Dodge Stinger Yellow (YV/KYV) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not a color for someone trying to blend into a parking lot. Originally launched to celebrate the 2012 Super Bee Charger and Challenger, this shade is a high-impact, high-energy statement. On a Ram Series truck, it looks like a piece of heavy-duty industrial equipment, while on a muscle car, it screams heritage. Since your car has likely been braving the elements for several years, you will notice this yellow holds its saturation well, but it demands attention. It is a "loud" color in the best way possible, though it will show every speck of road grime if you skip a car wash.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There is no metallic flake or pearl dust hiding inside this mixture to mask your movements. Solid yellows are notorious in the paint world for having low opacity, which means they do not cover dark spots easily. If you are covering a dark primer or a deep scratch, the old color might try to peek through the new layers. Because there is no sparkle to distract the eye, your focus must be on achieving an even, flat surface. Before you spray or dab Dodge Stinger Yellow (check for code YV/KYV), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy yellow pigments are fully suspended.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the jamb or the edge of the door itself. You are looking for a silver or white sticker with a barcode; the code is usually listed right next to the "PNT" or "Paint" heading. When you are ready to work, find a clean spot in your garage and test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow. Because this yellow is thin, do not try to cover the damage in one heavy pass. Apply multiple thin layers and give each one plenty of drying time. If you are using a can, keep the container moving to avoid puddles. If you are using a brush, use light strokes to prevent the paint from building up too thickly in one spot.