How is Graffiti Removed?
When the graffiti technician arrives at the graffitied site, he will inspect the damage and determine the proper method for removal. • Water Blasting High pressure water blasting may be used to remove graffiti from walls, sidewalks, or buildings. However, water blasting is not always practical. Repeated water blasting wears away the wall’s surface and over time will cause deterioration. If a wall is continually marked with graffiti, the technician will usually paint out the graffiti. • Paint-Out If the decision is made to paint out the graffiti, the graffiti technician will select the closest match possible to the graffitied item. The graffiti truck is stocked with several paint colors so it is almost always possible to find a very close match. • Biodegradable Chemicals Certain surfaces can be cleaned with a biodegradable chemical. This type of removal is usually used on metal or glazed surfaces and for relatively small amounts of graffiti.
