COLOR CODE5A6 - YellowToyota Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color gave the Yaris a playful, energetic personality that stood out during its run between 2009 and 2011. It is not a color for someone trying to hide in traffic. Since your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, you should expect the original factory finish to have lost some of its initial brightness. Yellow pigments are vulnerable to UV rays, so your existing paint might look a bit different than the fresh mixture in your hand.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning it does not contain any metallic flakes or pearl dust. While this makes it easier to match the texture of your original bodywork, solid yellows are notoriously thin and translucent. They do not hide what is underneath very well. If you are covering a dark scratch or a black primer, you will need several light layers to build up the saturation. Without the shimmer of a metallic finish to distract the eye, your surface preparation needs to be smooth and clean.

Best Practices

You can find your code on the black manufacturer sticker located on the driver side door jamb, usually listed next to the "C/TR" text. Before you spray or dab Toyota Yellow (check for code 5A6), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how well it aligns with your car's current state. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to avoid drips. Work in a garage or the shade and give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the finish from sagging.