2018 Lund Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The 2018 Lund Vibe

By 2018, the "Stealth Tech" look had officially taken over the water. Whether you were piloting a Pro-V or a Crossover, the aesthetic was all about sharp, metallic finishes and high-contrast accents. Our database for this year tracks the 8 colors that defined the fleet-from the ultra-modern Vapor Mist and Silver Delfleet to the punchy Cobalt Blue and Lund Red. It was a year of "refined muscle," where Wilderness Green stood as the lone sentinel for the old-school anglers while everyone else was chasing the sleek, automotive-inspired shine of Black or Medium Gray.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2018, factory application was handled by robots calibrated for "efficiency," which is a fancy way of saying they didn't waste a single drop. While the finish looked like a mirror on the showroom floor, it's notoriously skinny. The biggest threat to a 2018 Lund isn't just the sun; it's the rivets. Between the thin factory coating and the "chemical etch" prep used at the time, you'll often see the first signs of trouble-bubbling or "white powder" corrosion-hiding right around the splash well and the gunwale edges. Because these coats are so thin, once a dock-check starts a chip, the edges can catch and lift faster than you'd expect.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2018 finish, remember: **Build layers slowly; don't blob it.** Because the original factory paint is so thin, a heavy "drop" of touch-up paint will stand out like a mountain on a flat plain. Use a fine-tipped brush or a steady spray hand to apply multiple whisper-thin coats, allowing proper flash time between them. This mimics the high-efficiency factory finish and ensures the repair sits flush with the original surface. If you're working with Arctic White or Medium Gray, remember those are catalyzed sprays-once you mix 'em, the clock is ticking, so prep your surface perfectly before you pull the trigger.