2004 Alumacraft Touch Up Paint (7 OEM Colors)

The 2004 Alumacraft Vibe

2004 was a year of transition. We were moving away from the flat, chalky tones of the 90s and into an era of high-shimmer metallics that looked like they belonged in a high-end showroom. On the water, Alumacraft was leading the charge with models like the Navigator, Tournament Sport, and the Magnum. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era-the heavy hitters that actually held their pigment against the sun. From the sophisticated Sand Metallic to that iconic Dark Blue, these colors were designed to make an aluminum hull look like a million bucks while you were chasing walleye.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the "Peeling Era." In 2004, the industry was leaning hard into basecoat-clearcoat systems to get that deep, glossy finish. The problem? Aluminum is a stubborn beast. If the prep wasn't perfect or the primer sat a minute too long before the color hit it, you got delamination. If you look at your 2004 hull today, you're likely seeing the "sunburn effect"-where the clear coat starts to lift and flake away in thin, transparent sheets, especially around the rivets or along the splash rails. Once that clear lifts, the base color underneath is defenseless against the elements.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2004 paint is simple: Seal the edges immediately. If you spot a small chip in your Silver or Red finish, don't wait for the weekend. Moisture is the enemy; it crawls under the clear coat and acts like a wedge, peeling the finish back further every time you hit a wave. Clean the area with a good solvent-based cleaner, then use our color-matched touch-up to bridge the gap between the bare metal and the healthy clear coat. You aren't just fixing a spot; you're locking down the perimeter to keep the rest of that factory finish from shedding its skin.