How to remove graffiti from diffrent surfaces

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HOW TO REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM DIFFERENT SURFACES
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Introduction

• Graffiti is commonplace around the world and has
  even gained street art status in the eyes of
  millions. But unless youve given outright
  consent, any graffiti on your property is nothing
  but vandalism.
• Although most graffiti can be removed using soapy
  water or basic cleaning solutions, some amount of
  damage to the surface is unavoidable. This damage
  can even be permanent as the surfaces character
  can change as a result of the paints action.
  Because of this, permanent graffiti removal can
  become very hard, if not impossible.
• That said, timely action can get you significant
  success in removing graffiti. Here we look at how
  to remove graffiti from different surfaces.

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METAL SURFACES
Paint can be cleaned off metal surfaces more
efficiently than all other surfaces, except
glass. The most effective way is to scrub the
paint off using a paint thinner. Commonly
available paint thinners include lacquer thinner,
mineral spirits and acetone. You can use
off-the-shelf graffiti removal products for the
purpose as well.
WOODEN SURFACES
You could try removing the graffiti by wiping the
wooden surface using mineral spirits, provided
the wood is not the weathered kind and has been
sealed with stain, sealer or paint. As with metal
surfaces, you could also try a power-wash at high
pressure for wooden surfaces. However, ensure the
pressure does not cause the paint to go deeper
into the grain as that would make it almost
impossible to remove the graffiti.
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PLASTIC SURFACES
Most people prefer to replace the affected part,
rather than try removing the graffiti, as plastic
is cheap. However, if replacing is not possible
or expensive, you can use highly fine bronze or
steel wool to rub away the paint. Avoid paint
thinners or other graffiti removal chemicals as
they cause the plastic to go soft, which can lead
to permanent tackiness or clouding.
GLASS SURFACES
As mentioned previously, removing graffiti is
easy when its a glass surface. Almost all paint
can be scraped off the glass surface using a fine
razor blade. Another useful method is to use
highly fine bronze wool and water to softly rub
off the paint. Paint thinners are also quite
effective at dislodging paint from glass surfaces.
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MASONRY
The most effective way to remove graffiti from
masonry is to give it a power-wash at high
pressure. If that doesnt work, sand-blasting
should do the trick. Sand-blasting is a process
that uses a jet of sand to clean a surface.
Powered by steam or air, sand-blasters are highly
effective at removing paint off masonry. However,
it needs to be done carefully because if the
sandblasting tip remains at one point for too
long, it can lead to permanent etching of the
surface.
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OTHER SOLUTIONS
 1. Painting It Over
The first thing is to paint over the graffiti. If
you go with painting, its recommended to either
paint the wall straight from top to bottom or
repaint it entirely. That is because matching the
colour of your building is a complicated task.
Mismatched colours, apart from dragging down your
buildings look, also serve as continuing proof
of graffiti.
2. Non-Chemical Graffiti Removal Agents
You can also try graffiti removal products that
do not contain any chemicals. These products are
based on citrus extracts and completely
biodegradable. You can buy these products at any
neighbourhood hardware store. Citrus based
graffiti removers can be safely applied to all
painted or natural surfaces. However, some types
of plastics might not react well to them and
suffer cloudiness or discolouration.
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