2017 Lund Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Lund Vibe

By 2017, the boat ramp was starting to look like a high-end valet line. Lund was hitting its stride with heavy hitters like the Pro-V and the Impact, moving away from the "workboat" look of the past and into some serious automotive-style finishes. We've cataloged the 8 definitive colors from this season-the essentials that actually survived the lake life. You've got your classic Arctic White and Black, the deep Cobalt Blue, and those sleek, metallic industrial tones like Silver Delfleet and Vapor Mist. For the guys hiding in the reeds, Wilderness Green was the go-to. It was a year where "utility" finally learned how to look expensive.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. By 2017, factory painters were masters of "Robot Efficiency." They figured out exactly how many microns of paint it takes to make a hull shine without wasting a single drop. While that makes for a beautiful finish on the showroom floor, it means your 2017 Lund is likely wearing a coat thinner than a politician's promise. The main enemy here isn't just oxidation; it's chips and crevice corrosion. If you're seeing tiny bubbles starting around the rivets or flaking along the gunwales, that's the factory clear coat finally surrendering to the elements. Once a chip hits that bare aluminum, moisture moves in fast and starts lifting the edges.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2017, remember: you are the robot now. Because the factory finish is so lean, your biggest mistake will be "blobbing" the paint. If you try to fill a deep chip in one shot, you'll end up with a high spot that looks like a zit on a prom queen. Instead, build your layers slowly. Apply a thin coat, let it flash off, and repeat until you've leveled it with the surrounding surface. For those Catalyzed Spray colors like Arctic White or Medium Gray, thin passes are non-negotiable if you want that factory-grade hard shell without the sags.