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# **marine clear coat**

**Skip it****38/100 **

a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 88% of clicks) — marine clear coat doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$137K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+146.0%**

**Products**

**9**

**Brands**

**5**

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**46**

**Price range**

**$16.16–$192.73**

**Returns**

**0.9%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 38/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**7**

 ×0.30

Growth

**70**

 ×0.30

Competition

**3**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**49**

 ×0.10

Returns

**93**

 ×0.10

## **Competition**

- KBS Coatings84% - Quicksilver6% - Rust-Oleum4% - Marine Coat One3% - Seal-Once2% - Other0%

The top 5 products capture 88% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 46 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**5 **▲rising

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**46**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![KBS Coatings 8304 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Pint Coats up to 50 sq ft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oJ4JIvbqL.jpg) [**KBS Coatings 8304 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Pint Coats up to 50 sq ft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMIE20Q)

KBS Coatings$45.284.3★2,41633%▲rising

2
![KBS Coatings 8404 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Quart 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oJ4JIvbqL.jpg) [**KBS Coatings 8404 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Quart 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMIDEMS)

KBS Coatings$60.874.3★2,41624%▼falling

3
![KBS Coatings 8114 High Gloss Diamond Finish Clear Watercolor Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AmjH56I6L.jpg) [**KBS Coatings 8114 High Gloss Diamond Finish Clear Watercolor Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR7SYF7)

KBS Coatings$24.964.4★1,08320%▼falling

4
![Quicksilver 802878Q53 Clear Coat Enamel Spray Paint](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bttJHzToL.jpg) [**Quicksilver 802878Q53 Clear Coat Enamel Spray Paint**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWTIJO)

Quicksilver$16.164.5★1736%▲rising

5
![KBS Coatings 8124 Clear Satin Diamond Finish Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 15 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TDC6MMOeL.jpg) [**KBS Coatings 8124 Clear Satin Diamond Finish Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 15 Ounce (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR7LYCG)

KBS Coatings$24.994.4★1,0835%▲rising

6
![Rust-Oleum 207008 Marine Spar Varnish Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+jlEXcQJL.jpg) [**Rust-Oleum 207008 Marine Spar Varnish Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C011CE)

Rust-Oleum$19.904.7★3,9074%—flat

7
![Marine Coat One ISO/NPG Premium Marine Gel Coat Repair Kit Clear With Wax Offers UV Protection High Gloss Blister Resistance on Boats & Cars With MEKP Hardener for Hard Cure (1 Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FdKp178PL.jpg) [**Marine Coat One ISO/NPG Premium Marine Gel Coat Repair Kit Clear With Wax Offers UV Protection High Gloss Blister Resistance on Boats & Cars With MEKP Hardener for Hard Cure (1 Quart)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L41PN4F)

Marine Coat One$42.904.5★823%▲rising

8
![KBS Coatings 8504 DiamondFinish Clear Coat - 1 Gallon 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oJ4JIvbqL.jpg) [**KBS Coatings 8504 DiamondFinish Clear Coat - 1 Gallon 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMIE2EC)

KBS Coatings$192.734.3★2,4163%—flat

9
![SEAL-ONCE Marine Penetrating Wood Sealer and Waterproofer Clear 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GF-PWnSWL.jpg) [**SEAL-ONCE Marine Penetrating Wood Sealer and Waterproofer Clear 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQ89RYW)

Seal-Once$59.534.3★2,4262%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 9 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![KBS Coatings 8304 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Pint Coats up to 50 sq ft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oJ4JIvbqL.jpg)**KBS Coatings 8304 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Pint Coats up to 50 sq ft** KBS Coatings**$45.28**4.3★2,416 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMIE20Q) [![KBS Coatings 8404 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Quart 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oJ4JIvbqL.jpg)**KBS Coatings 8404 DiamondFinish Watercolor Clear Coat - 1 Quart 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)** KBS Coatings**$60.87**4.3★2,416 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMIDEMS) [![KBS Coatings 8114 High Gloss Diamond Finish Clear Watercolor Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AmjH56I6L.jpg)**KBS Coatings 8114 High Gloss Diamond Finish Clear Watercolor Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)** KBS Coatings**$24.96**4.4★1,083 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR7SYF7) [![Quicksilver 802878Q53 Clear Coat Enamel Spray Paint](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bttJHzToL.jpg)**Quicksilver 802878Q53 Clear Coat Enamel Spray Paint** Quicksilver**$16.16**4.5★173 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWTIJO) [![KBS Coatings 8124 Clear Satin Diamond Finish Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 15 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TDC6MMOeL.jpg)**KBS Coatings 8124 Clear Satin Diamond Finish Aerosol Covers 35 sq ft 15 Ounce (Pack of 1)** KBS Coatings**$24.99**4.4★1,083 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR7LYCG) [![Rust-Oleum 207008 Marine Spar Varnish Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+jlEXcQJL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum 207008 Marine Spar Varnish Quart** Rust-Oleum**$19.90**4.7★3,907 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C011CE) [![Marine Coat One ISO/NPG Premium Marine Gel Coat Repair Kit Clear With Wax Offers UV Protection High Gloss Blister Resistance on Boats & Cars With MEKP Hardener for Hard Cure (1 Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FdKp178PL.jpg)**Marine Coat One ISO/NPG Premium Marine Gel Coat Repair Kit Clear With Wax Offers UV Protection High Gloss Blister Resistance on Boats & Cars With MEKP Hardener for Hard Cure (1 Quart)** Marine Coat One**$42.90**4.5★82 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L41PN4F) [![KBS Coatings 8504 DiamondFinish Clear Coat - 1 Gallon 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oJ4JIvbqL.jpg)**KBS Coatings 8504 DiamondFinish Clear Coat - 1 Gallon 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)** KBS Coatings**$192.73**4.3★2,416 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMIE2EC)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Good value and quality”*

**Ease Of Use**11%

*“Ease to use”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good value four dollars cheaper than home Center”*

**Durability**7%

*“durable”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%

*“The look was amazing, nice and shiny”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**4%

*“You can't beat Rust-Oleum for quality”*

**Water Resistance**4%

*“it is repelling the water”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As Advertised”*

**Paint Quality**3%

*“a paint stick is just fine”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Excellent Product-Used on Outdoor Fiberglass Ladders, clean off flaking Fiberglass & Apply Two Separate Coats”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**18%

*“Did not even last one season”*

**Leak-Proof**13%

*“Leaking can”*

**Thickness**11%

*“stirred it thoroughly it was still so thick that it didn't spray well”*

**Color**8%

*“Splatter everywhere and serious orange peel... it may be factory color”*

**Hard Feel**8%

*“Hard as a rock”*

**Sun Protection**5%

*“Does not hold up in direct sunlight in Florida”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Complete Trash”*

**Product Condition**5%

*“Can all dented like if it was a return”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Expensive”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“This stuff is really sticky”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Leak-Proof68% - Color6% - Paint Quality4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Value For Money2% - Strength1% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Product Condition1% - Coverage1%