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Chemical Removal of Graffiti

chemical removal of graffiti The chemical removal method of graffiti removal is perhaps the most common form of graffiti removal. Before you commence this method of graffiti removal, it is important to have an understanding of 2 important factors.

Firstly you will need to identify the type of graffiti. For example what is the graffiti made of, spray paint, marker, crayon, pencil etc. Certain paint or graffiti stripping chemicals will work better on the different graffiti material types. Next you need to identify the substrate that the graffiti is present on.

Bricks, blocks, natural stone and other masonry can tolerate just about any type of graffiti removal product. Masonry is also highly porous and therefore a shadow remover is often required in conjunction with the graffiti remover chemical to remove all traces of the graffiti, including the traces of paint or graffiti deep within the pores of the substrate.

Painted surfaces, metal, glass, plastic and other non-porous building materials or substrates can be less tolerate and can be much more easily damaged with the wrong graffiti removal chemical. This is when you will need to research and ensure that the chemical that you choose to undertake the removal task is compatible with the substrate you are removing the graffiti from. Using the wrong chemical on these surfaces can cause damage which can be permanent.

Chemical graffiti removers can vary substantially in strength. The stronger the remover, the faster it will break down the bond of the graffiti and the substrate. Mineral turpentine or mentholated spirits  can be effective to remove some graffiti from some non-porous substrates such as metal or glass. If these mild solvents do not work, then they are a number of proprietor graffiti removal solvents on the market that will be suitable to complete the task.

When handling graffiti removal chemicals and products, safety is an important factor to consider at all times. Make sure to wear gloves and it is also recommended that you wear a respirator especially when working in a confined space or a poorly ventilated area. Always opt for an environmentally friendly stripping agent to minimize the detrimental impact on our environment.

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Methods of Graffiti Removal

There are several different methods to removing graffiti and each one has its advantages and disadvantages. Some instances of graffiti can have more than one method of removal which will be suitable, however some methods will not be suitable in every scenario or instance of graffiti.

Graffiti removal is a highly skilled procedure which requires expert knowledge in each instance of graffiti. It requires knowledge of the material the graffiti has been created from and also the substrate the graffiti is present on. Improper techniques implemented in regards to removal of graffiti can cause permanent damage to property.

The methods of graffiti removal include:

Chemical Removal

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Graffiti Removal

Graffiti removal is a major community problem and costs business and property owners along with taxpayers several million dollars each and every year. More often than not, graffiti is carried out on public property so it indirectly affects everybody.

Research has shown that the faster graffiti is removed the less likely that property or building structure will be targeted again. Graffiti artists are looking for fame within their peer group, they want as many people as possible to see their tag therefore will be reluctant to bomb a property or structure if they know it will be clean up in a short period of time. That is why rapid removal of graffiti is important if you are hoping to minimize it’s impact.

There are many different methods of graffiti removal and each instance of graffiti will involve a different method of removal which will be the most suitable.

What is Graffiti

Graffiti is a world wide problem that has been going on for centuries. The earliest recordings of graffiti date back to several thousand years BC. Carvings into rock and ancient drawings have been discovered in just about every ancient civilization known to man. These are merely examples of the earliest forms of graffiti. In more recent years, graffiti has been more commonly associated with the hip hop community and is one of the key elements of hip hop culture.

It is a form of self expression, popular among teenage boys and young adults. Some say it is art and I would agree with them. However when it is used to damage and violate other people’s property than it is a real problem. Graffiti can comes in many different forms. It can be via scratchings into a suitable surface, with the use of markers or the most common form which is with aerosol spray paint cans. It can be used to spread messages, political or other. It can be used to beautify a street scape or can be used to create the opposite effect in which it is more commonly associated.

An example of graffiti art

 

 

 

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