Electrocoat guides
Guides: electrostatic painting, window resprays & metal coatings
Clear answers for homeowners, builders and strata committees planning an onsite respray.
21 guides
How much does it cost to respray aluminium windows?
What changes your quote, and what to photograph.
6 min read · estimatedCan you paint aluminium windows without removing them?
How preparation and onsite spraying protect the finish.
6 min read · estimatedRespray or replace your aluminium windows?
A practical decision guide for homes and strata.
6 min read · estimated
How long does electrostatic paint last?
The factors behind coating life and maintenance.
6 min read · estimated
What is electrostatic painting and how does it work?
Charged paint, earthed metal and the onsite process.
6 min read · estimated
Fixing powder coat defects before handover: a builder’s guide
Scope repairs, match finishes and coordinate handover.
6 min read · estimatedWindows & balustrades in your capital works plan: respray vs replace
Prepare a useful scope and comparable committee quotes.
7 min read · estimatedCoastal corrosion on balustrades and window frames: prevention and repair
Spot early warning signs and plan the right repair.
7 min read · estimatedChanging your window frame colour: popular colours and how to choose
Choose a finish that works with your whole home.
6 min read · estimatedHow onsite colour matching works for powder-coated metal
Samples, gloss levels, metallics and approval.
6 min read · estimatedCan you paint stainless steel and galvanised steel?
Why the substrate and primer must work together.
6 min read · estimated
What to expect on the day of your onsite respray
Access, protection, drying and a clean handover.
6 min read · estimated
Electrostatic painting vs powder coating: which do you need?
Choose the right process for new or installed metal.
5 min read · estimatedDoes respraying your aluminium windows void the warranty?
A respray may affect an existing finish warranty. Check supplier approval, separate glass and hardware cover, and the written terms for the new coating before work starts.
6 min read · estimated
Respray preparation and adhesion testing: how it's done properly
Sound preparation needs a substrate assessment, compatible products and agreed checks. Learn how test patches, cross-cut testing and film thickness records support an onsite respray specification.
7 min read · estimatedHow to clean powder coated aluminium
A practical routine for washing powder coated aluminium, avoiding damaging products and taking extra care with coastal exposure.
5 min read · estimated
Why is my powder coat fading or chalking?
Learn how UV exposure, surface chalking and oxidation affect powder coated surfaces, and how to tell when cleaning is enough or recoating is needed.
5 min read · estimatedCan you paint over powder coat?
Yes, powder coat can be painted when the existing surface is sound and correctly cleaned, prepared and primed for the coating system.
5 min read · estimatedBest window frame colours for coastal homes
Choose coastal window frame colours by balancing salt deposits, glare, heat and the way the facade reads in changing light. Consider cleaning needs and nearby metal finishes before settling on a shade.
5 min read · estimatedMatt, satin or gloss window frames?
Matt, satin and gloss each suit different homes and priorities. Choose by looking at the facade in its actual light, then weigh appearance against cleaning and how readily marks show.
5 min read · estimatedWhen can I use windows after a respray?
You can use windows when the coating system and the crew’s advice say it is safe, not simply when the surface feels touch-dry. Product, temperature and humidity affect handling and full cure.
5 min read · estimatedDon't replace it. Electrocoat it.
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