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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

Mirka Power Cable for Deos, Deros and Leros Sanders - 14' - MIE9017211

Aquagard 190 Waterbased Primer - Grey - 25009

KiwiGrip Roller Brush - KG-102-04

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

ArroWorthy Silky Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 7PBM

Mirka Gold Multifit Vacuum Sanding Disks

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Base - Yellow

Alexseal Cor Spec 135 Primer Converter - White

BoatLIFE Life-Calk Solvent & Cleaner - 1056

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

Mirka Dry Guide Coat

LifeSafe Soft Textured Vinyl Non-Skid Strips

Moeller Cold Galvanizing Primer Spray - 025800

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Plus Converter - J3006P

Awlgrip Premium Tack Rags - 73009

Awlgrip Standard Spray Reducer

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 7" - RF200-7

LifeSafe SoftTex Soft Coarse Slip-Resistant Textured Vinyl Tape

Seachoice Acetone - 1 Quart - 90811

Teakdecking Systems Replacement Sanding Strips - 231-045

Epifanes Mini Roller Handles for Mini Roller Covers

Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads - PPB.20

Klean-Strip Odorless Mineral Spirits

Awlgrip Awlwood Brushing Reducer - T0201/1QTUS

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Glossdel Lintless Roller Covers (2-Pack) - 4-GL3T/P

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 - White - P1610

Moeller Color Vision High Heat Acrylic Lacquer Engine Paint

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Glossdel Lintless Roller Cover - 9FGL2

Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT

Star Brite Detail Brush with Plastic Handle

Mirka Abranet Multi-Hole Grip Faced Vacuum Pad

Mirka Autonet Grip Sanding Disks

Awlgrip Awlspar Varnish Brushing Reducer - T0016Q

Awlgrip Fast Evaporating Topcoat Spray Reducer

3M Marine Tack Cloth - 051144-03192

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

Seachoice Green Zirconia Resin Fibre Grinding Discs (20-Pack)

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

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

WPT Stainless Steel Wool Pads

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 Converter - White - C1617

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

MDR Amazon's Strip Away - SA-925

Awlgrip Awlwood Brush Cleaner - T0200/1QTUS

3M Marine Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper

3M Marine Synthetic Abrasive Pad

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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