Contrary to perception. If applied correctly, as per the recommendations by the Galvanizers Association of Australia, paint co-exists adequately over galvanized steel. As exhibited at the Townsville Railway Station. Even the stainless steel used in construction has started to corrode.
If you are a designer and you want to design using the aesthetics of paint over galvanized steel here is a great example of it looking great and standing the test of time.
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