2007 Fountain Background Info
The 2007 Fountain Vibe
Welcome to 2007-the year we all traded our Razr flips for iPhones and pretended that Rihanna's "Umbrella" wasn't stuck in our heads on a loop. Out on the water, the 2007 Fountain All Models lineup was busy tearing up the chop with that signature "Reggie" swagger. We've focused our database on the true survivors of this era, like the legendary Grape (that deep, dark purple that looks like a midnight ocean) and the loud-and-proud Teal. Whether you were rocking Bright Yellow or playing it safe with Silver Metallic, you weren't just driving a boat; you were making a statement that could be seen from three miles out.
Paint Health Check
By 2007, the "Robot Efficiency" era was in full swing. The factory sprayers had become masters of precision, which is a polite way of saying they got real stingy with the material. While the clear coat tech was solid, the actual thickness of these finishes is surprisingly lean. The Silver Metallic hides it well, but on high-pigment shades like Grape or Yellow, you'll likely notice that the clear is brittle. Because the layers are so thin, a simple dock rub or a stray pebble doesn't just scratch the surface-it tends to punch straight through to the primer. It's the classic trade-off: 2007 gave us incredible depth and gloss, but it lacks the "meat" of the old-school heavy pours.
Restoration Tip
When you're touching up these "Thin Era" finishes, the biggest mistake you can make is trying to fill a chip in one shot. If you blob a heavy bead of Teal or Bright Yellow into a nick, it'll shrink as it cures and leave a visible ring. Instead, think like the robots that painted it: go thin. Apply 2-3 very light "whisper" layers of color, letting each one dry fully before the next. This builds the pigment density without creating a mound. Once you're level with the surrounding paint, a final dab of clear will seal the deal and keep that 2007 shine looking like it just rolled off the showroom floor.