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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.

Paints

Propspeed Commercial Kit - PSCKIT

Sea Hawk S-76 Tack Coat Primer Kit - S-76/GLKIT

Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF Black Dual-Biocide Antifouling Paint - 1005TF/GL

Interlux VC Offshore Regatta Baltoplate Antifouling Bottom Paint - R3950/1

Pettit Black Widow Antifouling Racing Paint

Pettit Trinidad XSR Triple Biocide Hard Antifouling Paint

Pettit Trinidad Pro Antifouling Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Islands 77 Plus Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Odyssey Triton Anti-Fouling Paint

Sea Hawk Tropikote Antifouling Paint

Interlux Micron CSC HS Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Odyssey 60 Antifouling Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Biocop TF Dual Biocide Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Trinidad 75 Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Trinidad HD Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Odyssey HD Ablative Bottom Paint

Pettit Hydrocoat SR Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint

Propspeed Clear Coat - 320 ml - CC320

Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System

Awlgrip #3 Topcoat Converter - H3002HG

Interlux Ultra-Kote Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Running Gear Guardian Kit - 1870Q

Interlux InterProtect 2000VOC Two-Part Epoxy/Primer Kit - Y2000VOCKIT/1

Pettit Premium HRT Multi-Season High Copper Antifouling

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 - P1610

Interlux 860 Interior Primer - YIC862G

Interlux InterProtect HS Epoxy Primer - YPA423KIT/1

Alexseal Super Build 302 Base - P3002

Pettit Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer

Pettit Tuff Coat Rubberized Non-Skid Coating

Pettit Copper Bronze Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux Micron Extra SPC Antifouling Bottom Paint

Alexseal Topcoat Converter Spray

Polymarine Flexithane Hypalon Paint

Polymarine Superflex PVC Paint

Pettit Hydrocoat Eco Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Old Salem Hard Racing Non-Antifouling Bottom Paint - 1959Q

Pettit Vivid Antifouling Paint

Pettit Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier Zinc Protection - 1792Q

Alexseal 501 Premium Topcoat

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base - Extreme Black - G2066Q

Interlux Micron Navigator Water Based Antifouling Bottom Paint

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Satin Matt Finish

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Clear Topcoat Finish

Sea Hawk Low VOC Tuff Stuff High-Build Epoxy Primer

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Primer

Interlux Micron CF Antifouling Bottom Paint

About Paints

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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