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In 2020 we added the Pettit line of paint and varnish. This gives our customers more finishing options. We recently expanded on our Interlux line of finishing products to include their super durable 2-part Perfection paint & primer. We also added the Intergrip non-skid finish additive.
Here at CLC we have been building boats for over 25 year, and we know what works. Our staff has used all of the products shown below, and we recommend all of them. If you are not sure what you need, do not hesitate to reach out. We can assist you in selecting the proper paint, varnish, additive, and finishing supplies you will need to complete your project.
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Our #1 selling product over the last 30 years has been Interlux Schooner Varnish. We have been at this boatbuilding stuff for a few years, and we know what works when it comes to finishes. We've put together this Finishing Starter Kit with many...
$69.95
This one-part polyurethane paint is glossy, durable, and easy to use. Roll it on with a foam roller, tip it out with a brush, and everyone will think you’ve sprayed your hull. Brightsides paints contain Teflon® which makes it...
from $43.78
NEW for 2024! Toplac Plus Premium, High Durability Gloss Finish Toplac Plus is a new premium gloss one-part topcoat for all substrates above the waterline. It offers a professional-quality finish and superior leveling performance that...
from $65.00
EZPoxy Topside Paint by Pettit
EZ-Poxy is a modern one-part polyurethane topside and deck enamel improved by the addition of silicone for a brilliant shine and easy brush-ability. Its advanced ultraviolet filters enhance the superior gloss retention and durability of...
from $58.00
Interlux Perfection - 2-Part High Gloss Marine Paint
Interlux Perfection is a high-gloss two-part polyurethane finish. Its high performance formula combines a long lasting abrasion and chemical resistant finish with protection from the detrimental effects of UV. Its abrasion resistance makes it...
from $80.00
NEW for 2024! Pre-Kote Plus One Part Primer and Undercoat Pre-Kote Plus is a one-part Primer and Undercoat, offering substrate protection and an ultra-smooth surface all in one. For use above the waterline with Interlux...
from $45.00
Interlux Primekote - Two-Part Primer
Epoxy Primekote is a multi-purpose two-part epoxy primer that is the recommended primer for use with two-part finishes such as Perfection® Polyurethane and can also be overcoated with any Interlux topside paint. It is also used as part of a...
$41.80
EZ Prime should be used as a base coat whenever the surface to be painted is aged, cracked, checked, pitted, or in any way less than smooth. It can be applied to fiberglass, wood and previously painted surfaces. EZ Prime 6149 dries quickly and...
$44.99
Interlux InterGrip Non-Skid Additive
Interlux InterGrip is a compound added to our Interlux Brightsides paint to create a non-skid painted surface. InterGrip has a regular spherical shape that not only has superb non-slip properties but also has less tendency to collect dirt than...
$42.00
This is what we use to varnish CLC's fleet. The easiest varnish on the market to apply, but brings up a lovely deep amber gloss over epoxy and/or wood. Schooner® combines the very best of classic varnish chemistry to create a high gloss finish...
$40.00
Interlux Goldspar Satin Varnish
A softer, satin gloss, especially popular for the interiors of open boats. It contains no UV protection, so it must be applied OVER Schooner Varnish so that your epoxy is adequately protected. Also used in cabin interiors and on home...
$33.49
Captain’s Varnish 1015 is highly regarded for its ease of application, outstanding gloss retention and tough yet flexible durability. A combination of phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils provide excellent...
$55.00
Captain's Satin Varnish by Pettit
Captain’s Satin Sheen Varnish V-975 is specifically designed to enhance the beauty of interior woodwork with its soft, satin finish. Its pale, durable, long lasting polyurethane coat is water and alcohol-resistant. Satin Sheen is easy to...
$55.00
Protective Translucent Wood Finish for Boats. Next Wave™ UV-absorbing technology offers incredible UV protection Microporous finish with UV protection that doesn’t crack or flake Creates an attractive dark amber...
$40.99
3M Acryl-White Glazing Putty - 14.5 oz
This Acryl-White Glazing Putty from 3M is perfect for filling shallow scratches, pinholes, and other surface defects beneath paint. Fast drying, easy to spread, and easy to sand, this is what the professionals use at body painting and yacht...
$29.99
The StopLossBag™ allows you to preserve the fresh off-the-shelf quality of wood finishes. A specially formulated 3-ply construction helps prevent loss of solvents while a special gas barrier inhibits oxygen penetration into...
from $7.99
The ultimate masking tape! Your paint won’t bleed onto your varnish and vice-versa. Green polypropylene; won’t leave residue. One 60-yard roll.
$23.95
Mohawk - Ultra® Penetrating Stain
This dye-type stain is ideal for projects that will eventually be sealed with epoxy (stain must be applied prior to epoxy coating). Mohawk Ultra® Penetrating Stain combines superior transparency with excellent fade resistance. Easy...
from $36.99
Denatured alcohol solvent, pure 100% denatured ethyl alcohol. We use this to clean surfaces prior to applying epoxy, paint, or varnish, and as a wipe-down between coats of epoxy, paint, or varnish. Also good for cleaning up tools and...
$13.49
Low odor, quick drying. May be added to oil base paints, enamels and varnishes for exterior and interior use to thin and control flow rate. Do not use with synthetic or rubber base enamels or water thinned paints....
$11.99
Bio-Solv is an environmentally friendly solvent that can be used in place of Acetone, Xylene, MEK, thinners and other petroleum-based solvents. It effectively cleans or prepares surfaces to be painted or epoxied, removes adhesives and cleans...
from $28.99
2” wide, for applying varnish and paint. Save when buying by the case! These are the brushes we use for applying and "tipping out" varnish and paint on the CLC showroom boats. These don't melt the way the cheap home center foam...
from $0.99
3” wide, for applying varnish and paint. Save when buying by the case! These are the brushes we use for applying and "tipping out" varnish and paint on the CLC showroom boats. These don't melt the way the cheap home center foam...
from $1.29
9” roller covers suitable for applying epoxy, paint, or varnish. These rollers are formulated to not melt in the presence of corrosive epoxy hardener or highly solvent marine paints and varnishes. Cut each roller in half and use...
from $4.49
This 4-inch roller frame is for use with your no-lint thin-nap foam rollers. You'll cut the roller covers in half to fit. This width is ideal for rolling out epoxy or paint and varnish along the strakes of our small craft. Most CLC...
$2.50
Disposable Nitrile Gloves - Box of 100
Even though epoxy fumes and odor aren't too bad, even indoors, you can't get the stuff on your hands. The big-box stores will charge you too much for small packets of low-quality disposable gloves. Buy them like a pro in a box of 100 (50...
from $19.99
3M 6000 Series Respirator with HEPA Filters
The 3M™ 6000 Series reusable respirator offers users comfort and convenience - coupled with cost savings. Each face piece is remarkably comfortable, soft, lightweight and easy to adjust. NIOSH approved for negative pressure air purifying and...
$39.99
3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge Set
Paint Spray Cartridges 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge To be used with 3M 6000 and 7000 Series Half Face and Full Face Respirators with bayonet attachments. The 6001 is NIOSH approved for certain organic vapors. Whenever we are applying a coat of...
$22.00
These Quart (32oz) sized graduated mixing cups are what we use for mixing epoxy in our shop. Each cup has calibrated markings for accurate measuring. Mix and measure your epoxy in one container with the ratio...
from $1.39
These Pint (16oz) sized graduated mixing cups are what we use for mixing epoxy in our shop. Each cup has calibrated markings for accurate measuring. Mix and measure your epoxy in one container with the calibrated ratio...
from $1.15
Boatbuilders spend most of their time sanding. Don't buy small over-priced packs of crummy, quick-dulling sandpaper at inflated prices from the big box stores! Buy high-quality sandpaper in box quantities at wholesale prices from us. These...