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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

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Converter

Awlgrip Awlcat #2 Topcoat Converter

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base

Awlgrip Awlspar Classic Spar Varnish - M3131Q

Alexseal X Acrylic Topcoat

Whitewater MEK Solvent/Cleaner - 540

Whitewater Toluol Solvent - 520

Sika Primer-209 D

Propspeed Foulfree Transducer Coating Kit - 15 mL - FF15K

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Base - J3005Q

Awlgrip Awlbrite Clear Brushing Activator/Reducer - A0031P

Awlgrip Awlcat #3 Topcoat Converter - H3002P

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Satin Matt Finish

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Converter - D3002Q

Awlgrip Standard Spray Reducer

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Clear Topcoat Finish

MDR Anti-Fouling Transducer Paint - MDR-720

Moeller Outboard & Inboard Engine Paint

Moeller Zinc Phosphate Spray Primer

SEMCO Teak Sealer

Aquagard Bottom Gard Antifouling Paint

Flexdel UltraGard Premium Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint

3M Marine Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper

3M Marine Wet or Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

Alexseal Finish Primer 442

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Converter

Alexseal R5015 Topcoat Reducer Brush

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Accelerator - A5035

Alexseal Topcoat 501 Roll Additive - A5018

Alexseal Topcoat Converter Brush

Alexseal Wipe Down Solvent

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

ArroWorthy Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 9PBM

ArroWorthy Paint Tray Liners - RM 410

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Foam Roller Covers (10-Pack) - 4-FMCK

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Foam Roller Kit - 4-FMS-K

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

KiwiGrip Non-Skid Deck System with Special Roller Cover

Epifanes 2-Part Polyurethane Spray Thinner - 1000 mL - PUTS.1000

Epifanes Clear Varnish

Epifanes High Density Moltopren Foam Roller Cover - RCM

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

Epifanes Thinner

Epifanes Two Part Semi-Gloss Polyurethane Primer

Mirka Abranet Multi-Hole Grip Faced Vacuum Pad

Propspeed Application Kit - 4" - PSAP4KIT

Propspeed Clear Coat - 320 mL - CC320

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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