Graffiti removal and anti-graffiti protection
Repeat tagging is a maintenance cost, not a one-off. The way a frontage is coated decides whether the next clean-down takes an hour or another full repaint.
Removal without ghosting
Aggressive solvents can lift the tag and the substrate colour with it, leaving a pale ghost that draws more attention than the graffiti. Test patches in a discreet area come first.
Sacrificial coatings
A sacrificial barrier washes off with the graffiti and is reapplied afterwards. It suits porous masonry and heritage frontages where a permanent film would be inappropriate.
Permanent anti-graffiti systems
Permanent clear coatings survive repeated cleaning cycles and suit high-repeat locations such as shutters, service doors and street-facing panels.
Planning for repeat maintenance
For commercial clients we record the exact colour references and coating system used, so a callout is a straightforward reinstatement rather than a fresh specification exercise.
Common questions
Can graffiti be removed without repainting?
Often yes, especially where an anti-graffiti coating is already in place or the substrate is non-porous.
Which is better, sacrificial or permanent?
Sacrificial suits porous and heritage surfaces; permanent suits high-repeat, non-porous areas like shutters.
Will removal leave a mark?
It can on porous masonry, which is why we test first and, where needed, treat the full panel.
Do you keep our colour on record?
Yes — we log the colour and system for commercial clients so repeat visits match exactly.
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