Paints

About Paints

Boat Paints

Paint for boats is formulated to perform in a myriad of environments and to adhere to vastly different materials. Sailboat paint encompasses hull and bottom paint as well as varnish for wood surfaces. Outboard boat owners most likely will need boat paint to touch up their motor while many powerboats feature nonskid boat paint on many surfaces for safety. Defender offers all types of boat paint.

There is a boat paint for every application ? make sure you use the right one!

Marine-grade paints are formulated specially to adhere to different materials and surfaces while withstanding moisture, UV exposure, and even submersion in water. Surface preparation is always a key in successfully applying boat paint but confirming the material that will be painted is the most important. Boat paint manufacturers have developed paints for boats that will cover aluminum, wood, and fiberglass, but these are three different boat coatings and are not interchangeable.

Read the directions, please.

Yes, there is an art to spraying boat paint. The more practice the better a painter will become but painting your own boat if you do not expect a professional job, is certainly something any boat owner can try. Prep work is key, but there is one other important factor in using boat paint. Read the can! Not every boat paint manufacturer mixes their paints, accelerators, and reducers in the same ratios so take the time to read the instructions and know what they mean. Before mixing, if there are any questions, contact the experts at Defender Marine for more insight.

Strip it down, then build it up

Removing old coatings is the best start for a satisfying paint project. Whether old varnish or bottom paint, taking the boat back to its original surface offers the best environment for proper boat paint adhesion. Stripped of paint, the boat may reveal the need for wood repair, fillers, or fairing compound to prepare and smooth the surface before painting. Defender Marine offers a full line of paint strippers as well as primers, sealers, and surface repair and preparation compounds. Safety equipment, caulk, tape, and all types of applicators are also available; thoroughly review your project and chosen boat paint to create an accurate list of materials before the boat painting project starts.

Paints

Propspeed Stripspeed Coating Remover - 1 L - SS501

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter

Alexseal Flattening Additive

Pettit Tuff Coat Metal Primer

Pettit Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer

Pettit Tie Coat Primer

Alexseal X Acrylic Topcoat

Alexseal Acrylic Topcoat X Converter Spray

Alexseal Non Skid Coating

Alexseal Super Build 302 Base - P3002

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Accelerator - A4429

Alexseal R4042 Epoxy Primer Reducer

Flexdel Armor Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Pettit Trinidad XSR Triple Biocide Hard Antifouling Paint

Awlgrip Awlspar Classic Spar Varnish - M3131Q

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base

Awlgrip Awlcat #2 Topcoat Converter

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Converter

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer

Alexseal Premium Topcoat 501 Clear Gloss

Travaco Gluvit Waterproof Epoxy Sealer

Teak Wonder Teak Wood Dressing and Sealer

Teakdecking Systems Water Based Sealer and Protector

SEMCO Teak Sealer

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 ml - FF15K

Propspeed Lightspeed Foul-Release Underwater Light Kit - 15 ml - LSP15K

Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System

Polymarine Flexithane Hypalon Paint

Polymarine Superflex PVC Paint

Pettit Unepoxy HRT Seasonal Antifouling Paint

Pettit Vivid Antifouling Paint

Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Satin Sheen Varnish - V-975Q

Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Ultra-Clear Varnish - 2067Q

Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Varnish 1015

Pettit Z-Spar Flagship High Build Varnish 2015

Pettit EZ-Prime Multipurpose Topside Primer

Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer

Pettit Aerosol Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier - 20 oz - 1792

Pettit Antifouling Bottom Paint for Inflatable Boats - 1841Q

Pettit Black Widow Antifouling Racing Paint

Pettit Easypoxy (EZPoxy) Topside Paint

Pettit ECO HRT Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Pettit EZ Bilge

Pettit EZ Cabin Coat Mold and Mildew Resistant Interior Paint

Pettit EZ Decks Non-Skid Deck Paint

Pettit EZ Fabricoat Flexible Marine Fabric Refinisher

Pettit EZ Wood Sealer

Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Bottom Paint

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Boat Paints

There is a boat paint for every application ? make sure you use the right one!

Read the directions, please.

Strip it down, then build it up

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