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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

ArroWorthy Flexible Angled Sanding Sponge - MF-10

ArroWorthy Flexible Sanding Sponge - MC-11

3M Marine Imperial Wet or Dry Sandpaper Sheets

Star Brite Rust Eater & Converter - 092322

Seachoice Adhesive Pin Stripe Remover Tool - 91911

Alexseal Surface Degreaser/Dewaxer - A9091G

Alexseal 414 Fast Spot Finish Primer

Aquagard 181 Marine Grade Primer - Grey

Mirka HEPA Dust Extractor - DE-1230-PC

Mirka Flat Filter - DE-FILT

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

Mirka Twisted Wool Cutting Buff Pads - 3" - MPADTW-3

Mirka Cloth Vacuum Bag - MPA0110

Mirka Disposable Dust Bags - MPA0465

Mirka Sander Vacuum Kit - 6" - MRP-650SGV

Mirka Coaxial Cable/Vacuum Hose With Sleeve - 19.7' - MIE6515711US

Mirka MV-412/912 Dust Extractor Filter - MV-412FE

Mirka Coaxial Air Supply/Vacuum Hose - 18' - MV-412HA

Mirka PROS SGV Sander Fleece Dust Bag - MRP-SGVB

Mirka Dust-Free Handle System Kit - MUSDF-6HSE

Mirka Multi-Hole Interface Pad - 6" - 1066

Mirka Solid Soft Interface Pads - 6" - 1066SF

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

Mirka Multi-Hole Vacuum Backup Pad

Mirka Deros Electric Orbital Sander

Mirka Gold Solid Grip Sanding Disks

Mirka Iridium Multi-Hole Grip Sanding Disks

Mirka Coarse Cut Solid PSA Disks

Mirka Coarse Cut Solid Grip Disks

Mirka Abralon Foam Grip Disks

Mirka Abranet Grip Sanding Disks

Mirka Abranet Delta Sanding Triangles

Mirka Abranet Ace Grip Disks

Mirka Abranet Ace HD Grip Sanding Roll

Mirka Galaxy Solid PSA Link Roll Sanding Disks

Mirka Galaxy Solid Grip Sanding Disks

Mirka Coarse Cut Multi-Hole Grip Sanding Disks

CRC Rust Converter - 18418

Propspeed Propclean Wipes (10-Pack) - PCWIPE10

Propspeed Propprep Wipes (10-Pack) - PPWIPE10

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

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

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

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

Seachoice Aluminum Oxide Cut-Off Wheels (10-Pack)

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

Seachoice Gold Aluminum Oxide Hook & Loop Discs (50-Pack)

Seachoice Red Ceramic Type "R" Cloth Backed Discs (50-Pack)

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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