- Identify the tag (examine the substrate)
- Flag off the area
- Remove graffiti with eco-friendly solutions
- Pressure wash the area clean
- Before and after photos – no damage to property, restore it to new
Kamloops BC is known for its natural beauty but graffiti artists in the area are not afraid to leave their mark on the landscape. Graffiti and vandalism are common in any city but that doesn’t mean that you have to live with it! Removing spray paint from exterior surfaces can be tricky, so ditch the DIY approach and call a Gorilla for expert Kamloops graffiti removal services.
When trying to remove spray paint, it is important to create a customized removal plan that accounts for the type of paint you are dealing with, as well as the type of construction material that stains are sitting on. There are plenty of online forums detailing how to remove graffiti using paint thinners or pressure washers but these often result in subpar results and can lead to costly damage.
The Best Way to Get Rid of Graffiti
There are plenty of graffiti removal products on the market but these, more often than not, can make stains worse. Thinners and solvents allow paint to bleed downward leaving streaks behind, while addressing main stains directly can leave overspray and shadowing behind. In order to get the best possible results, it is important to first identify the type of surface you are dealing with and then identify the type of paint that you are dealing with. In some lucky cases paint will be water soluble, making removal a quick and easy process but oil based paints are trickier.
Removing graffiti from metal surfaces like a garage door, for example, can often benefit from a pressure wash without sustaining damage. Using power tools to remove graffiti from brick, however, can damage mortar, leading to damage. Instead of applying a heavy handed approach to exterior surfaces, our Gorillas create custom treating plans depending on the type of paint and surfaces, as well as the age and condition of your property.
When you call a professional graffiti removal service, they put speciality cleaning products to use in a multi-step removal process that is not only effective, it is environmentally friendly too! After initial assessments, Gorilla technicians apply foaming cleansers that pull up any surface staining. Foam carries cleansers deep into cracks, crevices and textures removing stains from even the toughest to reach areas. From there, soft bristle brushes are used to scrub remaining stains and debris. By applying cleansers to a wide area, Gorillas guarantee that customers are not left to deal with overspray or paint bleed.
The longer that stains are allowed to sit on surfaces, the more likely they are to bake into the facade of a property. This makes removal much more difficult and sometimes even impossible. In the event that stains are too stubborn to be safely removed, Gorillas offer paint matching services to restore surfaces to their former glory.
By offering single call-outs for spray paint removal, as well as routine programs and optional anti-graffiti coatings, Gorillas can help to keep homes and businesses all across Kamloops paint free.
