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Tips On Graffiti Removal Denver

By Eloise Hewitt


Graffiti is the writings or drawings that are illicitly scribbled, sprayed or scratched on walls and other surfaces in public areas. Failure to remove them quickly may be an indication that nobody cares about the area or property and this can encourage other crimes in the area. Areas that have graffiti experience negative effects like people feeling unsafe and property values declining.

Removing illicit inscriptions within the first twenty four hours if possible helps prevent future street art. By opting for prompt graffiti removal Denver residents can signal to the vandals that someone cares about their neighborhood and that their street art has little chance of being seen. The methods of removing street art vary depending on the surface that is being cleaned.

As you remove graffiti, it is important to put on personal protective equipment such as goggles and gloves. Make sure that all exposed skin is covered if you want to remove the drawings using chemicals or solvents. To keep the surface from getting damaged, use non toxic chemicals and other gentle methods of removal. You should also read the labels of the products and follow what the manufacturer has recommended.

If the illegal inscriptions are on a light painted surface, the best way to remove them is repainting the entire surface with a dark color. You can also paint the entire surface in a color that matches the inscriptions so that a billboard or patchwork effect will not be created on your wall. Before you start painting the surface, test a small are first to find out if the street art will bleed through the paint. If that happens, use a sealer before painting.

It is advisable to apply an anti graffiti protective coating on a painted surface. This coating prevents inscriptions from soaking into the surface and may deter the vandals. If the drawings have been scribbled or sprayed on an unpainted surface, you can remove them using a solvent remover or paint stripper. Wait for three to five minutes after applying the solvent remover on the drawings and then agitate them using a wire brush. You can then wash them away with water.

If the drawings have been painted on a glass surface, you can remove them using a razor blade placed in a holder at a thirty degree angle. If you are not able to remove all the drawings using a razor blade, you my use fine steel wool and water to remove the remaining drawings. You can also remove such drawings using paint thinners.

You may use liquid laundry detergent, dish washing detergent or mineral turpentine to remove illicit inscriptions that have been scribbled on a glass surface using felt pens. You can consult with a glass technician if the drawings have been scratched into the glass. It is also wise to hire a professional graffiti remover. This professional can remove illicit drawings completely.

Graffiti removal service providers are experienced and therefore better than you at the job. They know about the best products to use for the job. They also offer after sales services to ensure that your walls always remain free from illicit drawings. To keep your property free from such drawings, you can discourage vandals by installing motion sensors.




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