How to remove graffiti from different surfaces
                     How to remove graffiti 
from different surfaces?
Graffiti is commonplace around the world and has even gained street art status in 
the eyes of millions. But unless you’ve 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 surface’s character can 
change as a result of the paint’s action. Because of this, permanent 
graffiti removal can become very hard, if not impossible. Here are some graffiti 
removal tips
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
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. Paint 
thinners include lacquer thinner, mineral spirits and acetone.
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. You could also try a power-wash at high pressure for wooden surfaces.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
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. 
Glass Surfaces
removing graffiti is easy when it’s a glass surface. Almost all paint can be scraped off the 
glass surface using a fine razor blade.  You can use highly fine bronze wool and water to 
softly rub off the paint.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Masonry
The most effective way to remove graffiti from masonry is to give it a power-wash at high 
pressure. If that doesn’t work, sand-blasting should do the trick. There are also 
certain industrial graffiti removal products that you can use to remove the graffiti from a 
stone, concrete or brick surface.
Other Solutions
Painting It Over
Use Non-Chemical Graffiti Removal Agents
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