918107 - Yellow (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) Freightliner Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential high-visibility workhorse color. Since 2007, it has been the standard for fleet reliability across every Freightliner model on the road, from the Cascadia to the M2. It isn't trying to be subtle or luxurious; it is designed to be seen in a busy shipping yard or on a rain-slicked highway. Because your truck has likely spent years battling the sun and road salt, you will find this yellow holds its saturation remarkably well compared to softer automotive pigments that tend to fade into a chalky mess.

Technical Details

You are working with a pure solid finish. There are no metallic flakes or pearls to hide behind here, which makes the application honest and straightforward. Yellow pigments are notoriously transparent, meaning they do not like to cover dark scuffs or grey primer in a single pass. The benefit of using this specific catalyzed formula is the professional-grade durability it provides. Once you activate the internal hardener, the paint becomes highly resistant to diesel spills, hydraulic fluid, and the aggressive detergents used at heavy-duty truck washes.

Best Practices

Your paint information is usually printed on a label inside the driver-side door jamb or the passenger door; on some models, it stays tucked away on an ID plate in the glove box. Before you spray or dab Freightliner Yellow (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code 918107), you need to shake the container for at least two minutes to ensure the heavy yellow pigments are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to see how many layers you will need to achieve a full match. Keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to prevent the paint from pooling or running. Always work in the shade and give each layer plenty of drying time so the chemical bond can cure into a rock-hard finish.