Paint: (walls and buildings)
1. Color match to original color if possible. (If not possible, repaint entire surface or square area. For example: paint entire fence board(s), not just spot or outline of graffiti.)
2. Prepare surface by cleaning, drying, and sanding if necessary. If several coats of paint have already been applied, sanding may be necessary to remove old paint.
3. Select the right paint for your surface. Acrylic latex is best for wood, concrete, block walls, and brick. Call your local paint specialist for advice if you are unsure.
FREE recycled latex paint is available (in several shades) through Marion County Public Works at, 3250 Deerpark Drive SE, (off Gaffin Rd., HWY 22) (503)-588-5169.
Sand or Water Blasting and Pressure Washing: (unpainted concrete surfaces: curbs/cinderblock walls)
1. Start with the gentlest method first as damage can easily occur.
2. Follow the recommendations for historical buildings (call 503-588-6173 for information).
Trees:
Do not use lacquer thinner or paint. Try washing with a garden hose. You might apply mineral spirits and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then wash with water. Contact a nursery for other suggestions.
Sidewalks:
Try using a wire brush. If that doesn't work, try lacquer thinner or pressure washing (one square at a time).
Vehicles:
Use a solvent based cleaner that can be obtained from hardware or home improvement stores. Be aware that these cleaners are likely to remove the wax from your vehicle's paint as well as the graffiti.
Chemical Products: (metal/aluminum poles, boxes, signs)
1. Make sure the cleaner is appropriate for the graffiti agent and affected surface(s).
2. The solution should not leave residue or film that will damage the affected surface(s).
3. Follow manufacturer's specifications to avoid dangers to personal health and affected surface(s).
Don't Want To Clean Your Brushes Every Time?
If you are working on a continual problem, you can put the roller or brush in a plastic bag, or wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. It will last for months. If you are using a 5 gallon bucket and the roller will fit, leave the roller in the bucket and reseal it.
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