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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 Cubitron II Net Disc Roll

Sika Primer-209 D

3M Green Corps Roloc Discs (25-Pack)

Alexseal Fast Spot Primer 414 Converter - White - C4147

Awlgrip Awlcat #3 Topcoat Converter - H3002P

3M 737U Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Sheet Roll

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Plus Converter - J3006P

3M 211K Utility Cloth Roll

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

3M 737U Cubitron II Hookit File Sheet

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

3M Hookit Soft Hand Block - 05742

3M Plastic Sheeting - 06723

Mirka Abranet Ace Grip Disks

Awlgrip Awlprep Surface Cleaner - T0008G

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

Mirka Abranet Multi-Hole Grip Faced Interface Pad

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

3M Perfect-It Quick Connect Adaptor - 5/8" - 05752

3M Green Corps Abrasive File Belts (20-Pack)

Sika Primer-206 G+P

Alexseal Acrylic Topcoat X Converter Spray

Pettit Flagship High Build Varnish 2015 - 1 Quart - 2015CAQ

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

Alexseal 414 Fast Spot Finish Primer

Interlux Micron CSC Antifouling Paint

3M Performance Gravity HVLP Atomizing Head Refill Kit

Alexseal Surface Degreaser/Dewaxer - A9091G

Epifanes Polyurethane 2-Part Clear Gloss Yacht Coating - 750 mL - PUCG.750

Mirka Coarse Cut Solid PSA Disks

Mirka Abranet Ace HD Grip Sanding Roll

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 Converter - White - C1617

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish UV Clear Urethane - BF-QC

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

3M Performance Pressure HVLP Atomizing Head Refill Kit

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Discs (25-Pack)

Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT

Epifanes Polyurethane Top Side Paint

3M 314D Utility Cloth Roll

Seachoice Open Coat Aluminum Oxide PSA "C" Weight Disc Roll (100-Pack)

Pettit Captain's Varnish 1015 - 1 Quart - 1015CAQ

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

3M Dust Extractor Y-Connector - 33652

3M Dust Extractor Handle Extension - 33765

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

Mirka Galaxy Solid PSA Link Roll Sanding Disks

Mirka Solid Soft Interface Pads - 6" - 1066SF

Awlgrip Awlwood Brush Cleaner - T0200/1QTUS

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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