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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

Epifanes Clear Varnish

Epifanes Polyurethane Top Side Paint

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 mL - FF15K

MDR Anti-Fouling Transducer Paint - MDR-720

Epifanes Waterline Paint

Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss

Propspeed Stripspeed Coating Remover - 1 L - SS501

Epifanes Thinner

Moeller Outboard & Inboard Engine Paint

Epifanes Rapidcoat Wood Finish

ArroWorthy 1045 Badger White China Bristle Brush

Teakdecking Systems Water Based Sealer and Protector

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

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish

Epifanes Polyurethane Brush Thinner

Propspeed Lightspeed Kit - LSKIT

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

ArroWorthy Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 9PBM

ArroWorthy 5035 Tradesman White China Bristle Brush

Moeller Color Vision Engine Paint

BoatLIFE Release Sealant & Adhesive Remover

WPT Bronze Wool Pads

ArroWorthy 1550 Double-Thick Chip Brush

Epifanes High Density Moltopren Foam Roller Cover - RCM

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Foam Roller Cover

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

ArroWorthy Tradesman Roller & Tray Set - 9SS

Klean-Strip Acetone Solvent

Propspeed Application Kit - 4" - PSAP4KIT

ArroWorthy 8505 Foam Brush

ArroWorthy Paint-Mate All Purpose Roller Cover

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

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 7" - RF200-7

ArroWorthy Paint Mixer/Blender - M1011GAL

BoatLIFE Life-Calk Solvent & Cleaner - 1056

Epifanes Mini Roller Handles for Mini Roller Covers

LifeSafe Soft Textured Vinyl Non-Skid Strips

ArroWorthy Microfiber Paint Roller Cover

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Glossdel Lintless Roller Cover - 9FGL2

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 9" - RF200-9

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

Star Brite Detail Brush with Plastic Handle

3M Marine Tack Cloth - 051144-03192

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

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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