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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

Interlux Micron CSC Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Vivid Antifouling Paint

Interlux ACT Antifouling Bottom Paint

Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System

Interlux Fiberglass Bottomkote NT Antifouling Paint

Pettit Trinidad HD Antifouling Bottom Paint

Alexseal 501 Premium Topcoat

Sea Hawk Biocop TF Dual Biocide Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux Toplac Plus Topside Paint

Interlux InterProtect 2000E Primer Kit

Sea Hawk Cukote Antifouling Bottom Paint

Alexseal Topcoat Converter Brush

Pettit Odyssey HD Ablative Bottom Paint

Pettit Hydrocoat Eco Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux VC-17M Thin Film Antifouling Bottom Paint

SEMCO Teak Sealer

Pettit EZPoxy Topside Paint

KiwiGrip Non-Skid Deck System with Special Roller Cover

Interlux Trilux 33 Antifouling Paint

Interlux Micron Extra SPC Antifouling Bottom Paint

Alexseal Finish Primer 442 Converter

Pettit Protect Epoxy Primer

Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Odyssey 60 Antifouling Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk AF-33 Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Trinidad Pro Antifouling Bottom Paint

Epifanes Clear Varnish

Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Base

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Clear Topcoat Finish

Interlux Sikkens Cetol Marine Wood Finish

Pettit Trinidad XSR Triple Biocide Hard Antifouling Paint

Alexseal Finish Primer 442

Interlux Micron CF Antifouling Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Monterey Water Based Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Odyssey Triton Antifouling Paint

Interlux Pre-Kote Plus Primer

Sea Hawk ColorKote Vibrant Antifouling Bottom Paint

Polymarine Flexithane Hypalon Paint

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish Traditional Amber System Urethane Varnish

Pettit Black Widow Antifouling Racing Paint

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

Interlux Aqua One Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux Trilux 33 Aerosol Antifouling Paint

Alexseal R5015 Topcoat Reducer Brush

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Converter

Pettit ECO HRT Copper-Free Antifouling Paint

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer

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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