How should graffiti be removed?
To select the appropriate method for graffiti removal, consider the surface, access, costs, and any local restrictions. Municipal governments often have removal and restoration guidelines for graffiti cleanup.
Removal methods may include:
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Paint out – on painted surfaces, painting over graffiti is a low-cost removal method. Be sure to color match the paint to the surface. A patchwork of paint or a large block of different color paint is an ideal canvas and will invite more graffiti.§
Chemical removal – this method employs some type of solvent to remove graffiti.§
Power washing – this removes graffiti by applying water, usually hot, under pressure. Power washing may also be used after applying a paint solvent to the graffiti area. An abrasive, such as baking soda or fine sand, may also be added to the water to remove a thin layer of the surface and the graffiti.Consider pooling resources with
other merchants and contract with a company that
specializes in graffiti removal. This will encourage quick and appropriate
removal.
Work with local authorities to
determine if the graffiti is being done by taggers or gangs.
Always check with law enforcement about safety concerns
when removing gang graffiti.
The following businesses provide graffiti removal services* :
* This list was taken from a Denver metro area telephone directory and is provided as a convenience. It does not imply endorsement of any of the companies listed.
For more information or a consultation, contact
MAGTF at :
info@magtfdenver.org
or
MAGTF
P.O. Box 2223
Englewood, CO 80150-2223