1991 Fountain Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1991 Fountain Vibe

1991 was a year of absolute excess on the water. If you weren't tearing through a poker run in a 42' Lightning or a 29' Fever, you were watching one disappear over the horizon. The aesthetic was pure high-octane neon-a transition from the blocky 80s into the fluid, "Miami" look of the early 90s. We've dialed in the three colors that truly defined that era's hull graphics: that deep, brooding Grape, the high-shimmer Silver Metallic, and of course, the quintessential Teal. These weren't just colors; they were war paint for the offshore circuit.

Paint Health Check

You're currently standing in what I call "The Peeling Era." By 1991, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system to get that deep, "wet" look that made the Silver Metallic pop under the sun. The trouble is, the bond technology hadn't quite caught up to the chemistry. On a thirty-year-old Fountain, you're likely fighting delamination. This is where the clear coat decides it's had enough of the salt and sun and starts lifting away from the Teal base in thin, crispy flakes. If you see a white, cloudy edge around a chip, your clear is failing, and the clock is ticking.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving a '91 finish is edge-sealing. When you find a chip in that Grape or Teal, don't just "blob" some paint in the middle. You need to use a fine-tipped applicator to get the fresh paint slightly tucked under the lip of the remaining clear coat. This acts like a glue, tacking the edges of the clear back down to the hull and preventing air and moisture from traveling further under the surface. Seal those chips the second you see them, or you'll be watching your entire graphics package peel off like a bad sunburn by next season.