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

Pettit Unepoxy HRT Seasonal Antifouling Paint

Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss

MDR Inflatable and Dinghy Bottom Paint - MDR-787

Alexseal R5050 Topcoat Reducer Medium

Pettit EZ Decks Non-Skid Deck Paint

Pettit Tie Coat Primer

Travaco Gluvit Waterproof Epoxy Sealer

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 ml - FF15K

Pettit EZ Bilge

Epifanes Rapidcoat Wood Finish

Alexseal Wipe Down Solvent

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Base - J3005Q

Pettit ECO HRT Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Moeller Outboard & Inboard Engine Paint

Alexseal Premium Topcoat 501 Clear Gloss

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish UV Clear Urethane - BF-QC

Alexseal X Acrylic Topcoat

MDR Anti-Fouling Transducer Paint - MDR-720

Aquagard Antifouling Bottom Paint

Awlgrip Awlspar Classic Spar Varnish - M3131Q

Pettit Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer

Polymarine Superflex PVC Paint

Pettit EZ Wood Sealer

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Plus Converter - J3006P

Pettit EZ Cabin Coat Mold and Mildew Resistant Interior Paint

Epifanes Polyurethane 2-Part Yacht Coating - 750 ml - PUCG.750

Epifanes Woodfinish Matte

Flexdel Armor Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Alexseal R4042 Epoxy Primer Reducer

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Satin Matt Finish

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish

Epifanes Waterline Paint

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

Pettit Copper Bronze Antifouling Bottom Paint

Alexseal Non Skid Coating

Awlgrip Standard Epoxy Spray Reducer

Awlgrip Standard Spray Reducer

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base - Extreme Black - G2066Q

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Pettit Running Gear Guardian Kit - 1870Q

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

Awlgrip Awlwood Brushing Reducer - T0201/1QTUS

Awlgrip Awlprep Surface Cleaner - T0008G

Pettit 1793 Aerosol Transducer Paint - 1793SP

Propspeed Stripspeed Coating Remover - 1 L - SS501

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Primer - D8002Q

About Paints

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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