Best Ways to Get at Graffiti

If you’ve been unlucky enough to be get tagged with graffiti, you know it’s tough to remove. Tim Covington, owner of Big Al’s Grime Fighters, a Diamond Certified company, and an expert on graffiti removal, has a few tips to make the job easier.

On a painted surface, it’s best to paint right over the graffiti.  If tagging is done on concrete, metal or brick, start with a paint remover.  Some products are aerosols, but it’s more economical to buy a large can of it. Next, apply paint remover to the graffiti and power wash the surface, which is easier than wiping off disintegrating paint by hand.  Always remove graffiti as soon as possible. This will give you better results and discourage taggers. If the problem continues, consider applying an epoxy sealant. This coating makes it easy to simply wipe off the paint with a rag after applying the remover, thereby eliminating the need for power washing.