Colorpak Aerosol Paints & Primers: The Complete NZ Guide

Why Choose Colorpak?

Colorpak is a trusted New Zealand aerosol paint brand with a comprehensive range covering everything from roofing touch-ups to automotive refinishing. Their products are formulated for NZ conditions, and many of their Coloursteel aerosols are mixed locally here in NZ using premium quality paints — ensuring accurate colour matching to COLORSTEEL® roofing and cladding products.

Whether you're a tradie, a DIY enthusiast, or a car enthusiast, Colorpak has a product for your project. Here's a breakdown of the full range available at LX2001.

1. Colorpak Coloursteel Aerosol Spray Paints

The Coloursteel range is designed specifically for touching up and repairing COLORSTEEL® roofing, flashings, guttering, garage doors, and fences. These are premium, full-covering, air-dry acrylic lacquers that match the popular COLORSTEEL® colour palette used on NZ homes.

Available colours include:

• Ironsand — a classic dark charcoal, one of NZ's most popular roofing colours
• Lignite — a warm dark brown-grey
• Desert Sand — a neutral sandy tone
• Greyfriars — a mid-tone grey
• Flaxpod — a rich earthy brown (available in standard and Matte finish)
• Lichen — a subtle green-grey
• Scoria — a deep red-brown
• Karaka — a dark olive green
• Rivergum — a muted sage green
• Mist Green — a soft green tone
• Permanent Green — a bold, classic green
• Ebony — a deep, rich black
• Cloud — a light, clean white-grey
• Windsor Grey — a sophisticated mid-grey
• Desert Sand — a warm neutral
• Tidal Drift Matte — a contemporary matte coastal tone
• Flaxpod Matte — the Matte finish variant for a soft, textured aesthetic

Pro tip: For best adhesion on bare metal areas, always prime first with Colorpak Pro Series Etch Primer before applying your Coloursteel topcoat.

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2. Colorpak Pro Series Primers

Surface preparation is the key to a long-lasting finish. Colorpak's Pro Series primers are engineered for professional-grade adhesion and corrosion protection.

Etch Primer (Black & Red Oxide)

A single-pack epoxy etching primer with excellent adhesion to all metals. Features outstanding anti-corrosion and mar-resistant qualities. Compatible with most topcoats including 2-pack urethanes, epoxies, lacquers, and enamels. Touch dry in just 5 minutes, dry to handle in 20 minutes, and recoatable in 1 hour.

Primer Filler Grey

A fast-drying, high-build one-step spray primer surfacer. Ideal for use over bare steel, body filler, fibreglass repair, and minor damage like stone chips and pitting. Excellent holdout to topcoats and easy to sand. Touch dry in 15–20 minutes, dry to sand in 1 hour.

Plastic Adhesion Promoter

An essential primer for difficult-to-paint plastic surfaces including polypropylene and polycarbonate. Provides adhesion, flexibility, and prevents solvent attack on sensitive plastics. Recoatable in 2 hours with lacquers or 2-pack enamels. Do not sand this primer.

3. Colorpak Pro Series Acrylic Lacquers

The Pro Series Acrylic Lacquers are premium full-covering, air-dry lacquers suited to a wide range of applications including automotive metal parts, panels, motorbike parts, bicycles, and marine applications.

Available in:

• Gloss White
• Gloss Black
• Satin Black

For best adhesion: use Pro Series Etch Primer on non-ferrous metals, and Pro Series Primer Surfacer Grey on ferrous metals.

4. Colorpak Pro Series Fast Dry Enamels

These premium quality topcoats deliver a tough, durable finish that is resistant to corrosion and weather. Quick-drying and formulated for superior colour and gloss. Lead-free and non-toxic when dry.

Best suited for: fibreglass, drywall masonry, metal surfaces, sealed plaster, toys, and primed wood.

Available in:

• Gloss Black
• Satin Black
• Gloss White
• Wheel Silver — ideal for alloy wheel refurbishment

5. Specialty Products

Hot Spot Hi-Heat Black

Formulated for high-temperature applications — perfect for exhaust systems, engine components, BBQs, and fireplaces. Withstands extreme heat while providing a durable black finish.

Brake Caliper Blue

A heat-resistant gloss paint specifically for brake calipers, disc centres, and other visible brake components. Leaves a glossy, rust-inhibiting surface. Heat resistant to 180°C. Apply in thin coats from 20–30cm distance.

Gold Effect 400ml

A high-gloss decorative paint for indoor use on metal, wood, glass, and most artificial surfaces. Dries dust-dry in 30 minutes. For improved durability, apply a clear coat effect spray over the dry surface.

Rust Converter & Primer

A game-changer for rusty iron or steel surfaces. Penetrates rust and converts it into a protective black coating that resists moisture and prevents future rust growth. Simply remove loose rust, apply like a primer, and you're done — no heavy wire brushing required. Compatible with most topcoats.

Wax & Grease Remover

An essential pre-paint solvent-based cleaning fluid for removing silicone, tar, bitumen, waxes, grease, glue residues, and automotive polishes before refinishing. A must-have first step for any automotive paint job.

6. Accessories

Aerosol Spray Gun

Transform any aerosol can into a professional spray gun. Ideal for water-based and solvent-based paints, metallics, primers, hammertones, two-pack systems, rust inhibitors, and more. Each power unit sprays up to 500ml of liquid. Power units and liquid containers are easily interchangeable.

Fan Spray Nozzles (Black & Red/Yellow)

Upgrade your aerosol can with a fan spray nozzle for a wider, more even spray pattern — ideal for larger surface areas. Available in two colour-coded options.

Which Colorpak Product Do I Need?

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Shop the Full Colorpak Range at LX2001

LX2001 stocks the complete Colorpak aerosol range with fast NZ-wide delivery. Whether you need a single touch-up can or a full system of primer, topcoat, and accessories, we've got you covered.

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