Y-5 (1978) - Yellow Blaze Dodge Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a time capsule from a year when Dodge was ruling the van and truck market. While it isn't one of the neon-bright muscle car shades of the early seventies, it carries a heavy, custard-like warmth that feels appropriate for the era. It looks right at home on the expansive metal panels of a Tradesman van or the squared-off lines of a D-100 pickup. It is a bold yellow that makes a statement, giving your vehicle that late-seventies presence that modern colors fail to replicate.

Technical Details

Because this is a solid finish, you do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling or creating uneven stripes in the finish. The main challenge with solid yellows is their transparency. Yellow pigments are thin, which means they do not always cover the surface underneath in a single pass. If your repair area has dark spots or gray primer, the final color might look dull or even greenish. Using a light-colored base or primer helps the yellow pop and ensures the repair looks consistent across the panel.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information stamped on the metal fender tag under the hood or on the driver side door pillar sticker. Before you spray or dab Dodge Yellow Blaze (check for code Y-5 (1978)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to get those heavy pigments moving. Test the color on the included card before you move to the vehicle to ensure the shade matches your current finish. When you start, keep the container moving and apply the paint in thin layers. It often takes three or four passes to hide the primer, so be patient and give the paint enough drying time between each coat to avoid sags.