Thursday, 1 May 2014

Advice On How To Perform Graffiti Removal Denver

By Eloise Hewitt


The writings or drawings that are illegally sprayed, scribbled or scratched on surfaces like walls in public places are known as graffiti. If they fail to be removed promptly, they can send a signal to the community that no one cares about the neighborhood or property. This may attract other forms of criminal activity to the neighborhood. The property values in areas that have graffiti may decline and people living there may feel unsafe.

One way of preventing future street art is removing illicit drawings within the shortest time possible. By opting for fast graffiti removal Denver dwellers can show the vandals that they care about their properties and that there is minimal opportunity for people seeing street art. The methods used to remove street art differ depending on the surfaces that need to be washed.

As they remove street art, property owners should put on protective equipment such as goggles and gloves. They should also cover exposed skin before they remove inscriptions using chemicals or solvents. Using non toxic chemicals and gentle street art removal methods is wise. This ensures that the surface does not get damaged. Reading product labels and following the directions of the manufacturer is essential.

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.

Sometimes, vandals use felt pens to scribble drawings or writings on glass surfaces. This graffiti can be removed with dishwashing detergent, liquid laundry detergent or mineral turpentine. If the street art is scratched into a glass surface, property owners can contact a glass technician to advise them on how to remove it. They can also hire professional graffiti removers to help them get rid of illegal inscriptions.

The fact that professional graffiti removers are experienced means that they can complete the job better than you. They know what to use for what type of job. They also make sure that your walls remain free from street art by offering after sales services. You can install motion sensors to discourage vandals from leaving illicit drawings on your property.




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