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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

Interlux Epoxy Primekote Primer Kit - 1 Quart - Y404KIT/QTCA

Interlux Bottomkote Antifouling Paint

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

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

Pettit Unepoxy HRT Seasonal Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux Schooner Gold High Gloss Varnish - 1 Quart - YVA500/QTCA

Epifanes Two Part Semi-Gloss Polyurethane Primer

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Converter

Alexseal 501 Topcoat Blending Solvent - A5033Q

Epifanes Rapidcoat Wood Finish

Mirka Iridium Multi-Hole Grip Sanding Disks

Interlux Brightside Polyurethane Topside Finish - 1 Quart

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Mirka Dry Guide Coat

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

Interlux Sikkens Cetol Marine Gloss Wood Finish - 1 Quart - IVA315/QTCA

Alexseal R5015 Topcoat Reducer Brush

Alexseal R5050 Topcoat Reducer Medium

Alexseal R5030 Topcoat Reducer Slow

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Accelerator - A4429

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

Mirka Multi-Hole Vacuum Backup Pad

Interlux Interdeck Non-Skid Deck Paint - 1 Quart

Aquagard Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux Flattening Agent for 1-Part Finishes - 1 Quart - YMA715/QTCA

Pettit EZ Prime 6149 High Build Topside Undercoater - 1 Quart - 6149CAQ

Awlgrip Brushing Reducer

Pettit Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier Spray 1792 - 16 oz - 1792CA

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

Mirka Galaxy Perforated Grip Sanding Roll

Pettit EZ Wood Sealer 2018 - 1 Quart - 2018CAQ

Interlux Sikkens Cetol Marine Light Wood Finish - 1 Quart - IVA290/QTCA

Interlux Sikkens Cetol Marine Satin Wood Finish

Interlux Sikkens Cetol Marine Natural Teak Wood Finish

Alexseal Wipe Down Solvent

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Roll Additive - A5018

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

Mirka Coarse Cut Solid Grip Disks

Interlux Schooner High Gloss Varnish - 1 Quart - Y96/QTCA

Alexseal R4042 Epoxy Primer Reducer

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

Mirka Autonet Grip Sanding Disks

Mirka Autonet Perforated Grip Sanding Roll

Epifanes Multi Marine Primer - White - MMPW.750

KiwiGrip Non-Skid Deck System with Special Roller Cover

Epifanes Woodfinish Matte

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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