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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

Alexseal 501 Premium Topcoat

Alexseal Topcoat Converter Brush

Alexseal Finish Primer 442

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Converter

Alexseal R5015 Topcoat Reducer Brush

Alexseal Topcoat Converter Spray

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Roll Additive - A5018

Alexseal R5050 Topcoat Reducer Medium

ArroWorthy 1045 Badger White China Bristle Brush

Alexseal R4042 Epoxy Primer Reducer

Alexseal Wipe Down Solvent

MDR Anti-Fouling Transducer Paint - MDR-720

Alexseal Surface Degreaser/Dewaxer - A9091G

Alexseal Flattening Additive

Alexseal X Acrylic Topcoat

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Alexseal Premium Topcoat 501 Clear Gloss

ArroWorthy 1550 Double-Thick Chip Brush

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Foam Roller Covers (10-Pack) - 4-FMCK

ArroWorthy 5035 Tradesman White China Bristle Brush

Alexseal Non Skid Coating

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 - White - P1610

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Foam Roller Kit - 4-FMS-K

Alexseal R5030 Topcoat Reducer Slow

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Foam Roller Cover

ArroWorthy 8505 Foam Brush

ArroWorthy Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 9PBM

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Accelerator - A4429

ArroWorthy Microfiber Paint Roller Cover

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

Alexseal Acrylic Topcoat X Converter Spray

ArroWorthy Metal Paint Roller Tray - RM 400

ArroWorthy Paint Mixer/Blender - M1011GAL

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 7" - RF200-7

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

ArroWorthy Paint-Mate All Purpose Roller Cover

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

Alexseal 501 Topcoat Blending Solvent - A5033Q

ArroWorthy MicroFiber Mini Roller Kit (10-Pack) - AW MFR KIT

ArroWorthy Mighty Mini Woven Roller Kit - 4-WLS-K

ArroWorthy Tradesman Roller & Tray Set - 9SS

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 Converter - White - C1617

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 9" - RF200-9

ArroWorthy Plastic Paint Roller Tray - 4" - 4RWT-P

ArroWorthy Golden Eagle Roller Frame - 4" - 4PHK5G

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Glossdel Lintless Roller Covers (2-Pack) - 4-GL3T/P

ArroWorthy Silky Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 7PBM

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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