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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.

Paint & Painting Supplies

Epifanes Polyurethane Top Side Paint

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Roll Additive - A5018

Awlgrip Awlcat #3 Topcoat Converter - H3002P

Awlgrip #3 Topcoat Converter - H3002HG

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 mL - FF15K

Awlgrip Awlspar Classic Spar Varnish - M3131Q

Epifanes Polyurethane 2-Part Clear Gloss Yacht Coating - 750 mL - PUCG.750

Moeller Outboard & Inboard Engine Paint

ArroWorthy 5035 Tradesman White China Bristle Brush

Epifanes Multi Marine Primer - White - MMPW.750

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base - Extreme Black - G2066Q

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

Awlgrip Awlwood Brushing Reducer - T0201/1QTUS

WPT Bronze Wool Pads

Awlgrip Griptex Coarse Non-Skid Additive - 1 Quart - 73013Q

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Moeller Color Vision Engine Paint

Awlgrip Awlprep Surface Cleaner - T0008G

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Base - J3005Q

Awlgrip Awlwood Brush Cleaner - T0200/1QTUS

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

Epifanes 2-Part Polyurethane Spray Thinner - 1000 mL - PUTS.1000

3M Marine Synthetic Abrasive Pad

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Plus Converter - J3006P

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Converter - D3002Q

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Primer - Off-White - D8002Q

Awlgrip Premium Tack Rags - 73009

WPT Stainless Steel Wool Pads

Aquagard 190 Waterbased Primer - Grey - 25009

Awlgrip Cold Cure Primer Accelerator - M3066P

LifeSafe SoftTex Soft Coarse Slip-Resistant Textured Vinyl Tape

Alexseal Super Build 302 Accelerator - A4030

Epifanes Narrow Paint/Varnish Roller Tray - PVT

ArroWorthy White Pearl White China Bristle Brush

3M Marine Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Propspeed Application Rollers (10-Pack) - 4" - PSAP4-10

Star Brite Rust Eater & Converter - 092322

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Water-Based Interior Varnish - AMV.1000

ArroWorthy Blue Dolphin Aluminum Oxide Sanding Discs - 5"

3M Marine Imperial Wet or Dry Sandpaper Sheets

Awlgrip Awlspar Varnish Brushing Reducer - T0016Q

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

Harken Marine Slip Resistant Grip Tape

ArroWorthy 1610 Black China Bristle Brush - 1610-4

ArroWorthy Microfiber Professional 8-Piece Painting Kit - AW MFR 8PC KIT

About Paint & Painting Supplies

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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