2017 Fountain Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Fountain Vibe

By 2017, Fountain wasn't just building boats; they were building high-velocity art. Whether you were piloting a Lightning or one of their tournament-ready center consoles, the vibe was "Liquid Intensity." This was a year where subtle went out the window in favor of high-impact pigments. We've focused our database on the survivors that define this era-colors like Grape (that deep, moody purple that looks like midnight until the sun hits it), Teal, and Bright Yellow. It was a time for Silver Metallic hulls that cut through the water like a polished blade and Yellow finishes that could be seen from the next zip code.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2017, factory efficiency was the name of the game. The robots at the plant got so good at their jobs that they could spray a clear coat thinner than a politician's promise. The result is a finish that looks like a liquid mirror on the showroom floor but lacks the "meat" of the old-school sprays. The clear coat on these models is prone to "micro-chipping"-tiny, sharp-edged dings from dock rash or salt spray that can quickly lead to delamination if you let the sun cook the edges. If you see a chip, you aren't just looking at a cosmetic flaw; you're looking at a breach in the hull's armor.

Restoration Tip

Because these 2017 finishes are applied with such robotic precision, you can't just "blob and go" like it's a 1970s lacquer job. Build your layers slowly. If you try to fill a chip in one heavy shot, the solvent trap will make the repair look hazy. Instead, apply your color in two thin passes, then follow up with clear coat in multiple "whisper-thin" layers. Give it time to flash off between coats. Your goal is to mimic that factory-flatness without having to sand through what little clear coat is left around the repair.