COLOR CODELY1C/1T - Imola YellowVolkswagen Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the definitive enthusiast color for the Mk4 generation. While it appeared on the Jetta and the Canadian City Golf, it earned its legend on the 2003 GTI 20th Anniversary Edition. It is a loud, high-energy shade that does not try to blend in with traffic. Since your car has likely seen two decades of road use, the original pigment might have shifted slightly from its factory tone, so keep that in mind when you are working on older panels. This color defines a specific era of German car culture and demands attention.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearls to distract the eye. Solid colors provide a clean, deep look, but yellow pigments are often translucent. You will notice that the first layer looks thin or light. This is a trait of the pigment rather than a problem with the product. Because there is no sparkle to hide your work, the repair area must be sanded perfectly level. Any ridges or dips in your primer will show up under the final clear layer because the light hits solid yellow with no diffusion.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information on a white paper sticker located in the spare tire well under the trunk carpet. Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Imola Yellow (check for code LY1C/1T), you must shake the container for a full two minutes. Heavy yellow pigments settle at the bottom and need force to mix. Test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your current bodywork. Apply the paint in three or four thin layers to build up the depth of the color. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer enough drying time so the surface is no longer tacky before you add the next one.