1991 Lund Background Info
The 1991 Lund Vibe
1991 was a year of grit and transition. Whether you were outfitting a rugged pickup with a sun visor or launching a fresh Pro-V into the glass-calm water, Lund was the gold standard for that "built-to-last" 90s aesthetic. With ten colors on our roster, we've focused on the survivors. It was an era of bold, heavy-hitting shades like Forest Green, Red Reef, and the deep shimmer of Cobalt Blue Metallic. These were colors designed to look as good at the boat ramp as they did in the driveway, but thirty-plus years of sun and spray have likely taken their toll.
Paint Health Check
Welcome to the heart of the "Peeling Era." By 1991, manufacturers had largely leaned into the early generations of basecoat/clearcoat systems. While it gave models in Graphite Gray or Sand Beach a deep, mirror-like finish when new, the tech was still finding its footing. The result? Delamination. If your Artic White or Pewter finish looks like it's shedding its skin, that's the clear coat failing. Once that clear layer loses its bond, it lifts in flakes, leaving the flat basecoat underneath exposed to the elements and ready to fade.
Restoration Tip
The secret to saving a 1991 finish is speed. If you spot a rock chip or a scratch in your Medium Red or Black, you have to seal it before the clear coat "lifts." In this era, moisture and air love to crawl under the broken edge of a chip and start the delamination process from the inside out. When you're touching up these colors, focus on sealing the perimeter of the chip. It's not just about hiding the metal; it's about anchoring the clear coat edges so they don't start to peel across the entire surface.