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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 Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Mirka Abranet Grip Sanding Roll

Epifanes Rapidcoat Wood Finish

Mirka Abranet Grip Sanding Disks

Alexseal R5015 Topcoat Reducer Brush

Alexseal R5050 Topcoat Reducer Medium

Epifanes Two Part Semi-Gloss Polyurethane Primer

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Converter

Alexseal Super Build 302 Accelerator - A4030

Mirka Galaxy Solid PSA Link Roll Sanding Disks

Seachoice Zirconium PSA "C" Weight Sheet Roll

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

Flexdel UltraGard Premium Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint

Epifanes Non-Skid Deck Coating

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

Alexseal 501 Topcoat Blending Solvent - A5033Q

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

Seachoice "R" Type Surface Conditioning Discs (25-Pack)

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer

Mirka Multi-Hole Grip Soft Faced Vacuum Backup Pad - 6" - 106SGV

Mirka Abranet Grip Sanding Board Sheets

Awlgrip Awlspar Classic Spar Varnish - M3131Q

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Primer - Off-White - D8002Q

Mirka Fleece Dustbags - DE-FDB

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Converter - D3002Q

Awlgrip Awlwood Brushing Reducer - T0201/1QTUS

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Spray Reducer - T0202/1QTUS

Epifanes Polyurethane Top Side Paint

Seachoice Blue Ceramic Blend Hook & Loop Discs with Vacuum Holes (50-Pack)

Mirka Multi-Hole Grip Soft Faced Backing Pad - 6" - 916SGV48

Mirka Abranet Delta Sanding Triangles

Propspeed Stripspeed Coating Remover - 1 L - SS501

Mirka PROS SGV Sander Fleece Dust Bag - MRP-SGVB

Alexseal Surface Degreaser/Dewaxer - A9091G

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 Converter - White - C1617

Mirka Multi-Hole Interface Pad - 6" - 1066

Mirka Solid Soft Interface Pads - 6" - 1066SF

Flexdel Armor Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Alexseal Finish Primer 442

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Converter

Awlgrip Griptex Coarse Non-Skid Additive - 1 Quart - 73013Q

Sika Primer-206 G+P

Mirka Coarse Cut Solid PSA Disks

Mirka Abranet Ace HD Grip Sanding Roll

Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT

Awlgrip Awlwood Brush Cleaner - T0200/1QTUS

Seachoice Open Coat Aluminum Oxide PSA "C" Weight Sheet Roll

Epifanes Polyurethane 2-Part Clear Satin Yacht Coating - 750 mL - PUCS.750

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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