1994 Fountain Background Info
The 1994 Fountain Vibe
Welcome to 1994, where the neon is loud, the hair is big, and the speed is absolute. Whether you're running a 27 Fever or a 42 Lightning, this was the decade of "loud and proud." We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era, keeping the heavy hitters alive: Grape (that deep, moody purple that looks black until the sun hits it), Teal (the unofficial color of the mid-90s), and Silver Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were a statement of intent on the water or the asphalt.
Paint Health Check
We are deep in The Peeling Era now. By 1994, the industry had fully committed to the two-stage basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite figured out how to survive a decade of UV bake. If your finish looks like it's got a bad sunburn, you're looking at delamination. The basecoat might still have that 90s pigment, but the clear coat is likely planning its escape, lifting off in sheets once the bond fails. It's a classic case of the protective layer giving up before the color does.
Restoration Tip
If you still have original 1994 gloss, you're playing a game of defense. The most important thing you can do is seal chips immediately. Once a rock chip or a dock scrape breaks that clear coat seal, moisture and air get underneath and start "the lift." If you see a tiny white edge around a chip, that's the clear coat starting to delaminate. Dab it with a touch-up pen and seal it down before a small chip turns into a foot-long peel.