1981 Subaru Paint Charts and Color Codes

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1981 Subaru Paint and Color Codes


For correct identification, please refer to the Colour Code Listings on this site.
Also see: 1981 Subaru DuPont and Color Codes.
Paint Code Location Chart
1

Front support-passenger side

2

Radiator support-center

3

Front support-driver side

4

Wheel housing-passenger side

5

Wheel housing-driver side

6

Firewall

7

Door pillar-driver side

8

Door jamb-driver side

9

Door jamb-passenger side

10

Deck lid-passenger side

11

Deck lid-driver side

12

Inner Rear Compartment

13

Strut Tower-driver side

14

Hood underside

15

Driver door panel pocket

16

Glove Box

LOCATION OF PAINT CODE


Subaru Paint code appears on the strut tower, drivers side.

DULUX®


Dulux is not recommended for the repair of LUCITE - or other Acrylic Lacquer finishes.

NOTE:


It may be necessary, at times, to tint colors to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in color standards.
Subaru Paint Chips and Color Codes for 1981
SAMPLE

COLOUR

MFG. PAINT CODE

YEAR

1981 Subaru Fine Silver Poly

Subaru Fine Silver Poly

15

1981

1981 Subaru Mild Yellow

Subaru Mild Yellow

36

1981

1981 Subaru Cashmere Beige

Subaru Cashmere Beige

38

1981

1981 Subaru Cotton White

Subaru Cotton White

63

1981

1981 Subaru Deep Blue

Subaru Deep Blue

67

1981

1981 Subaru Carmine Red

Subaru Carmine Red

68

1981

1981 Subaru Sahara Beige Poly

Subaru Sahara Beige Poly

69

1981

1981 Subaru Spark Blue Poly

Subaru Spark Blue Poly

70

1981

1981 Subaru Walnut Brown Poly

Subaru Walnut Brown Poly

72

1981

1981 SUBARU IMPORTED CAR COLORS
MFG. PAINT CODE
COLOR
COLOR NO.
YEAR
15
Fine Silver Poly
22626
1979-1981
36
Mild Yellow
22103
1974-1981
38
Cashmere Beige
22404
1977-1981
63
Cotton White
22731
1980-1981
67
Deep Blue
22732
1980-1981
68
Carmine Red
22733
1980-1981
69
Sahara Beige Poly
22734
1980-1981
70
Spark Blue Poly
22735
1980-1981
72
Walnut Brown Poly
22736
1980-1981
74
Extra Black

NAPA Martin Senour Paints


Acrylic Enamel Basecoat/Clearcoat System


Designed to repair O.E.M. basecoat/clearcoat finishes applied by the vehicle manufacturer. This system provides a finish that exhibits a beautiful wet gloss with improved durability. The development of the basecoat/clearcoat system is a significant breakthrough in Automotive Clearcoat Refinishing virtually eliminating the problems normally associated with a clear top coat finish.

Preparation: Wash the area to be refinished with detergent and water. Solvent clean with No. 6383 Kleanz-Easy. Dry sand with random orbit sander using 240 Lube-Kut Paper. Treat exposed steel with No. 6877 Triple Etch. Treat exposed aluminum with No. 6879 Twin Etch and No. 8829 Zincrom Primer. For spot surfacing use Martin-Senour Lacquer Primer Surfacers Nos. 3252, 3253, 3257 or 3258. For complete surfacing use No. 8094 Synthol Enamel Primer Surfacer. Seal with Quik-Seal non-sanding primer sealer Nos. 8097, 8098 or 8099 reduced 100% with No. 8004 Symmetro Flow Reducer. Allow to dry a minimum of 30 minutes before recoating.

Basecoat Application: Reduce the Acrylic Enamel Basecoat 75% with no. 8831, 8832 or 8834 Acrylic Enamel Reducer. Add No. 8850 Catyl-Ad to the reduced basecoat in the proportion of 4 oz. of No. 8850 to one quart of unreduced basecoat. The sprayable pot life, at 75�F. is six hours. Apply two to three light coats at 50-60 p.s.i. at the gun, allowing a minimum of 20 minutes flash time between coats. (This is less than the film thickness required for regular Acrylic Enamel). Apply only enough basecoat to achieve hiding and color uniformity. The basecoat does not need to be glossy. Maximum film thickness of basecoat is 2 mils. Drying time before clear is two (2) hours above 70�F., and sixteen (16) hours below 70�F.

Clearcoat Application: No. 8852 Clear is supplied ready to spray. Add No. 8850 Catyl-Ad in the proportion of 2 oz. of No. 8850 to 1 quart of No. 8852 Clear. If more flow is desired in the Clear, reduce the mixture up to 25% with No. 8831 or 8832 Acrylic Enamel Reducer. Apply two medium wet cross coats at 45 to 55 p.s.i., allowing a minimum of 15 minutes flash time between coats. Do not add excessive amounts of Clear. Allow to dry overnight at temperatures no cooler than 65�F. The maximum film thickness of Clearcoat that may be safely applied is 1.5 mils.

SPECIAL NOTES:


Fisheyes: Do not use regular No. 77 or No. 77B Squirtz in Basecoat and Clearcoat. If Fisheye presents a problem, add 2 to 4 ounces of No. 87 Fisheye Eliminator to unreduced gallon of both Basecoat and Clearcoat.

Catyl-Ad #8850: Must be added to the Basecoat and Clearcoat or a film failure will occur.

Force Drying: The basecoat may be force dried for 15 minutes at 120 to 125�F., prior to applying the Clearcoat. Do not force dry after the Clearcoat has been applied.

Note:


It is important all products and procedures specified in this systemf must be followed. Any usage of the Basecoat/ Clearcoat system other than stated above or on the product label is at the customer's own risk.
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