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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 Acrylic Topcoat X Converter Spray

Whitewater MEK Solvent/Cleaner - 540

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish

BoatLIFE Release Sealant & Adhesive Remover

Alexseal Non Skid Coating

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base - Extreme Black - G2066Q

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

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish UV Clear Urethane - BF-QC

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Satin Matt Finish

Epifanes Non-Skid Deck Coating

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Base - J3005Q

ArroWorthy 5035 Tradesman White China Bristle Brush

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Accelerator - A4429

Propspeed Clear Coat - 320 mL - CC320

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

ArroWorthy 1550 Double-Thick Chip Brush

Epifanes Multi Marine Primer - White - MMPW.750

Flexdel Armor Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Plus Converter - J3006P

Propspeed Lightspeed Kit - LSKIT

Alexseal Premium Topcoat 501 Clear Gloss

Awlgrip Awlwood Brush Cleaner - T0200/1QTUS

Awlgrip Awlwood Brushing Reducer - T0201/1QTUS

Klean-Strip Acetone Solvent

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Awlgrip Awlprep Surface Cleaner - T0008G

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

Awlgrip Standard Spray Reducer

Epifanes High Density Moltopren Foam Roller Cover - RCM

Alexseal Flattening Additive

Moeller Color Vision Engine Paint

Sika Primer-206 G+P

Awlgrip Griptex Coarse Non-Skid Additive - 1 Quart - 73013Q

ArroWorthy Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 9PBM

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT

Alexseal R5030 Topcoat Reducer Slow

ArroWorthy 8505 Foam Brush

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

Moeller Cold Galvanizing Primer Spray - 025800

Moeller Zinc Phosphate Spray Primer

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish Thinner/Solvent - BF-THIN32

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Foam Roller Cover

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Base - Yellow

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

Propspeed Application Kit - 4" - PSAP4KIT

Seachoice Shield Premium Multi-Season Ablative Paint

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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