
M3Y
NAC
NAA
AXALTA
C7P
H2Q
G1U
D4S
61K
H3Q
H5Q
J8U
K7X
K1X
K3X
M2Y
M7Y
M3Y
NAC
NAA
SHERWINWILLIAMS/
MARTIN
SENOUR
* New Color
917270
932844
930642
924868
914602
932845
932847
935050
937764
937760
937762
941102
941103
941190
946126
946125
PPG
C7P
H2Q
G1U
D4S
61K
H3Q
H5Q
J8U
K7X
K1X
K3X
M2Y
M7Y
M3Y
NAC
NAA
SPIESHECKER
C7P
H2Q
G1U
D4S
61K
H3Q
H5Q
J8U
K7X
K1X
K3X
M2Y
M7Y
M3Y
NAC
NAA
BASF-R/M
GLASURIT
2017 IMPREZA, IMPREZA SPORT,WRX & STI PAINT CODES
SUB3011
SUBH2Q
SUBG1U
SUB9407
SUB9706
SUBH3Q
SUBH5Q
SUBJ8U
SUBK7X
SUBK1X
SUBK3X
SUBM2Y
SUBM7Y
SUBM3Y
SUBNAC
SUBNAA
AKZO
NOBEL
C7P
H2Q
G1U
D4S
61K
H3Q
H5Q
J8U
K7X
K1X
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