2016 Lund Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The 2016 Lund Vibe

Welcome to 2016-the year when every weekend felt like a highlight reel on a new Impact or Tyee. It was an era of sleek, high-tech aesthetics where colors like Silver Stone, Vapor Mist, and the deep, moody Cobalt Blue ruled the marinas. With 11 distinct colors in our vault, from the tactical Wilderness Green to the classic Arctic White, it was a time of variety. But back then, "high-tech" often translated to a specific kind of factory efficiency that looked million-dollar on the showroom floor but didn't always play nice with a rocky shoreline or a set of rough trailer bunks.

Paint Health Check

We've officially entered the Thin Paint Era. By 2016, "Robot Efficiency" was the name of the game. The factory sprayers were programmed for precision, not thickness, which means your 2016 hull likely has a finish that's leaner than a trophy walleye in mid-summer. The conflict? While these finishes look incredible, they are prone to "paint rash" from carpeted bunks and the dreaded bubbling near scuppers and rivets. If you're seeing white powder under a lifting edge of Black Metallic or Medium Red, that's not just a cosmetic flaw-it's crevice corrosion having a snack on your aluminum because the seal was too thin to fight back.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2016, remember the mantra of the era: build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so lean, a heavy-handed "one and done" glob of paint will stand out like a sore thumb and won't adhere correctly to the surrounding area. Prep is everything-sand back any bubbling until you see bright metal, then apply your color in multiple, thin passes. If you're working with our Catalyzed Sprays (like for that Arctic White or Medium Gray), patience is your best friend. Build the depth to match the factory's "robot-thin" profile, and you'll keep that 2016 shine without the 2016 "rash."