Honda Barbados Yellow (Y-49) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the high-energy heartbeat of the late eighties Honda era. If you own a Prelude or a Civic Si from this window, you know this color is a badge of honor. It is a bright, unapologetic shade that defines the lightweight performance of that generation. Since your car has been on the road since the George H.W. Bush administration, the original finish has likely lived through thousands of car washes and decades of sun. You are working with a piece of history, and the vibrant yellow will immediately bring that vintage character back to life.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which makes your job simpler because there are no metallic flakes or pearls to align. However, solid yellows are notorious for being sensitive to UV rays. Over thirty years, the paint on your hood or roof has likely faded to a slightly lighter or duller version of its original self. Because this fresh paint is mixed to the factory standard, it might look more saturated than your weathered panels. This is a common reality with survivor cars. The coverage is excellent, but yellow pigments are naturally thin, so you should expect to apply a few thin layers rather than one heavy coat to get the right depth.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on a white sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. Before you begin, you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Yellow pigments are heavy and love to settle at the bottom, so mixing is the only way to ensure the shade is correct. Test the color on the included card to see how it reacts to the light in your garage or shade. When you start, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Let each layer have plenty of drying time before you decide if you need another pass.