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Have ugly silver aluminium windows

Is there any spray or paint I can use to make them white?
Team PINK arrived 28/05/2010 8lb 9oz

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  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    Unlikely. They are anodized, which means that even if they appear to take paint, it probably wont last long.
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  • Aluminium windows are more convenient to use. They give contemporary look and energy-efficient. You should try using soap detergent to clean. It might get clean but it may leave a stain though.
  • 27col
    27col Posts: 6,554 Forumite
    Don't bother with paint. I did just that with a sliding porch door and the spray paint has been peeling ever since.
    I can afford anything that I want.
    Just so long as I don't want much.
  • When we did out home renovation we were told to choose wisely with the colour of the windows and you will generally be stuck with them.

    So we decided to choose black because it is a necutral colour and goes with just about anything. White is also a popular choice because it can also go with any other colour.

    Sorry that this doesn't really help you now, but maybe it will help some other people.
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