2000 Fountain Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 2000 Fountain Vibe

The year 2000 wasn't just about Y2K scares and frosted tips; it was the peak of high-speed offshore swagger. Whether you were tearing through the chop in a 35 Lightning or a 29 Fever, a Fountain was meant to look like it was doing 80 mph while tied to the dock. We've focused on the survivors of this era, curating the colors that actually stood the test of time. We're talking about the moody, midnight depth of Grape, the high-velocity shimmer of Silver Metallic, and that quintessential Teal that practically defined the turn-of-the-century marina scene.

Paint Health Check

By 2000, the industry had fully committed to the "wet look" using high-solids clear coats. But here's the salty truth: we are currently living in The Peeling Era. While that clear coat provided a mirror finish when new, the bond between the pigment and the top layer on these twenty-plus-year-old hulls is getting tired. The biggest threat to your Fountain right now is delamination. Once the sun and salt start to compromise that clear layer, it doesn't just fade-it lifts and flakes off in sheets, leaving the base color vulnerable and flat.

Restoration Tip

If you've got a 2000-era finish, your mantra needs to be: Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you spot a dock nick or a trailer scratch, don't wait for "next season" to address it. Use a solvent-based touch-up to seal those edges right away. If air and moisture get a foothold under the clear coat, they'll act like a wedge, peeling the finish back further every time you hit the throttle. Fix the small chips today, or you'll be prepping for a full strip-down tomorrow.