The most successful methods of removing graffiti are sanding or scraping it off, painting over it with similar colored paint, or removing it with solvents. The method selected will depend on the type of surface and the substance to be removed.
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Surface Type
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Removal Options for Spray Paint, Markers, & Similar Materials
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Aluminum siding, fiberglass
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- Paint thinner (sparingly) then rinse with water
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Glass
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- Scrape off with razor blade
- Paint thinner or chemical graffiti remover
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Masonry (cement or brick)
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- Power wash
- Sand off
- Paint thinner
- Chemical graffiti remover applied with brush then rinse with water
- Paint over with similar colored paint
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Metal
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- Paint thinner or chemical graffiti remover
- Rub with steel wool or sandpaper and rinse
- Power wash
- Paint over with similar colored paint
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Pavement
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- Chemical graffiti remover
- Power wash
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Stucco
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- Paint thinner or chemical graffiti remover
- Power wash
- Paint over similar colored paint
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Vinyl Siding
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- Use chemical graffiti remover sparingly as it may remove vinyl coating then repaint with primer
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Wood
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- Use mineral spirits on unpainted wood or un-weathered wood
- Power wash
- Sand off
- Paint over with similar colored paint
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