Graffiti Removal Service Company in Chicago, IL
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It’s every business owner’s nightmare—your building has been graffiti-ed. Graffiti can cause unsightly damage to your property and can encourage other vandals to graffiti the property too.
While it can be hard to remove graffiti, it is still possible to do. Different surfaces require different methods of removal, and we’ll go over some of them today. Wood SurfacesIf a wooden surface on your property has been vandalized by graffiti, the first thing you should do is determine if the wood is sealed with paint or stain, or if it’s been weathered and left unpainted. For wood that has been painted, stained, or sealed, we can try to remove the graffiti by wiping it with a paint thinner. If the wood has been weathered, we cannot use this technique, as the paint thinner can encourage the wood to absorb it as well as the paint.
We can also use a pressure washing technique on the graffiti. Depending on the surface, we will adjust the psi and maintain a safe distance to help prevent further damage. Metal SurfacesFirst, try wiping the surface with a paint thinner. Alternatively, you can also purchase specialty graffiti remover from many hardware stores.
Next we can use a pressure washer to help remove the graffiti. We will use the best method to produce the best results for your property. 
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Vinyl Surfaces
If you are trying to remove graffiti from a vinyl surface, it’s important not to use acetone or lacquer thinner, as these liquids can damage the vinyl. Instead, use only very small amounts of paint remover, and test it out in a less noticeable area first.
You can also use very fine steel wool to try and remove the paint. As with all other surfaces, if the graffiti stays on the surface, the best thing to do is to paint over it.
The real trick to removing graffiti is to remove it as soon as possible. Most experts will tell you that it’s best to clean up the graffiti within the first 24 to 48 hours of its discovery. That is when the paint is easiest to remove, plus removing it quickly sends a message to the vandals. It tells them that your property will be cleaned promptly and effectively, which will hopefully discourage them from targeting your building again.
While finding graffiti on your property can be frustrating and disheartening, there are ways you can remove it. As long as you are careful to choose the right method for whatever surface you have, and you act fast, the graffiti should come off. If it doesn’t, you can always give the area a fresh coat of paint to keep your property looking clean.
You can also use very fine steel wool to try and remove the paint. As with all other surfaces, if the graffiti stays on the surface, the best thing to do is to paint over it.
The real trick to removing graffiti is to remove it as soon as possible. Most experts will tell you that it’s best to clean up the graffiti within the first 24 to 48 hours of its discovery. That is when the paint is easiest to remove, plus removing it quickly sends a message to the vandals. It tells them that your property will be cleaned promptly and effectively, which will hopefully discourage them from targeting your building again.
While finding graffiti on your property can be frustrating and disheartening, there are ways you can remove it. As long as you are careful to choose the right method for whatever surface you have, and you act fast, the graffiti should come off. If it doesn’t, you can always give the area a fresh coat of paint to keep your property looking clean.
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We provide Commercial Pressure Washing Services
for the entire Chicago, Illinois area.
(708) 234-1966
We provide Commercial Pressure Washing Services
for the entire Chicago, Illinois area.
(708) 234-1966