2003 Fountain Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 2003 Fountain Vibe

Welcome to 2003, where everything was faster, louder, and silver. Whether it was on the asphalt or the open water, if it didn't have a metallic flake catching the sun, it wasn't worth the fuel. For the Fountain lineup, we've focused our attention on the real survivors of the era. While Silver Metallic was the undisputed king of the showroom, the true legends were rocking that deep, moody Grape or the high-velocity Teal. These weren't just colors; they were a statement of intent-usually an intent to break a speed record before lunch.

Paint Health Check

We call the 2003 era "The Peeling Era" for a reason. By this point, the factory had fully committed to the Basecoat/Clearcoat system to get that signature deep gloss. It looked bulletproof on day one, but twenty years later, the "Delamination" monster is real. If your Fountain has been sitting out under the UV rays, the clear coat is likely starting to lift away from the color like a bad sunburn. Once that clear starts to flake, the pigment underneath is defenseless. If you see a "cloudy" patch or a white edge around a stone chip, you're looking at the beginning of the end for that factory finish.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2003 finishes: Seal your chips immediately. In this era, clear coat failure usually starts at a point of impact. Moisture and air get under the edge of the clear and start tunneling, eventually leading to massive sheets of peeling paint. Don't wait for a weekend project; if you see a nick in that Silver Metallic or Grape finish, hit it with a touch-up pen or a dab of sealer right away. You aren't just fixing a spot; you're anchoring the rest of the clear coat to the hull so it doesn't decide to part ways with the basecoat.