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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

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Base - J3005Q

Awlgrip Awlspar Varnish Brushing Reducer - T0016Q

Awlgrip Premium Tack Rags - 73009

Mirka Gold PSA File Roll

BoatLIFE Life-Calk Solvent & Cleaner - 1056

ArroWorthy Tradesman Roller & Tray Set - 9SS

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

Propspeed Application Kit - 4" - PSAP4KIT

ArroWorthy Paint-Mate All Purpose Roller Cover

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Foam Roller Cover

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Plus Converter - J3006P

Mirka Abranet Grip Sanding Board Sheets

3M Marine Synthetic Abrasive Pad

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

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

Epifanes Mini Roller Handles for Mini Roller Covers

Propspeed Commercial Kit - PSCKIT

ArroWorthy Microfiber Paint Roller Cover

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Spray Reducer - T0202/1QTUS

KiwiGrip Roller Brush - KG-102-04

ArroWorthy Mini Roller Kit (10-Pack) - AW GLK KIT

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 7" - RF200-7

Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT

Seachoice Ultimate Defense High Copper Antifouling Paint

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

Star Brite Detail Brush with Plastic Handle

Mirka Dry Guide Coat

Mirka Abranet Ace HD Sanding Disks

Mirka Galaxy Perforated Grip Sanding Roll

3M Marine Tack Cloth - 051144-03192

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 9" - RF200-9

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

ArroWorthy Paint Mixer/Blender - M1011GAL

ArroWorthy Plastic Paint Roller Tray - 4" - 4RWT-P

ArroWorthy Silky Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 7PBM

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

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

Seachoice Zirconium PSA "C" Weight Sheet Roll

Seachoice Wet/Dry Silicon Carbide Paper (50-Pack)

Megaware Grip Guard Safety Tape

Alexseal Super Build 302 Accelerator - A4030

WPT Stainless Steel Wool Pads

Awlgrip Cold Cure Primer Accelerator - M3066P

Awlgrip Fast Evaporating Topcoat Spray Reducer

LifeSafe Soft Textured Vinyl Non-Skid Strips

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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