We know that graffiti removal is the most costly and time-consuming process, especially when we try it all by ourselves. Cleaning methods may vary depending on the surface material we want to clean. Here in this blog, we will help you with the most cost-efficient and easy methods to perform graffiti removal on different surfaces.
Before you kick start the whole graffiti removal process, here are some general instructions to follow:
- The graffiti cleaning process involves harsh graffiti removal chemicals and solutions. Therefore you should always stay cautious and stay less exposed to those chemicals.
- Always wear proper gloves, protective eyewear, smock, and apron.
- Carefully read the chemical cleanser labels and understand the directions and warnings.
- Don’t get started directly with the harsh chemicals. Do try a gentle one first.
- Run a patch test before using an entire bottle of solution to test the damage to your surface(if any).
Also, if you do not have any hands-on experience earlier, you can always reach us for professional and affordable graffiti cleaning.
Let us move further to the graffiti removal methods upon various surfaces.
Wooden Surfaces:
Well, you can simply clean your wooden surface with the mineral spirit if not severely damaged due to bad weather conditions. But, if it is weathered, you should do polish washing with low pressure. Remember to not exceed the pressure limit from 700 psi as this will deteriorate the wooden surface. In the worst scenarios, you should sand and paint your graffiti the way you want.
Metal Surfaces:
There are so many graffiti removal products available in the market. To wipe graffiti from metal surfaces, you can first try thinner. If it doesn’t work, you can try light penetrating oil. You can also try light sandpaper or scrubbers to wipe off graffiti. If all fails to work, you should try power washing with high pressure. And if it still fails to work, you should opt for repainting.
Plastic Surfaces:
Plastics are soft materials. You should not apply hard chemicals upon them because it will cause clouding. Therefore, the use of thinners & such hard chemicals is prohibited. The best method to remove graffiti from a plastic surface is to use penetrating oil or a light scrubber.
Glass Surfaces:
When it comes to removing graffiti from glass surfaces, you should always go for scraping with the help of a razor blade. Buy a fine-class razor blade from the market and get started. In cases of light graffiti, you can use a paint thinner or turpentine to clean the glass surface.
Masonry Surfaces:
We always recommend pressure washing in Comox Valley to remove graffiti on masonry or brick surfaces. Because it is effective in scraping off multi-layered graffiti from the wall. You can also apply a heavy-duty paint stripper to your masonry surface. This method can help you remove heavy build-up paint. There is another most considered graffiti removal option—sand washing.
Note: If you are persistently unable to remove the graffiti, you always have the option of repainting over the graffiti.