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Title: Graffiti removal
Post by: jamie macdonald on May 24, 2017, 11:12:37 pm
Hi need some advice on best chemicals to use to remove spray paint from brickwork see photo. Quite a large area 2m x 5m Thanks in advance.(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1495663936_20170520_193448.jpg)
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: Jonathan Evans on May 25, 2017, 06:53:03 am
Nick at Solutions sells a great product for removing graffiti. Used it to get some off a skate park. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: Kev Martin on May 25, 2017, 08:21:28 am
Quote from: jamie macdonald on May 24, 2017, 11:12:37 pm
Hi need some advice on best chemicals to use to remove spray paint from brickwork see photo. Quite a large area 2m x 5m have tried brick acid and pressure washer but no joy. Thanks in advance.(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1495663936_20170520_193448.jpg)

I have to ask why anyone would try Brick Acid?  Even IF it worked which it won't, it would Acid Etch the face of the bricks and screw them anyway.  To remove it, you first need to identify the type of paint and apply the appropriate product.  This achieved by doing small test areas first with either a High Alkaline or a Water Based Stripper both of which require the area to be pre wet then apply the product, allow a dwell time and then clean. 

Or if your name is Smurf just try his Henry Cooper  method and Splash it all over with Hypo.  ;D
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: Smurf on May 25, 2017, 10:13:15 am
I maybe a bleach bandit but I do know the difference between paint and mould. lol
Google graffiti removal might help.
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: Kev Martin on May 25, 2017, 10:52:16 am
Quote from: Smurf on May 25, 2017, 10:13:15 am
I maybe a bleach bandit but I do know the difference between paint and mould. lol
Google graffiti removal might help.

Hopefull it is just that the Graffiti is Mould coloured have you been to LIDL Specsavers recently ;D ;D
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: Smurf on May 25, 2017, 04:57:11 pm
Both lol
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: chris scott on May 25, 2017, 09:27:24 pm
http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-paint-varnish-remover-500ml/262263_BQ.prd?ecamp=Seapla&ppc_type=shopping&ds_kids=92700020957784932&gclid=CN7MppHwi9QCFRQ6Gwod3CsKSQ&gclsrc=aw.ds.ds&dclid=COvJ0ZHwi9QCFVOs7Qode0UAoA

Paint on dry...leave 2 hours if poss ( longer you leave it the more it will take out...less ghosting) Work out you quantity required ..phone Kevin martin . Place order. This product is bio-degradable if you are questioned about run off.
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: jamie macdonald on May 28, 2017, 03:06:52 pm
Quote from: Jonathan Evans on May 25, 2017, 06:53:03 am
Nick at Solutions sells a great product for removing graffiti. Used it to get some off a skate park. Good stuff.

Thanks I don't suppose you have contact details?
Title: Re: Graffiti removal
Post by: Jonathan Evans on May 28, 2017, 08:07:29 pm
Hi Jamie I have emailed you their contact details. Best wishes Andrew