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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 Flattening Additive

Awlgrip Awlprep Surface Cleaner - T0008G

Awlgrip Standard Epoxy Spray Reducer

Alexseal Acrylic Topcoat X Converter Spray

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Base - J3005Q

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

Awlgrip Awlwood Brush Cleaner - T0200/1QTUS

Epifanes Non-Skid Deck Coating

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

ArroWorthy Microfiber Paint Roller Cover

Star Brite Detail Brush with Plastic Handle

Epifanes Mini Roller Handles for Mini Roller Covers

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

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

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

3M Marine Synthetic Abrasive Pad

Alexseal Premium Topcoat 501 Clear Gloss

WPT Stainless Steel Wool Pads

Awlgrip Cold Cure Primer Accelerator - M3066P

Aquagard 190 Waterbased Primer - Grey - 25009

LifeSafe SoftTex Soft Coarse Slip-Resistant Textured Vinyl Tape

Alexseal Super Build 302 Accelerator - A4030

Awlgrip Fast Evaporating Topcoat Spray Reducer

Epifanes Narrow Paint/Varnish Roller Tray - PVT

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

ArroWorthy White Pearl White China Bristle Brush

3M Marine Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper

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

Propspeed Propprep Metal Conditioner

Star Brite Rust Eater & Converter - 092322

Awlgrip Awlspar Varnish Brushing Reducer - T0016Q

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

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

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

ArroWorthy Blue Dolphin Aluminum Oxide Sanding Discs - 5"

3M Marine Imperial Wet or Dry Sandpaper Sheets

Harken Marine Slip Resistant Grip Tape

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Spray Reducer - T0202/1QTUS

ArroWorthy 1610 Black China Bristle Brush - 1610-4

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

ArroWorthy Blue Dolphin P-Flex Sanding Sponge

ArroWorthy Flexible Sanding Sponge - MC-11

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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