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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 Dust Extractor Y-Connector - 33652

3M Dust Extractor Handle Extension - 33765

3M Random Orbital Sander Adaptor for Hose Assembly - 2.24" - 33770

3M Dust Extractor - 45 L (11.9 Gal) - 33774

3M Perfect-it Quick Connect Adaptor - 9/16" - 33271

3M Cubitron II Abrasive Fibre Discs (5-Pack) - 5" - 33413

3M Pistol Grip Disc Sanders for Body Repair - 33577

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

3M Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc - 4 1/2" - 29901

3M 30062 Hookit Clean Sanding Multi-Connection Disc Pad - 6" - 30062

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

3M Trizact Hookit Foam Discs (15-Pack) - 6" - 30662

3M Sanding Discs with Stikit Attachment (5-Pack) - 6" - 31435

3M Clean Sanding Disc Pad Kit - 3" - 20427

3M Xtract Low Profile Back-Up Pad - 6" - 20465

3M Bondo Aerosol Trigger - 128

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean and Strip Discs (10-Pack) - 4" - 07466

3M Scotch-Brite Scuffing Discs (10-Pack) - 6" - 07467

3M Stripe Off Wheels (5-Pack) - 4" - 07499

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

3M Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper - 06518

3M FB12 Hand-Masker Film Blade - 06802

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

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

3M 336U Paper Sheets (50-Pack) - 66212

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

3M Plastic Sheeting - 06723

3M 388N Plastic Sheeting with Yellow Masking Tape - 06724

3M Moisture Resistant Protective Sheeting - 06725

3M Stikit Dust Free Disc Pad - 6" - 45218

3M Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Radius Sanding Block Kit - 35833

3M Professional Series Half Facepiece Paint Spray Packout - 37078

3M Detailing Squeeze Bottle - 12 oz - 37720

3M Non-Vacuum Random Orbital Sander - 6" - 20324

3M Electric Random Orbital Sander - 6" - 33779

3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polisher - 34101

3M Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block Kit - 35829

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

3M Antistatic Pneumatic Hose - 10 m (32.8') - 33790

3M Self-Generated Vacuum Random Orbital Sander - 6" - 20327

3M Performance Spray Gun Needle - 26838

3M Performance Spray Gun Ball Valve - 26839

3M Performance Spray Gun Rebuild Kit - 26840

3M Performance Industrial Spray Gun System - 26878

3M Performance Spray Gun System with PPS 2.0 - 26778

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

3M Performance Spray Gun Whip Pins (4-Pack) - 26834

3M Performance Spray Gun Locking Collars (4-Pack) - 26835

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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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