Y-8 (1971) - Gold Irid Dodge Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 1971 Dodge is a survivor of an era where earthy tones and heavy metal flakes ruled the road. This color is a classic, sophisticated choice that looked just as right on a muscle-bound Charger as it did on a full-sized cruiser. Since these cars have been out in the world for over fifty years, the original finish has likely shifted or lost some of its luster. This gold carries a warm glow that catches the sun and highlights the sharp body lines unique to that legendary model year, providing a period-correct finish that avoids the flashy neon look of the high-impact colors.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it behaves differently than a simple solid color. It is packed with tiny flakes that need to lay down perfectly to give you that uniform, factory shimmer. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch together and create a blotchy, dark effect. To avoid this, you need to maintain a consistent spray distance and flow across the panel. Because the metallic particles are the stars of the show, focusing on thin, light layers will ensure they distribute themselves evenly without clumping or creating "tiger stripes" in the finish.

Best Practices

Before you apply Dodge Gold Irid (verify your code Y-8 (1971) on the metal fender tag located on the driver-side inner fender under the hood), you must shake the container vigorously for at least sixty seconds. Those heavy metallic flakes settle at the bottom and require a lot of energy to mix back into the paint. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flake density looks right before you move to the car. Always work in your garage or a patch of shade to keep the metal surface cool, and give the paint plenty of drying time between light coats to prevent the finish from sagging or looking dull.