Specialty Paint & Coatings

Specialty Paint and Coatings for Australian Industrial Use

Specialty paint and coatings cover the application-specific paints that everyday decorative paint can't handle — galvanising touch-up after fabrication, line marking that survives traffic, anti-corrosion coatings on industrial steel, high-temperature coatings on exhaust and process equipment. For Australian trade and industrial customers, the right specialty paint matched to the substrate and service is the difference between a coating that lasts the equipment's life and one that fails within a year. AIMS Industrial supplies specialty paint and coatings from Galmet, Dy-Mark, and approved trade brands.

The specialty paint categories we stock

• Galvanising touch-up paint — zinc-rich coatings for repairing galvanising after welding, cutting, or drilling
• Cold galvanising sprays — aerosol zinc-rich coatings for field repair
• Line marking paint — temporary and permanent surface marking for layout and identification
• High-temperature coatings — for exhaust, flue, and process equipment up to 600°C+
• Anti-corrosion industrial coatings — for steel structures and equipment in corrosive environments
• Specialty marking paints — fluorescent for surveying, animal-friendly for agriculture, food-safe for food processing
• Anti-graffiti coatings — for public areas and surfaces requiring graffiti removal capability
• Heat-resistant insulating paints — thermal-barrier coatings for hot surfaces

Galvanising touch-up — when and how

Galvanised steel that's been welded, drilled, cut, or otherwise modified post-galvanising loses zinc protection at the modified area. Without touch-up, the unprotected area becomes the failure point of the coating system. Galmet zinc-rich touch-up paint restores protection by depositing high-zinc coating that performs similarly to galvanising for the small areas being treated. Apply to clean, abrasive-prepared steel within the manufacturer-specified film thickness range. For larger areas or premium installations, hot-dip galvanising replacement may be the right answer rather than touch-up.

Where each specialty type earns its place

• Galvanising touch-up — fabrication shops, structural steel sites, post-processing modifications
• Line marking — construction sites, layout work, traffic marking
• High-temperature — engine bays, exhaust systems, foundry equipment, boilers
• Anti-corrosion industrial — outdoor steel structures, marine environments, chemical plant
• Anti-graffiti — public infrastructure, schools, transit stops

Surface preparation — the make-or-break

Specialty coating performance depends on substrate preparation. Remove rust, scale, oil, and contamination. Abrade for adhesion (wire wheel for galvanising touch-up, shot blast for serious anti-corrosion work). Apply within the manufacturer-specified time window after preparation — some coatings need same-day application before the surface re-oxidises. Skipping or rushing preparation is the leading cause of coating failure regardless of paint quality.

Application methods

• Brush — for small areas, touch-up, and detail work
• Roller — for moderate-sized flat surfaces
• Aerosol spray — for convenience and small-area work, particularly in field repair
• Conventional spray — for production application on larger surfaces
• Airless spray — for heavy-duty industrial coatings on large structures

Brands stocked at AIMS

Galmet covers the Australian-made galvanising and zinc-rich coatings range. Dy-Mark stocks the line marking and aerosol industrial paint range. Markal supplies industrial markers and identification paints. For specific industrial coating requirements (epoxy, polyurethane, two-pack), sourcing through our distribution channels covers most options.

Safety and disposal

Industrial paints typically contain solvents, isocyanates (in two-pack systems), or other workplace chemicals. Read the SDS before first use, wear PPE the SDS specifies (respirator, gloves, eye protection), work in ventilated conditions, and follow disposal instructions for waste paint and contaminated material. Aerosols are flammable — store in cool, ventilated locations away from ignition sources.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Specialty paints sit alongside our broader paint and surface preparation range — see paints and equipment, paint thinners and strippers, respiratory protection, and sanding discs for the related products.

Need help matching specialty paint to a substrate or service environment? contact our team — we'll work through the requirements and product selection.