Untitled Document Paint finishes Apart from providing an enhanced cosmetic finish to your boat, paints provide a barrier of protection against the elements that will attack the surface during the season - sea, rain, wind and sun. Harmful UV rays in sunlight will degrade the surface of fiberglass boats as well as prematurely age wood.
Moisture can cause as many problems for wooden vessels as it can for metal boats.
For a paint finish to serve these dual functions, the formulation must combine a variety of features. There is an extensive range of paints available on the market today that adequately meet the needs of the many different substrates and varying requirements of individual boat owners. In this section we explain the different types of finishes available and how to achieve the best finish possible.