Maserati Giallo Granturismo (229214) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't just a yellow; it is a high-energy statement that Maserati used to celebrate the final evolution of the naturally aspirated V8 GranTurismo. It represents the racing spirit of Modena, captured in a bottle. Because your car was likely built during that specific 2018 production run, the paint has faced a few years of road debris and UV exposure. Yellow is notorious for showing every speck of tar and grime, but when it is clean, nothing captures the light quite like this. It is a bold, unapologetic choice for a car that makes just as much noise with its styling as it does with its exhaust note.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a complex pearl finish. Unlike a flat, solid yellow, this paint contains mica particles that catch the sun to create depth and movement across the curves of your body panels. The challenge with a pearl is that the particles need to lay down evenly to avoid dark spots or "clumping" in the finish. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, the color will look deeper and darker than the surrounding area. Since pearl pigments are heavier than the paint itself, they tend to settle at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix it thoroughly, you will end up applying mostly clear resin at first and a muddy mess at the end.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Maserati Giallo Granturismo (check for code 229214), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find your paint code on a silver sticker located on the underside of the hood or the edge of the trunk lid. To get the best match, you must keep the container moving to ensure the pearl particles distribute evenly across the surface. If you are using a pen, use light dabs rather than long strokes to prevent the mica from streaking. Always test the color on the included card before touching the car to ensure the drying time hasn't altered the shade. If the chip you are fixing is deep, work in thin layers rather than trying to fill the hole in one go, as thick layers of pearl will never look right against the factory finish.