1991 Four-Winns Background Info
The 1991 Four-Winns Vibe
Welcome to 1991-the year the automotive world finally traded its neon spandex and cocaine-white interiors for something a bit more "refined." On any given dealer lot, you were swimming in a sea of Hunter Greens and "Dusty" shades that looked like they belonged in a corporate lobby. We've focused on the survivors of this era, specifically the heavy hitters like Dark Green and that undeniably 90s Light Rose Metallic. If you're rocking these colors today, you're not just driving a vehicle; you're piloting a rolling time capsule of the era when the "Jewel Tone" was king and Gloss Trim Black was the only way to make all that plastic molding look like it wasn't salvaged from a dumpster.
Paint Health Check
Now, let's get real. 1991 was right in the heart of the Peeling Era. Manufacturers were still trying to figure out how to make clear coats stick to base coats without the whole mess shedding like a sunburned tourist by year five. If your Four-Winns still has its original shine, you've either kept it in a hermetically sealed bubble or you're living on borrowed time. This era is notorious for delamination-where the clear coat decides it's had enough of the base coat and starts lifting in ugly, scabrous patches. Once the UV rays bridge that gap, it's a fast slide from "vintage cool" to "junkyard bound."
Restoration Tip
The secret to keeping a '91 finish alive is a "search and destroy" mission for rock chips. In this era, a chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an invitation for air and moisture to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. Seal your chips immediately. Don't wait for the weekend. If you see a nick, touch it up before the clear starts to lift. And for the love of all that is holy, keep a heavy coat of high-quality solvent-based wax on it. If that clear coat dries out and gets brittle, no amount of prayer is going to keep it from flaking off in your hand the next time you hit it with a hose.