Y-4 (1974) - Golden Fawn Dodge Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a true relic of the mid-seventies, perfectly capturing the era's pivot away from high-impact neons toward grounded, earthy tones. It sits in that nostalgic space between a creamy desert sand and a pale harvest gold. Because it was used across the entire 1974 lineup, you might find it on anything from a rugged D-Series pickup to a family-sized Coronet. Since your vehicle has likely lived through five decades of sun and road grit, you should expect the original paint to have a slightly chalky or faded character compared to the fresh pigment you are about to apply.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which makes your life much easier than if you were dealing with a complex metallic. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes standing up the wrong way or creating dark spots if your spray technique isn't perfect. However, these lighter, earth-toned solids can sometimes be slightly transparent. If you are covering a dark primer or a deep scratch, you may notice it takes a few extra layers to achieve full opacity. The benefit of a solid like this is that it is much more forgiving to blend into your existing panels than the "Poly" or metallic golds of the same year.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code stamped onto the metal fender tag located under the hood, typically on the driver-side inner wheel house or the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Dodge Golden Fawn (check for code Y-4 (1974)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to make sure the pigments are evenly distributed. To keep the finish level, keep the container moving in steady, even strokes and avoid letting the paint build up too heavily in one spot. Always test the color on the included card first to see how it matches your car's aged finish before you begin the repair in your garage or in the shade.