Fountain Bright Red (DBC3794) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the high-velocity signature of the mid-2000s offshore racing scene. Since your boat comes from the 2005 lineup, you are carrying a color designed to be seen from a mile away while cutting through a wake. Because Fountain used this specific shade across all models that year, it has become the standard for the brand's aggressive, performance-first identity. It is a loud, unapologetic red that looks best when it is clean and highly polished.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it relies on deep pigment rather than metallic flakes or pearls to get its point across. Solid colors like this are excellent for depth, but they are honest and will show every ripple if your surface preparation is rushed. Before you spray or dab Fountain Bright Red (check for code DBC3794), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Red pigments are heavier than other colors and tend to settle at the bottom of the container. If you skip the shaking, your touch-up will look thin or translucent. You should also be aware that red is the most prone to sun-fade; if your hull has lived its life on a lift without a cover, the original paint may have lightened over the last two decades.

Best Practices

Finding your paint code on a boat is different than on a car. You will usually find the specific color information on your original build sheet, but you can also check for a small metal tag near the transom or inside the engine compartment. Before you start the repair, test the color on the included card to see how well it matches your current level of sun-fade. When you are ready to apply the paint, work in the shade so the hull surface stays cool. Keep the container moving to ensure an even coat and prevent the heavy red pigments from pooling in one spot. Give the area plenty of drying time between light layers rather than trying to fill a deep scratch with one heavy glob.