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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 Green Corps Fibre Discs (20-Pack)

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish Traditional Amber System Urethane Varnish

3M Scotch-Brite Large Area Stripe Removal Disc - 8" - 07517

3M 246U Green Corps Stikit Production Sheets (100-Pack) - 02230

3M Hookit Soft Abrasive Disc Pad - 8" - 05768

Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System

Interlux VC Performance Epoxy Kit - 2 Gal - V127KIT/2CA

Flexdel Armor Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 - White - P1610

3M 363I Stikit Paper Disc Roll

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

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Discs (10-Pack) - 07524

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

3M Antistatic Electric Hose - 5 m (16.4') - 33646

3M 426U Paper Sheets (50-Pack) - 66827

3M 360L Xtract Film Discs (100-Pack) - 5"

3M Moisture Resistant Protective Sheeting - 06725

3M 260L Hookit Dust Free Purple Finishing Film Abrasive Disc - 6" - 30766

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

3M 787C Fibre Discs (25-Pack) - 7" - 89638

3M Performance Spray Gun Ball Valve - 26839

3M PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System Kit

3M Hookit Rigid Marine Fairing Board - 83497

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

3M Hookit Flexible Marine Fairing Board - 83978

3M PPS Lid & Liner Kit

3M 236U Stikit Gold Disc Roll

3M Stikit Hand File Board - 05444

3M 255U Green Corps Stikit Disc - 8"

3M 236U Hookit Dust Free Gold Abrasive Discs (75-Pack) - 6" - 01083

3M 737U Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Abrasive Discs (50-Pack) - 6" - 06096

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

3M 216U Stikit Gold Paper Sheet Roll

3M 775L Xtract Cubitron II Film Discs (50-Pack) - 6" - 86824

3M Dust Extractor Filters (2-Pack) - 33647

3M 236U Stikit Gold Abrasive Sheet Roll - 02698

Mirka Abralon Foam Grip Disks

3M Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block Kit - 35829

3M Softback Sanding Sponges (20-Pack)

3M 740I Imperial Hookit Sheet

3M Hookit Hand File Board - 05744

Alexseal Topcoat Converter Spray

3M 6444 Scotch-Brite Extra Duty Hand Pads (60-Pack) - 7000121091

3M 255L Stikit Gold Film Disc Roll - 6"

Propspeed Foulfree Multi-Surface Underwater Coating Kit

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

Alexseal 501 Premium Topcoat

3M 213Q Wetordry Abrasive Sheets (50-Pack)

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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