2006 Lund Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The 2006 Lund Vibe

In 2006, the lake was a sea of shimmering metallics and high-gloss finishes. Whether you were captaining a Pro-V or a Tyee, Lund was leaning hard into the "premium" look. Our database for this year is a treasure trove of 16 distinct shades, from the deep, rich Red Reef to the ice-cold Cobalt Blue Metallic. This was the era where "Silver" was the king of North America, reflected in the popularity of Quick Silver and Graphite Gray. It was a sophisticated palette for a time when boaters wanted their hulls to look as sharp as their electronics.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2006, manufacturing had moved toward "Robot Efficiency." This means the factory was getting surgical with how much paint they applied-and usually, that meant thinner coats. While it looked beautiful on the showroom floor, these thin layers are prone to "dock rash" and stone chips that go straight to the aluminum. If you own a 2006 model, keep a sharp eye on the rivets and the transom. You might see "crevice corrosion"-that annoying bubbling where moisture gets under the thin factory seal and starts turning your aluminum into white powder. Once that clear coat lifts, the clock is ticking.

Restoration Tip

Because 2006 paint was applied with robotic precision (read: thin), the biggest mistake you can make is "blobbing" your touch-up. If you have a deep scratch in your Pewter or Forest Green hull, don't try to fill the whole crater in one shot. Build your layers slowly. Apply a thin coat, let it dry, and repeat until the depth matches the surrounding area. If you go too heavy, you'll end up with a high spot that looks like a zit on a prom queen. Patience is the only way to replicate that factory-thin finish while giving your hull the protection the robots skimped on.