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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

Aquagard 181 Marine Grade Primer - Grey

Propspeed Propclean Wipes (10-Pack) - PCWIPE10

Propspeed Propprep Wipes (10-Pack) - PPWIPE10

Seachoice Adhesive Pin Stripe Remover Tool - 91911

Seachoice Gold Aluminum Oxide Hook & Loop Discs (50-Pack)

Propspeed Propprep Metal Conditioner

Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss

Aquagard 190 Waterbased Primer - Grey - 25009

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish

Teakdecking Systems Water Based Sealer and Protector

Seachoice General Purpose Hand Sanding Pads (20-Pack) - 92013

Propspeed PropClean Wipes - PCW10

Mirka Disposable Dust Bags - MPA0465

Mirka Coarse Cut Multi-Hole Grip Sanding Disks

Awlgrip Standard Epoxy Spray Reducer

Awlgrip Cold Cure Primer Accelerator - M3066P

Mirka Abranet Ace HD Sanding Disks

Awlgrip Fast Evaporating Topcoat Spray Reducer

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

CRC Rust Converter - 18418

Mirka Autonet Grip Sanding Disks

Mirka Autonet Perforated Grip Sanding Roll

Awlgrip Awlspar Varnish Brushing Reducer - T0016Q

Awlgrip Standard Spray Reducer

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 mL - FF15K

Mirka Natural Lambs Wool Polishing Pads - 7.5" - MPADLW-7.5

Mirka Coarse Cut Solid Grip Disks

SEMCO Teak Sealer

Epifanes Woodfinish Matte

Mirka Galaxy Perforated Grip Sanding Roll

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

Epifanes Multi Marine Primer - White - MMPW.750

Alexseal R4042 Epoxy Primer Reducer

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Roll Additive - A5018

Mirka Multi-Hole Vacuum Backup Pad

Mirka Abranet Multi-Hole Pad Protector - 6" - 9956

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

Alexseal Wipe Down Solvent

Awlgrip Brushing Reducer

Mirka Dry Guide Coat

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Accelerator - A4429

Mirka Iridium Multi-Hole Grip Sanding Disks

Aquagard Antifouling Bottom Paint

Seachoice Hook & Loop Disc Backing Pad without Vacuum Holes - 91967

Seachoice Dust Free Aluminum Oxide Mesh Hook & Loop Discs (25-Pack)

Seachoice Brown 381C A/O Fibre Grinding Discs (25-Pack)

KiwiGrip Non-Skid Deck System with Special Roller Cover

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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