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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.

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MDR Anti-Fouling Transducer Paint - MDR-720

WPT Bronze Wool Pads

ArroWorthy 1045 Badger White China Bristle Brush

LifeSafe Gator Grip Anti-Slip Safety Grit Tape

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

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

ArroWorthy White Pearl White China Bristle Brush

Awlgrip Premium Tack Rags - 73009

ArroWorthy Tradesman Roller & Tray Set - 9SS

Klean-Strip Odorless Mineral Spirits

3M ScotchBlue Tape + Plastic

Seachoice "R" Type Disc Pad Assembly

Klean-Strip Acetone Solvent

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

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

KiwiGrip Roller Brush - KG-102-04

Taylor Made StepSafe Non-Slip Adhesive Traction Pad - 11990

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

3M Green Corps File Sheets (5-Pack) - 32231

Teakdecking Systems Replacement Sanding Strips - 231-045

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

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

BoatLIFE Release Sealant & Adhesive Remover

3M Professional Grade Rubberized Undercoating - 16 oz - 03584

Moeller Outboard & Inboard Engine Paint

3M Xtract Filter Bag - 65967

Epifanes Thinner

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Disc - 3" - 89496

Moeller Color Vision Engine Paint

Seachoice Aluminum Oxide Cut-Off Wheels (10-Pack)

3M Wetordry Sandpaper (5-Pack)

3M Paint and Rust Stripper - 4" - 03172

Star Brite Rust Eater & Converter - 092322

3M Green Corps Sanding Discs with Stikit Attachment (5-Pack)

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish Satin Additive - BF-SAT8

Moeller Cold Galvanizing Primer Spray - 025800

3M Rubber Sanding Block - 09292

Mirka Gold PSA Disks

Propspeed Application Kit - 4" - PSAP4KIT

Interlux Intergrip No-Skid Compound - 1/2 Pint - Y2398C/HPCA

Seachoice Acetone - 1 Quart - 90811

Moeller Zinc Phosphate Spray Primer

Moeller Color Vision High Heat Acrylic Lacquer Engine Paint

3M Hand-Masker Advanced Masking Film

Megaware Grip Guard Safety Tape

Epifanes Waterline Paint

Interlux 216 Special Thinner - 1 Quart - Y216/QTCA

Gator Guards GatorSkinz Non-Skid Step Pad

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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