How To Remove Graffiti

Using paint thinner or turpentine is a common method of removing graffiti. Choosing the ype of removal substance depends on the extent of the graffiti and the type of originally used. It is most common for graffiti to be applied with spray paint. Extensive damage may only be able to be removed by a specialist and specialist chemicals.

In cities, there are entire crews that use chemicals to remove graffiti. In some cases, the graffiti has to be painted over. The materials used to rid the property of graffiti not only depend on the type of product used to create the graffiti, but also the type of product on which the graffiti is used upon. It is different to remove graffiti from metal, wood and cement. Wood and cement are porous substances and graffiti removal can be a bit more difficult with these substances.

High Pressure Hosing To Clean Graffiti

A high pressure hose can work wonders when it comes to removing graffiti, especially when mixed with a chemical soap to aid in the dissolving of the paint. Some times a chemical based approach is the only way if an enamel paint has been used.

Chalk and other water soluble materials are the easiest type of graffiti to remove with a high pressure hose. If you are victim of this type of graffiti then it is quick and easy to remove it using just the presuure of the water jets alone. However, most graffiti is done with a spray can making the task a little more tricky.

Painting Over Graffiti With Artwork Of Your Own

In some cities, the graffiti is painted over with more graffiti so that a mural is created. Gang symbols and offensive materials are covered with positive messages. This is one way to no not only remove the offensive graffiti, but also to prevent future graffiti from occurring in the same place. Graffiti perpetrators like to target blank, empty walls and areas where their message is heard loud and clear.

Paint Remover to Remove Graffiti

When graffiti occurs in a relatively small area a good solution can be paint remover. This is a toxic product and car must be taken to avoid skin and eye contact so gloves and a mask are necessary. By wiping the removal liquid on the offending area is usally enought ot remoive it howver be warned that this method has the tendancy to remove any other paint on the surface below the graffiti as well.

Covering an area of graffiti with primer before repainting is sometimes the best optio available. This method can also be very cost effective in turms of time.