1995 Four-Winns Background Info
The 1995 Four-Winns Vibe
Welcome to 1995-the year of Braveheart, the Macarena, and the absolute peak of the "Deep Forest" craze. If you were captaining a Four-Winns Horizon or a Sundowner back then, you were likely draped in the era's unofficial uniform: Dark Green. It was everywhere. We've tracked the survivors from this vintage, and while the world was obsessed with hunter greens, the real gems are the ones rocking that Light Rose Metallic or the classic Gloss Trim Black. It was a time of transition; boat hulls were getting sleeker, and the paint was trying to keep up with the attitude.
Paint Health Check
We are deep in the "Peeling Era" here, friend. By 1995, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but they hadn't quite mastered the chemistry of the bond. If your Four-Winns has spent its life under the relentless sun, you're likely seeing the classic "Delamination" shuffle. It starts as a tiny white bubble-a little "sunburn" on the shoulder of the gunwale-and before you know it, the clear coat is flaking off in sheets like a cheap souvenir. Once that top layer loses its grip on the pigment, the clock starts ticking.
Restoration Tip
In this era, your greatest enemy isn't just the UV-it's the edge. If you spot a stone chip or a dock-rash scrape, seal it immediately. On 1995-spec finishes, a chip isn't just a cosmetic flaw; it's an entry point. Moisture gets under the edge of that clear coat and begins to "lift" the surrounding area. Use a high-quality solvent-based touch-up to seal those borders the moment they appear. If you can keep the air and water from getting under the clear, you can stop the peel before your boat starts looking like a snake shedding its skin.