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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

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

3M Marine Synthetic Abrasive Pad

WPT Bronze Wool Pads

3M Marine Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper

3M Marine Tack Cloth - 051144-03192

3M Stripe Off Wheels (5-Pack) - 4" - 07499

3M Marine Imperial Wet or Dry Sandpaper Sheets

WPT Stainless Steel Wool Pads

3M Bondo Tack Cloth - 00813

3M Imperial Stikit Discs (50-Pack) - 6" - 00374

3M Paint and Rust Stripper - 4" - 03172

3M Mar-Hyde One-Step Rust Converter - 1 Quart - 03513

3M Professional Grade Rubberized Undercoating - 16 oz - 03584

3M Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scour Pads 86 (12-Pack) - 05509

3M Scotch-Brite Grinding Disc Kit - 03050

3M Sanding Block - 05519

3M Wetordry Sponge Pads 20 (5-Pack) - 05526

3M Stikit Soft Hand Pads (5-Pack) - 05530

3M Stikit Hand File Board - 05444

3M 255U Green Corps Hookit Regalite Discs (25-Pack) - 8" - 00524

3M 255L Hookit Gold Film Discs (100-Pack) - 5" - 01062

3M Stikit Green Disc Roll - 6" - 01506

3M Trizact Hookit Foam Abrasive Discs (15-Pack) - 6" - 02085

3M Trizact Hookit Clear Coat Sanding Abrasive Discs (25-Pack) - 6" - 02088

3M Trizact Hookit Blending Abrasive Discs (15-Pack) - 6" - 02090

3M Hookit Gold Sheets (50-Pack) - 02473

3M Gold Abrasive Sheets (50-Pack) - 02539

3M 236U Stikit Gold Abrasive Sheet Roll - 02698

3M Stikit Soft Abrasive Disc Back-Up Pad - 8" - 05568

3M Stikit Disc Pad - 5" - 05575

3M Stikit Disc Hand Pad - 6" - 05591

3M Hookit Foam Hand Sanding Pad - 05612

3M Stikit Sanding Block Kit - 05692

3M Hookit Sanding Block Kit - 05684

3M Hookit Sanding Block - 05686

3M Perfect-It Back-Up Pad - 7" - 05718

3M Hookit Soft Hand Block - 05742

3M Hookit Hand File Board - 05744

3M Perfect-It Quick Connect Adaptor - 5/8" - 05752

3M Dry Guide Coat Cartridge Kit - 1.75 oz - 05861

3M Scotch-Brite Light Cleansing Hand Pads (20-Pack) - 07445

3M Scotch-Brite General Purpose Hand Pads (20-Pack) - 07447

3M Scotch-Brite Ultra Fine Hand Pads (20-Pack) - 07448

3M 922 Disc Pad Holder - 07494

3M 918 Disc Pad Holder - 09451

3M Finesse-it Roloc Finishing Disc Pad - 3" - 14736

3M Accuspray ONE Spray Gun Kit - 16578

3M Accuspray ONE Spray Gun System with Standard PPS - 16580

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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