Want it to look factory fresh Bahama Yellow!

[Dibbons]

Had a new Bahama Yellow 1971 Road Runner I drove as a teen. Now I want to paint my 1972 Satellite Sebring Plus project the same color. Who can tell me which paint type and brand will make the best factory match? I was thinking just acrylic enamel one stage like the original factory paint would make the best match, but I have seen some internet pictures of vehicles that did not look correct (could have been the camera or lighting conditions). This color is not very common/popular so I don't know of anyone around who has real knowledge in this area. I know the codes are as follows: Bahama Yellow L5, Chrysler DT 2462, Ditzler PPG 2325, Dupont 5267L, 5267A, 5267D. My two questions are: #1) Why does Dupont show 3 different suffixes? #2) Which brand and code will give me the results I am looking for? Hopefully, the answers to the above will come from only members who have the personal experience of working with this color on a restoration. Thank you, anxious to get started today!

 

[72golddustermike]

i used nason fulthane single stage L5 on my scamp looks great

 

[Dibbons]

OK the local shop finally figured it out, they were looking under the Dupont codes which did not show up but found the right mix under the Ditzler/PPG label. Made up a sample and it looks right on, evidently it's a mix of ochre, red, black and white. Thank you everyone. Now just have to decide between Centari or Imron variants.

 

[snakeoil24]

Prime it with white primer first. it will make the yellow stand out beautiful. It is hard to find white but you can get it. Single Stage urethane mixed with clear will be stunning.

 

[Dibbons]

I heard about the white under the color coat and therefore plan on using a white sealer over the primer before painting which I believe should do the trick.