Paint & Painting Supplies

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

    $45.63 - $60.65
  2. Interlux 2333N Reducing Solvent - 1 Quart - Y2333N/QTCA

    $45.37
  3. Interlux Bilgekote Quick Dry Enamel - 1 Quart

    $45.11
  4. 3M Random Orbital Sander Adaptor for Hose Assembly - 2.24" - 33770

    $44.74
  5. Mirka Power Cable for Deos, Deros and Leros Sanders - 14' - MIE9017211

    $44.13
  6. Mirka Abranet Multi-Hole Grip Faced Vacuum Pad

    $44.13 - $102.70
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  7. Mirka Mirlon Scuff Pads

    $44.13 - $53.16
  8. MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish Thinner/Solvent - BF-THIN32

    $43.34
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  9. Propspeed Lightspeed Kit - LSKIT

    $42.88
  10. 3M Scotch-Brite Grinding Disc Kit - 03050

    $42.64
  11. Teak Wonder Teak Wood Dressing and Sealer

    $42.63 - $174.82
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  12. 3M Wetordry Sanding Sheets (25-Pack)

    $41.98 - $46.49
  13. BoatLIFE Life-Calk Solvent & Cleaner - 1056

    $41.49
  14. ArroWorthy Paint Brush & Roller Cleaner - 6006

    $41.13
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  15. 3M FB12 Hand-Masker Film Blade - 06802

    $40.60
  16. ArroWorthy Mini Roller Kit (10-Pack) - AW GLK KIT

    $40.06
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  17. Perko Chrome Plated Step Plate (2-Pack)

    $40.06 - $49.93
  18. 3M PPS Series 2.0 Cup

    $37.84 - $59.92
  19. 3M Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean and Strip Discs (10-Pack) - 4" - 07466

    $36.46
  20. 3M Dust Extractor Adaptor

    $36.46 - $82.00
  21. ArroWorthy Microfiber Professional 8-Piece Painting Kit - AW MFR 8PC KIT

    $35.85
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  22. Mirka Gold PSA File Roll

    $35.13 - $53.16
  23. Interlux Original Spar Varnish - 1 Quart - Y90/QTCA

    $35.10
  24. Epifanes Polyurethane Brush Thinner

    $34.42 - $49.95
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  25. 3M Finesse-it Roloc Finishing Disc Pad - 3" - 14736

    $33.70
  26. Mirka Galaxy Multifit Grip Sanding Disks

    $33.62 - $84.69
  27. Mirka Cloth Vacuum Bag - MPA0110

    $32.12
  28. Interlux 202 Fiberglass Solvent Wash - 1 Quart - Y202/QTCA

    $31.34
  29. Interlux 2316N Reducing Solvent for Spraying - 1 Quart - Y2316N/QTCA

    $31.14
  30. Interlux 333 Brushing Liquid - 1 Quart - Y333/QTCA

    $30.37
  31. Whitewater MEK Solvent/Cleaner - 540

    $30.19
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  32. Epifanes Clear Varnish

    $29.97 - $77.19
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  33. 3M Stikit Disc Hand Pad - 6" - 05591

    $29.56
  34. Mirka Gold Multifit Vacuum Sanding Disks

    $29.55 - $59.15
  35. Mirka Gold Solid Grip Sanding Disks

    $29.05 - $47.15
  36. ArroWorthy MicroFiber Mini Roller Kit (10-Pack) - AW MFR KIT

    $28.64
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  37. MagicEzy Mega Fusion - 200400

    $27.57
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  38. Propspeed Application Rollers (10-Pack) - 4" - PSAP4-10

    $27.49
  39. Whitewater Toluol Solvent - 520

    $27.28
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  40. Gator Guards GatorSkinz Non-Skid Step Pad

    $26.19 - $86.59
  41. Interlux 216 Special Thinner - 1 Quart - Y216/QTCA

    $26.10
  42. Epifanes Waterline Paint

    $25.99
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  43. Megaware Grip Guard Safety Tape

    $25.92
  44. Moeller Color Vision High Heat Acrylic Lacquer Engine Paint

    $25.85
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  45. 3M Hookit Soft Interface Pad

    $25.73 - $47.50
  46. Moeller Zinc Phosphate Spray Primer

    $25.68
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  47. Seachoice Acetone - 1 Quart - 90811

    $25.44
  48. Propspeed Application Kit - 4" - PSAP4KIT

    $24.86
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About Paint & Painting Supplies

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.