How do you choose a spray booth filter supplier in Australia? Ask seven questions before you order. Do they hold stock in Australia, and how fast do they deliver? Can they cut filters to your sizes? Do they cover every position from inlet to exhaust? Do they sell genuine brands? Can they supply spec sheets? Can they handle bulk and repeat orders? Will they help when something doesn’t fit? A supplier who answers yes to all seven keeps your booth running and your paperwork in order.
A spray booth without filters is a booth that isn’t earning. If you’ve waited a week for an order, opened a box of filters that didn’t fit, or been asked for a spec sheet nobody could find, you know the supplier matters as much as the filter.
Most body shops don’t choose a filter supplier. They inherit one from the booth installer and stick with it until something goes wrong. Here are seven questions worth asking, whether you’re reviewing your current supplier or setting up a new one. Use them to test anyone selling spray booth filters for Australian body shops, including us.
1. Do You Hold Stock in Australia, and How Fast Can You Deliver?
This is the question that matters most when the booth is down. A supplier quoting from overseas stock can take weeks, while one shipping from a warehouse in Australia can usually get filters to you in days.
Ask where the stock is held, what delivery time to your postcode looks like, and whether there’s a same day dispatch cut off. Ask how they handle regional areas too. AeroFlow Filters holds stock in Australia and runs daily courier services to all Australian states.
2. Can You Cut Filters to My Booth’s Exact Sizes?
Many Australian booths are older, imported or have been modified over the years. Standard sizes often don’t fit them properly. A filter that’s slightly too small leaves a gap, and air goes around the filter rather than through it. That gap is where dust nibs and overspray problems start.
Ask whether the supplier cuts to size, which media they can cut, and whether they’ll keep your sizes on file for next time. We offer custom cut filters across its range, cut to your dimensions.
3. Do You Cover Every Position, From Inlet to Exhaust?
A booth has several filter positions. These include intake or pre filters, ceiling or inlet media, floor filters in downdraft booths, and exhaust filters. Buying each from a different supplier means more orders, more deliveries and media that doesn’t always match.
Ask whether the supplier covers the full set for your booth type. If you want a refresher on what each stage does, our spray booth filtration system guide walks through the airflow from inlet to exhaust.
4. Do You Sell Genuine Brands?
Copies of well known filters can look the same in the box and perform very differently in the booth. Cheaper media can sag, load unevenly or let more overspray through, which costs more in change outs and rework than it saves.
Ask which brands the supplier stocks and whether they’re genuine. AeroFlow Filters is the sole Australian distributor of the AeroFlow brand, stocks genuine Andreae concertina filters, and sources materials from Belgium and the US.
5. Can You Send Spec Sheets When I Need Them?
Insurers, auditors, landlords and councils can all ask what filters you run and what they’re rated to. You need efficiency, holding capacity and fire rating details on hand, not a vague promise to “look into it”.
Ask whether the supplier can send spec sheets for every product you buy, and how quickly. A supplier who can’t tell you what’s in the box is a risk to your compliance.
6. Can You Handle Bulk and Repeat Orders?
Running out of filters mid week is a common and avoidable problem. A good supplier makes reordering easy, with bulk rolls for high volume positions, your sizes on file, and a clear way to set up repeat orders.
Ask about bulk roll pricing, whether they can set up a reorder schedule, and whether they’ll remind you when you’re due.
7. Will You Help When Something Doesn’t Fit?
Every shop eventually gets a filter that doesn’t sit right, or a new booth with sizes nobody has seen before. What matters is what happens next. Ask whether you can talk to a real person who knows filters, and how they handle wrong sizes or damaged deliveries.
AeroFlow Filters offers free telephone support on 1800 998 876.
Red Flags When Choosing a Spray Booth Filter Supplier
| Red flag | Why it matters |
| No spec sheets available | You can’t prove compliance to an insurer, auditor or council |
| Standard sizes only | Gaps at the frame edge cause contamination and bypass |
| Overseas shipping quoted as local | Your booth sits idle while filters are in transit |
| No genuine brand names | Copies may load faster and let more overspray through |
| Locked to one booth brand | You may pay more than you need to for the same media |
| No phone support | Problems take days to fix instead of minutes |
Is Buying Filters From Overseas Actually Cheaper?
Sometimes the price per roll is lower. Once you add international freight, the risk of delays, and the cost of a booth sitting idle while you wait, the savings often disappears. One idle day in a busy body shop can cost more than the difference on a whole order. Local stock also makes it simpler to return or swap the wrong size.
What Australian Body Shops Say
Proof from real customers is the best test of a supplier. Joe from Power Smash Repairs in Mittagong said: “After changing to waterborne paint, our filters were only lasting two weeks. We trialled Aero’s New Waterborne Compatible Fibreglass filters and we are now able to get six weeks out of them!”
G.L. from Steve Koulis Smash Repairs in Lambton said: “We have been dealing with Aero for many years and they have always been able to help us with all of our needs.”
Read more on the AeroFlow testimonials page.
Find Your Spray Booth Filters
If your current supplier can’t answer yes to all seven questions, it might be time to look around. Browse the AeroFlow spray booth filter range, or send us your booth details for a quote matched to your positions and sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in a spray booth filter supplier?
Look for Australian stock and fast delivery, custom cut sizes, coverage of every filter position, and genuine brands. They should also offer spec sheets on request, easy bulk and repeat ordering, and real support when something doesn’t fit.
Where can I buy spray booth filters in Australia?
Buy from a supplier that holds stock in Australia and ships nationally. AeroFlow Filters stocks spray booth filters for every position, including inlet, pre filter, floor and exhaust media. It delivers by daily courier to all Australian states.
Do I have to buy filters from my booth manufacturer?
No. Most spray booths take standard media types that any specialist supplier can provide, often cut to your exact sizes. Check that the replacement matches the grade and specification of the original.
Are spray booth filters manufactured in Australia?
Most spray booth filter media is manufactured overseas and supplied through Australian distributors. AeroFlow Filters sources materials from Belgium and the US and holds stock in Australia, so you get quality media without overseas lead times.
Can I get custom size spray booth filters?
Yes. Many suppliers, including AeroFlow Filters, cut filter media to your booth’s dimensions. This is especially useful for older, imported or modified booths where standard sizes leave gaps.
Why do I need a spec sheet for my spray booth filters?
Insurers, auditors, councils and landlords may ask for proof of what filters you run and how they perform. A spec sheet lists efficiency, holding capacity and fire rating, so you can show compliance quickly.
