Jeep Mellow Yellow (528) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a pure time capsule from the mid-seventies AMC era. It captures a specific moment in history when the Jeep brand was transitioning from a purely utilitarian workhorse to a recreational icon. Whether it is on a vintage CJ-5, a full-size Wagoneer, or an early Cherokee Chief, this color is warm, creamy, and undeniably optimistic. Since your vehicle has been on the road for nearly five decades, you are likely dealing with a finish that has softened under the sun, but this paint brings back the exact sunny punch it had when it first rolled off the line in 1974.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is excellent news for anyone working in a garage or the shade. Because there are no metallic flakes or pearls inside, you do not have to worry about the paint looking darker or lighter depending on the angle of your stroke. However, yellow pigments are naturally thin and translucent. If you are covering a dark primer or a deep scratch, the old surface will try to ghost through the new layers. You will need to build the color with several thin applications to achieve full opacity. If you go too heavy at once, the paint will lose its crispness and potentially sag.

Best Practices

You can typically find the identification plate for your Jeep on the firewall inside the engine compartment or on the driver side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Jeep Mellow Yellow (check for code 528), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is vital because yellow pigments are heavy and tend to settle at the bottom of the container. Always test the color on the included card before moving to the actual vehicle to ensure the hue matches your aged finish. Keep the container moving while you apply to ensure an even coat, and allow the full drying time to pass between layers. Working in a shaded area will keep the surface cool and prevent the paint from drying too quickly before it has a chance to lay flat.