Subaru Red Touch Up Paint — Paint Code R40

Red is Subaru paint code R40. Subaru used R40 on the Justy, Pleo, Pleo+ from 2007 to 2017. R40 is a solid, high gloss finish. Red is sold as Shining Red in other markets.

Paint codeR40
Paint code
R40
Production years
2007–2017
Finish
Solid
Gloss
High gloss
Shade family
Red

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On-screen color is representative. Your exact match comes from the paint code.

Subaru Red paint code aliases

  • Manufacturer codeR40Usually the one on your car’s label

Sold under other names

  • DRed
  • DShining Red
The paint code label on a Subaru
This is what the paint label looks like on a Subaru. The code on it is the one to match.

Which Subaru models came in Red (R40)?

Where the paint code label sits on a Subaru
Where to look for the label on a Subaru.

Will R40 match my Subaru if the paint has faded?

The kit is mixed to the R40 formula — the same code printed on your vehicle’s paint label — not colour-matched by eye. On panels that still carry their factory paint, that reproduces the original tone.

Where it will not match

  • Panels bleached by years of sun sit lighter than the factory formula. The kit reproduces the original colour, not the faded one.
  • A panel that has already been resprayed is no longer the factory colour, so the code will not describe it.
  • Metallic and pearl finishes are harder to blend across a large area than solid colours — they are at their best on chips and thin scratches.
  • Damage larger than a few centimetres, or down to bare metal over a wide area, is body-shop work.
What's in the box

Package content

ItemBasicPlusPro
Paint25ml50ml100ml
Correct N Clear50ml50ml100ml
Paste25ml25ml25ml
Wax25ml25ml25ml
Brush5pcs5pcs10pcs
Microfiber ClothIncludedIncludedIncluded
Surface CleaningIncludedIncludedIncluded
SpongeIncludedIncludedIncluded
Surface LevelingIncludedIncludedIncluded
GlovesIncludedIncludedIncluded
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Red (R40) compared with other Subaru red colours

Vehicle makers run several close tones at once. Check the code on your label against these before ordering.

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Reviews from Subaru owners

Reviews of the Color N Drive touch up kit, written by buyers on Amazon.

Amazon review

Perfect Match - Lapis Blue Pearl

Had severe three foot long multiple scratches from side-swiping sharp rocks jutting from a stone wall. The two-step touch up process produced an outstanding result. The color match was perfect and it is impossible to tel…

Davina C. · United States · 2022-09-08
Amazon review

Excellent match. Easy to apply

Match was near perfect. Taking time and doing several light coats works great

Bob S. · United States · 2022-02-21
Amazon review

DON'T BUY - GO TO YOUR DEALER AND GET PROPER TOUCH UP PEN/PAINT

Purchased this kit end of July 2021, did a small repair sealed everything back up and stored the kit. Today went to do some repairs, took out the kit and found both containers of paint dried out. This was in spite of the…

Dwa · Canada · 2021-08-11
Amazon review

Perfect!

This kit was a perfect color match for a difficult color. Great quality to.

Swsbrz · United States · 2021-07-30
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