Renault Liquid Yellow Tricoat (ENV) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Renault chose this color to represent their racing division, and since your car wears it, you know it is more than just a bright yellow. It is a deep, glowing pearl that looks alive when the sun hits it. While it is famous for the high-performance RS models, you will find it across the lineup as the brand's signature high-end finish. This color shifts its character based on the light, moving from a sharp lemon to a rich gold. Because it is a premium finish, any small chip or scratch stands out, but a proper repair restores that liquid-metal appearance that defines the brand.

Technical Details

This is a tricoat pearl finish, which makes it one of the most complex colors to match. It relies on a solid base layer followed by a semi-translucent mid-layer that contains the pearl particles. The catch is that the final shade changes with every layer of the mid-coat you apply. If you use too much, the repair will look too dark; too little, and it will look thin and pale. You have to be mindful of your spray distance or flow because the orientation of those pearl flakes determines how the light bounces back at you. If you are not careful, you might end up with a spot that looks "cloudy" compared to the factory finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Renault Liquid Yellow Tricoat (check for code ENV), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find your color code on the oval sticker located on the driver-side door pillar; look for the three-letter code on the third line of the label. To get a match that disappears into the panel, you must build the color in thin layers. Test the color on the included card first to see how many layers of the pearl mid-coat you need to match the depth of your car. Keep the container moving to ensure the pearl sits flat and even. Work in a cool garage or the shade to give the paint enough drying time to level out properly before you apply your final clear layer.