Care and Maintenance of Powder Coated Products

Consumer Information

Powder coated aluminium windows – a good choice!

Thank you for choosing to purchase aluminium windows. Your windows are factory pre-finished in long lasting electrostatic-applied powder coating. A combination of painstaking preparation, careful workmanship, and the latest technology have come together to bring you your powder coated windows and doors, in the decorator colours of your choice. Powder coating is one of the most durable colour coatings available and, with very little effort on your part, it will provide you with many years of excellent service.

We want you to get the full long-term benefit of choosing low maintenance powder coated windows. So we have prepared this information sheet for you that details the few simple things you need to do to get maximum satisfaction from your investment.

Regular washing is the key to looking smart

To maintain the good looks of your powder coated aluminium windows, each window and door unit needs regular washing all over – not just the parts that are sheltered from the rain. In fact, looking after your windows is very much like looking after a new car – a regular wash keeps your investment in smart condition.

Unless you are close to the seaside or are in a similar harsh environment, such as near an industrial area, washing down your windows about every three months should be sufficient. Simply use a good quality, soft bristled window washing brush as sold by general hardware stores. Some brushes have in-built detergent dispensers and connect directly to the garden tap. These brushes make it really easy to rinse off the detergent bubbles, which is a very important part of the care process.

If you choose to wash the windows by hand, simply use a dilute solution of mild pH-neutral liquid hand dishwashing detergent (available from your supermarket) and mixed in the same way you would to wash your dishes. Be sure to rinse off the window with a gentle spray from the garden hose, and dry the glass to avoid any marks developing.

What to do about paint splashes

Working around your house, painting overhead roof soffits and the like may cause paint splashes to mar the appearance of your windows. The best thing to do is to protect the joinery by masking it using a simple plastic drop sheet, such as those available from paint shops for a couple of dollars each.

If an accident happens act quickly and remove such splashes with a cloth soaked in water. We recommend the use of water-based paints to enable easy clean-up. Using any solvents on your joinery puts it at risk. Always immediately rinse off the area cleaned using clean water.