Summary for graffiti removal from brick wall Discussion
graffiti removal from brick wall is discussed with several practical options short of sandblasting. Randy Hillstead asks how a school can remove paint from the outside brick of a swimming pool building. Freeman Newton suggests trying a high-pressure washer, and notes that car rubbing compound can be used for graffiti on painted surfaces. Ronald Zeeman offers car starter fluid (ether), with the warning not to smoke while applying it. Mr. Molder shifts the discussion toward prevention, recommending Siliclear silicon solvent as a clear, inexpensive protective coating that helps keep paint from sticking and should be reapplied as directed. David Stringham says the best method is dry ice blasting because it creates little to no mess. The thread does not settle on one universal answer, but it shows that pressure washing, solvents, protective coatings, and dry ice blasting were all considered alternatives to sandblasting.
Q. We recently had graffiti painted on the outside of our school swimming pool. Do you have a good way to remove paint from brick other than sandblasting?
Randy Hillstead
Education – Lyman, Wyoming, USA
2003
2003
A. Randy,
Why don’t you try a high pressure washer? Surely you have one of those in the school. For removal of graffiti on painted surfaces use a car rubbing compound
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… I know that that works … I’ve had to do it!
…And if you catch those miscreants, send them over to a Singaporean school and let them try that THERE !
Freeman Newton [deceased]
R.I.P. old friend (It is our sad duty to
advise that Freeman passed away 4/21/12)
A. Try some car starter fluid, (ether). Just don’t smoke while you are applying it.
Ronald Zeeman
– Brampton, Ontario, Canada
2003
A. Protect masonry works from graffiti by applying “Siliclear” silicon solvent in a can. Dries clear – inexpensive – protects against moisture damage – applies easily – lots of coverage – particularly non-toxic – and best of all paint “She no stick!” Reapply as recommended. :^ )
Mr. Molder
– Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2003
A. The best way is dry ice blasting — little to no mess.
David Stringham
– Rock Springs, Wyoming
2006