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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 Dust-Free Handle System Kit - MUSDF-6HSE

3M Dust Extractor - 45 L (11.9 Gal) - 33774

3M 777F Cloth Belt - 77927

Mirka HEPA Dust Extractor - DE-1230-PC

3M Performance Spray Gun System with PPS 2.0 - 26778

3M Performance Industrial Spray Gun System - 26878

3M Electric Random Orbital Sander - 6" - 33779

Mirka Deros Electric Orbital Sander

3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polisher - 34101

3M Performance Spray Gun - 26832

3M Accuspray ONE Spray Gun Kit - 16578

Mirka Deos Direct Electric Orbital Sander

3M Accuspray ONE Pro Spray Gun Kit for PPS Series 2.0 - 26578

3M Accuspray ONE Spray Gun System with Standard PPS - 16580

3M Accuspray HGP Spray Gun Kit - 16587

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

3M Antistatic Pneumatic Hose - 10 m (32.8') - 33790

3M Non-Vacuum Random Orbital Sander - 6" - 20324

3M Performance Spray Gun Pressure Whip - 26833

3M Self-Generated Vacuum Random Orbital Sander - 6" - 20327

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

3M Abrasives Organizer Box - 33784

3M Hookit Sanding Block Kit - 05684

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

3M 251U Green Corps Stikit Production Discs (50-Pack) - 8"

3M Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc - 4 1/2" - 29901

3M 260L Hookit Dust Free Finishing Film Abrasive Discs (100-Pack) - 6" - 01068

3M Pistol Grip Disc Sanders for Body Repair - 33577

3M 252U Green Corps Stikit Production Discs (100-Pack) - 6"

3M Stikit Sanding Block Kit - 05692

3M Performance Spray Gun H/O Conversion Pack - 26837

3M 246U Green Corps Stikit Production Discs (50-Pack) - 8" - 01549

3M 251U Green Corps Stikit Production Sheets (100-Pack)

3M Stikit Green Disc Roll - 6" - 01506

Pettit Odyssey HD Multi-Season Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint - 1 Gal

3M Imperial Stikit Discs (50-Pack) - 6" - 00374

3M Performance Spray Gun Rebuild Kit - 26840

3M Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric

3M 260L Stikit Finishing Film Abrasive Discs (100-Pack) - 6"

3M Trizact Hookit Foam Discs (15-Pack) - 6" - 30662

3M Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper - 06518

3M 360L Xtract Film Discs (100-Pack) - 6"

3M 255U Green Corps Hookit Regalite Discs (25-Pack) - 8" - 00524

Propspeed Clear Coat - 320 mL - CC320

3M Trizact Hookit Foam Abrasive Discs (15-Pack) - 6" - 02085

Awlgrip #3 Topcoat Converter - H3002HG

3M Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Radius Sanding Block Kit - 35833

3M 216U Stikit Gold Disc Roll

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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