2014 Fountain Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The 2014 Fountain Vibe

2014 was a strange time. While the rest of the world was busy humming Pharrell's "Happy" and trading in their personality for "Safe" white or silver SUVs, Fountain was still out there making a scene. We've focused our attention on the survivors of this era-those bold, high-voltage pigments like that electric Teal, the sun-punching Bright Yellow, and that brooding, "blink-and-it's-black" Grape. Back then, if you were in a Fountain, you weren't trying to blend into the horizon; you were trying to beat it. These colors weren't just options; they were proof that you hadn't given up on having a pulse.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2014, the factory robots had become absolute surgeons-which is great for the manufacturer's bottom line but a headache for us in the real world. This is the age of "Robot Efficiency," where the clear coat is applied with the thickness of a high-end saran wrap. The finish looks like a mirror on day one, but there's very little "meat" on the bone. On your 2014 Fountain, you're likely seeing "road rash" or tiny chips that seem to dive straight through to the substrate because there just aren't enough layers to stop them. When the UV rays start chewing on that thin clear, it doesn't just fade; it gets brittle.

Restoration Tip

Because we're dealing with the precision of the modern era, you cannot treat a repair like you're slapping Bondo on a 1974 tractor. The secret here is to build your layers slowly. Do not try to fill a chip or a scratch in one heavy "blob" to match the depth. Modern factory finishes are lean, and a thick drop of touch-up will sit on top of the surface like a wart. Instead, use thin, patient applications, letting each one flash off before adding the next. You're trying to mimic a robot's discipline, not a baker's frosting technique. Slow and steady keeps the repair flush and the finish factory-fresh.