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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

MDR Anti-Fouling Transducer Paint - MDR-720

Star Brite Dip-It Whip-It

Moeller Outboard & Inboard Engine Paint

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

Moeller Color Vision Engine Paint

Epifanes Waterline Paint

Moeller Cold Galvanizing Primer Spray - 025800

Moeller Color Vision High Heat Acrylic Lacquer Engine Paint

Moeller Zinc Phosphate Spray Primer

Epifanes Clear Varnish

Teak Wonder Teak Wood Dressing and Sealer

Awlgrip Standard Epoxy Spray Reducer

Propspeed Lightspeed Kit - LSKIT

Awlgrip Fast Evaporating Topcoat Spray Reducer

Awlgrip Awlspar Varnish Brushing Reducer - T0016Q

Awlgrip Standard Spray Reducer

Alexseal R4042 Epoxy Primer Reducer

Aquagard 190 Waterbased Primer - Grey - 25009

Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss

Propspeed Propprep Metal Conditioner

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish

Awlgrip Brushing Reducer

Teakdecking Systems Water Based Sealer and Protector

Alexseal Wipe Down Solvent

Awlgrip Cold Cure Primer Accelerator - M3066P

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 mL - FF15K

SEMCO Teak Sealer

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Roll Additive - A5018

Epifanes Woodfinish Matte

Alexseal R5015 Topcoat Reducer Brush

Alexseal R5050 Topcoat Reducer Medium

Aquagard Antifouling Bottom Paint

Epifanes Multi Marine Primer - White - MMPW.750

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

Alexseal Super Build 302 Accelerator - A4030

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Accelerator - A4429

Flexdel UltraGard Premium Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint

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

Awlgrip Awlwood Brushing Reducer - T0201/1QTUS

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Spray Reducer - T0202/1QTUS

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

MDR Inflatable and Dinghy Bottom Paint - Black - MDR-787

Epifanes Rapidcoat Wood Finish

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Converter

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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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