Y-1 (1973) - Top Banana Dodge Touch Up Paint

The Look

You are holding one of the most iconic "High Impact" colors from the muscle car era. By the time your 1973 Dodge was built, many of the wilder greens and purples had been retired, making this unapologetic yellow the last of the legendary neon-adjacent shades left on the factory order sheet. Whether it is sitting on a Dart, a Charger, or a Challenger, this color demands attention and gives the car a sense of movement even when it is parked in your garage. It is a bright, optimistic hue that defines the sunset of the golden age of American performance.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means there are no metallic flakes or pearls to worry about. While that makes it easier to match the texture, yellow is famous for being a difficult color to work with because the pigments are naturally transparent. If you try to cover a dark scratch or a grey primer spot in one go, the old mark will likely ghost through the finish. Because it is a solid, you do not have to worry about the color looking different from various angles, but you must ensure your surface is a uniform, light color before you start.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Top Banana (check for code Y-1 (1973)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find your paint code stamped on the metal fender tag under the hood or on the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Since yellow pigments are heavy and settle quickly, thorough mixing is the only way to get the right saturation. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current paint. When applying, use several thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling, and allow plenty of drying time between layers to build up the necessary opacity for a perfect repair.