2001 Fountain Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Fountain Vibe

Back in 2001, if you weren't rocking frosted tips and a Motorola Razr, you were probably staring at the transom of a 38 Lightning. It was the era of "loud and fast," where the hulls were sleek and the graphics were even sleeker. Whether you were piloting a Fever or a Sportfish, the aesthetic was unmistakable. We've kept the flame alive for the survivors of this era, focusing on the heavy hitters like the deep, moody Grape, that ubiquitous Y2K Silver Metallic, and the final sunset of the 1990s Teal. These aren't just colors; they're the war paint of the poker run era.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of the Peeling Era. By 2001, the industry had mostly figured out how to make a basecoat pop, but the bond between that pigment and the clear coat was still a fragile marriage. On a Fountain, you're likely looking at high-performance urethanes that have spent two decades getting sandblasted by salt spray and baked by UV rays. The "Agitate" here is delamination. If you see a spot where the gloss looks like it's turned into a dry onion skin that you can pick off with a fingernail, you're in the danger zone. Once that clear coat loses its grip on the base, moisture gets underneath, and the whole panel starts to unzip.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2001 glass and metal: Seal your chips immediately. In this era, a stone chip isn't just an eyesore-it's an entry point. Use a fine-tipped applicator to fill the void with color, but don't stop there. You need to overlap the edges of the surrounding clear coat to "lock" it down. This prevents the edges from lifting and keeps the delamination from spreading like a bad rumor. If you've got a metallic like the Silver, don't over-agitate the paint in the vial; a gentle stir keeps those flakes from clumping so they lay flat and catch the light just like Reggie intended.