Protecting one of New Zealand's most recognisable landmarks
The main Auckland Airport flagpole — New Zealand's tallest.
A landmark in its own right
Standing 45 metres tall, the main Auckland Airport flagpole is the tallest flagpole in New Zealand and flies a massive 72-square-metre New Zealand flag, welcoming millions of visitors each year as they arrive at the country's busiest airport.
Constant exposure to New Zealand's harsh UV, wind, rain and coastal conditions had left the steel surface dull, weathered and showing early signs of corrosion. A structure of this prominence demanded more than just a cosmetic repaint — it required a long-term protective coating system capable of withstanding one of the country's most demanding environments.
The specified system
Modern Maintenance Products specified a proven Rust-Oleum coating system comprising Rust-Oleum 9100 Epoxy as the anti-corrosion base coat, followed by Rust-Oleum 9800 Polyurethane as the architectural topcoat.
The result is a durable, high-performance coating system that delivers exceptional corrosion protection while providing the premium architectural finish expected of one of New Zealand's most iconic public structures.
What the coating has to survive
- 45 metres tall — the tallest flagpole in New Zealand
- Flies a 72 square metre New Zealand flag
- Welcomes millions of arriving visitors each year
- Harsh UV, wind, rain and coastal exposure
Products used on this project
The exact coating systems specified here — available for commercial, contractor and experienced DIY projects.
The same system for your steel
Whether it's a public landmark, structural steel, a plant asset or a rusting balustrade, we'll specify the right anti-corrosion and topcoat combination — for contractors, facility managers and experienced DIY property owners alike.
Other corrosion protection projects and products
More systems specified where failure isn't an option.
Rust-Oleum9100 Epoxy
One epoxy. Every surface. Every condition.
Rust-Oleum 9100 is a proven swimming pool paint applied to New Zealand's largest commercial pools right through to thousands of backyard owners. It is also the same versatile epoxy used on some of New Zealand's biggest steel constructions — direct to metal, concrete and prepared floors. Because every job is different, speak with one of our team first and we will specify the right system, activator and finish for your exact surface.
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Rust-Oleum9800 ROCThane Urethane Mastic
Fights rust while holding its colour and gloss.
An aliphatic acrylic urethane direct-to-metal mastic engineered for the ultimate in long-term appearance. Ideal where an asset must look as good as it performs in aggressive coastal and industrial environments.
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