Who is in the Ironlak Team and how did you select them?
The Ironlak Team is Sofles, Linz, Sirum, Reals and Tues. The writers were selected based on their ability, their reputation and the fact that they had previously shown considerable loyalty to Ironlak. Many of the writers had previous dealings with Ironlak, while others didn't. We looked for an even blend of diversity amongst the team so that everyone could contribute something unique, as well as looking for writers we felt complimented one another.

Can I join the Ironlak Team?
No. Sorry, at this time we are very happy with our team. If in the future we are looking to add new members to the Ironlak Team we will approach artists who we think are suitable. Don't call us, we'll call you.

Will you sponsor me or my crew?
Due to the number of highly talented artists and crews around Australia it is impossible to sponsor everyone. We are however constantly on the lookout for fresh, innovative skilled artists for prospective sponsorship.

Will you sponsor my exhibition/ event?
We are always open to the possibility of sponsoring events and frequently look for new ways in which we can support the culture. We try to associate ourselves with events that best represent our brand and the culture at the same time, while remaining aligned to our vision. If you have an event coming up that you think we would be interested in supporting, please email us a proposal.

What is Ironlak's RRP? Why do some stores charge more than others?
Ironlak's RRP has been $6.95 since day one and we encourage stores to keep the price below $7.50.

Unfortunately we can't control what price stores sell Ironlak for and at the end of the day the price they choose to sell for may be dictated by many different things such as higher overheads.

If you are unhappy with the price in your local store, you could politely approach them for a discount if you buy in bulk from them.

Despite increased production costs to us; such as global oil increases and costs associated with our constant quality improvements, we haven't increased our wholesale price for over 2 years. We do this to keep the paint affordable for you.

Will more colours be released?
At AVT Paints we are always on the go, testing new products and working on new colours. When we launched in October 2004 we had 10 colours. Our colour range currently consists of 54 colours. We plan to have in excess of 80 colours by the end of 2008. See "The Learn More Blog" to be kept in the loop.

Does Ironlak support illegal graffiti?
As mentioned on our disclaimer page Ironlak does not encourage, support or condone illegal graffiti and this is not the intended use of our product. We do from time to time support events and competitions that are graffiti-related, however any paint supplied is always done so in the intent that it be used for legal art related purposes only. We believe graffiti art is a legitimate artform, which is why we have interest in supporting it when done legitimately. We cannot be held responsible if our product is misused.

We plan to work closely with council's in order to support local community by way of heavy involvement in "Graffiti awareness sessions" for young people to assist with the reduction of illegal graffiti.

What sort of detail can Ironlak be used for?
Ironlak can be used for any part of an artwork; this includes filling and outlines.

What sort of cap comes with Ironlak?
Rather than give you a run of the mill nozzle that you pay for and never use, our cans come standard with an outliner. This can be used to fill and is even better for those crisp, sharp outlines. We have recently begun to include one free New York Fat Cap in the lid of every singl Ironlak. In the not-too-distant future, all Ironlaks sold will include two free New Yorkers in addition to the outliner.

Can I use other caps?
Other caps/nozzles can be used with Ironlak. Skinny caps to reduce the spray rate for fine lines and Ultra Fat ones for quick fills in a rush. Ask your local stockist for these.

Can I buy direct from AVT Paints?
We have in the past had plans to sell direct to the public through the website, however for a number of reasons we have decided against this. The two main reasons for this are that some states have laws prohibiting sales to minors and this would make it difficult to determine. The other reason is that our retailers have done a fantastic job in supporting us and giving us a chance to get our product to the Australian public and we feel we owe them the same and to keep them involved in the whole selling process.

Where can I buy Ironlak?
At all good artwork supply stores. If your local paint shop or hardware doesn't stock us, hound them to get us in. It makes life easier for you.

Is Ironlak Australian made and owned?
Yes, we are proudly 100% Australian Owned. Ironlak was previously made in Australia but in 2008 decided to move our production offshore.

Why is Ironlak now made in China?
We have had problems with past suppliers letting us down, our customers wanted greater longevity in the paint and a product that doesn’t block as many nozzles. With this in mind and a desire for greater control over the manufacturing process as well as a desire to deliver increased value to our customers we setup up an operation in China that for the first time really allows us true control over the manufacturing of Ironlak.