Chrysler Taxi Yellow (Y-7 (1976)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color represents the ultimate intersection of utility and personality from the mid-seventies. While the name points toward the urban fleet, this hue was available across the entire lineup in 1976, appearing on everything from the utilitarian Dodge Coronet to the high-trim Chrysler New Yorker. It is a loud, unapologetic yellow that serves as a time capsule for an era of bold industrial design. Since your car has likely spent nearly half a century on the road, the existing finish might have shifted or faded, but this pigment brings back that high-visibility factory energy that defined the bicentennial year.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning you do not have to worry about metallic flakes or pearl shifts. The challenge with a color like this is its natural transparency. Yellow pigments are notorious for having poor coverage, which means whatever is underneath-like a dark primer or a deep scratch-will try to show through your work. To get a uniform look, you need to be patient. It takes more layers than a dark blue or black to reach full saturation. Because there is no sparkle to hide your mistakes, any runs or drips will be obvious, so keeping your layers thin is the only way to maintain a professional appearance.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Taxi Yellow (check for code Y-7 (1976)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can verify your code on the metal fender tag located on the driver side inner fender under the hood, or sometimes on the door jamb sticker. To ensure a good match for your specific vehicle, test the color on the included card first. This allows you to see how the fresh paint sits against the aged surface of your car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to avoid pooling. Allow plenty of drying time between layers to build up the necessary thickness while working in your garage or a patch of shade.