Louisville Kentucky Police arrested a suspected graffiti tagger after he posted images a graffiti on highway grade signs and highway billboards on his Instagram account.  After the arrest, the suspect admitted to graffiti tagging the a State Highway Sign and is suspected of graffiti tagging of a highway billboard along I-65 north. 

Graffiti is not a victimless crime.  Graffiti damage to the highway signage was estimated to cost $5,000.  The graffiti tagger is also suspected in tagging the brick wall of a restaurant with an estimated repair cost of $2,500.

Often graffiti taggers share images of their graffiti on social media.  Social media can be an effective tool to identify graffiti tagging suspects and also to help confirm responsibility during court proceedings.  Because of the tendency of graffiti taggers to share their tags, the quick removal of graffiti is essential to discouraging future graffiti attacks.

How to remove Graffiti from traffic signs5 Simple DIY Steps to Remove Graffiti from Traffic Signs.
Traffic Signs are very delicate so extra care needs to be taken to remove the graffiti tag without damaging the delicate signage.  Anti-Graffiti Films protect signage substrates and allow graffiti to be easily removed.

Step 1: Spray Clean City Pro Green Label Graffiti Remover or Clean City Pro Yellow Label Graffiti Remover.  
Step 2: Allow short dwell time of 10 to 30 seconds
Step 3: Swirl gently with soft rag or paper towel.
Step 4: Wipe surface clean with dry, absorbent rag.  
Step 5: For the best results, rinse with water or wipe down with wet rag.
Repeat as necessary.

Note: For traffic signage protected with a anti-graffiti coating such as 3M Anti-Graffiti Film or Avery Dennison Anti-Graffiti Film, Clean City Pro Red Label Graffiti Remover can be used without fear of damaging the underlying delicate substrate.

3 Simple Steps to Remove Graffiti from Brick.
​Step 1: Spray, pour or brush Clean City Pro Red Label Graffiti Remover or Clean City Pro Blue Label Gel Graffiti Remover onto graffiti tag.
Step 2: Allow a moderate dwell time of 5 to 15 minutes
Note:  A longer or shorter dwell time is possible depending on conditions.  If spray paint is highly saturated, the brick is highly porous or the temperature is cold, allow for a longer dwell time. 
​Step 3: Pressure wash using a wide, fan tip pressure washing nozzle such as 25 degree green tip.  Repeat if necessary.

Clean City Pro Blue Label Gel Graffiti Remover is a fast, effective and safe heavy duty graffiti remover for removing Spray Paint and Permanent Marker
from porous surfaces including Concrete, Brick, limestone, stone, Rock and other difficult surfaces.

Ugly racist graffiti was spray painted on the brick wall of a United States Post Office in the Bronx, New York.  The racist graffiti outraged the community. The post office is across the street from a neighborhood park and playground.    The graffiti tags were spray painted onto a red brick wall and onto a metal painted door.  The police are conducting a investigation.  There is hope that surveillance cameras will provide the information necessary to identify the graffiti vandal and bring him to justice.  Surveillance cameras provide a critical role in identifying graffiti vandals and evidence in criminal hearings.

Rapid graffiti removal is essential to deter future graffiti attacks.  Graffiti removal must be complete without leaving a graffiti shadow, or damaging the surface.

3 Simple Steps to Remove Graffiti from Brick.
​Step 1: Spray, pour or brush Clean City Pro Red Label Graffiti Remover or Clean City Pro Blue Label Gel Graffiti Remover onto graffiti tag.
Step 2: Allow a moderate dwell time of 5 to 15 minutes
Note:  A longer or shorter dwell time is possible depending on conditions.  If spray paint is highly saturated, the brick is highly porous or the temperature is cold, allow for a longer dwell time. 
​Step 3: Pressure wash using a wide, fan tip pressure washing nozzle such as 25 degree green tip.  Repeat if necessary.

Clean City Pro Blue Label Gel Graffiti Remover is a fast, effective and safe heavy duty graffiti remover for removing Spray Paint and Permanent Marker
from porous surfaces including Concrete, Brick, limestone, stone, Rock and other difficult surfaces.

5 Simple Steps to Remove Graffiti from Painted Metal Door.
5 Simple Steps to Remove Graffiti from Painted metal Door.
Five Simple Steps to Remove Graffiti from a Painted Metal Surfaces such as a metal door.
Step 1: Spray Clean City Pro Red Label Graffiti Remover or Clean City Pro Green Label Graffiti Remover.
Step 2: Allow short dwell time of 10 to 30 seconds
Step 3: Swirl gently with mild scouring pad
Step 4: Wipe surface clean with dry, absorbent rag.
Step 5: For the best results, rinse with water or wipe down with wet rag.

Notes:  When removing graffiti from a heavily painted surface, less delicate removal is required, as the substrate is painted with multiple layers of the same color.  Additionally, with elements such as the traffic pole below, perfection is less important than speedy and complete graffiti removal. 

For more information, check out our Best Practices in Graffiti Removal page, our Graffiti Removal Selection page or our Tips and Techniques for Graffiti Removal page.

Tools for Graffiti Removal from Brick, Concrete and other Porous Surfaces

1. Graffiti Remover Solvent: heavy duty for brick and concrete (soy-based, pH Neutral, non-aerosol.  Clean City Pro Red Label Graffiti Remover and Clean City Pro Blue Label Gel Graffiti Remover are the best choice for brick and concrete) 
   
2. Brush: Brass wire brush or stiff nylon grout brush (the harder the bristle, the more "bite" but the greater the risk of scratching the substrate)
   
3. Scouring Pad: (Scouring pads mounted on a handle work best)
   
4. Gloves: Chemical resistant (thicker gloves will prevent tears and allow for repeated use)
   
5. Safety Goggles: Non-vented  (protects the eyes, especially important scrubbing a surface or pressure washing)
   
6. Pressure washer, garden hose or bucket of water to rinse. 
7. If using a pressure washer, always use a face shield and 15 or 25 degree green or white nozzle.  NEVER use a red zero degree nozzle as this will likely cause irreversible damage to the brick or concrete surface.
   

For more information, check out our Best Practices in Graffiti Removal page, our Graffiti Removal Selection page or our Tips and Techniques for Graffiti Removal page.

A collection of Historic stone buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's can be found in the Saguaro National Park and other Tucson, Arizona parks including the Tucson Mountain Park.  Extensive graffiti damage caused by spray paint was reported on both the interior and exterior of the historic stone building located in the Tucson Mountain Park. 

Graffiti vandalism on state and national parks is particularly offensive.  State and national parks are a shared American treasure and for vandals to deface them is offensive.  Additionally, graffiti removal from historic structures and natural stone outcroppings in state and national parks is challenging due to delicate surfaces and a strong desire to cause no additional damage.  Lastly, water often plays an important role in graffiti abatement and can be difficult to source in along the trails in park locations.

Clean City Blue Label Gel for Concrete and Brick and SoSafe Blue Label Gel are recommended for graffiti removal from stone surfaces in state and national parks.  Apply graffiti remover to the graffiti tag, allow dwell time, scrub with non-scratch nylon bristle brush, blot with absorbent rag, and rinse with water.  For more detailed instructions, for how to remove graffiti from stone surfaces, please refer to www.CleanCityPro.com

​For more information, check out our Best Practices in Graffiti Removal page, our Graffiti Removal Selection page or our Tips and Techniques for Graffiti Removal page.

On the night before a campus-wide Unity Day Celebration, three vandals in masks broke into the campus to spray paint offensive graffiti on the historic school building walls.    A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading the arrest of the vandals.  The school and law enforcement are taking this vandalism case very seriously.

The best practice for removing spray paint graffiti from concrete walls is to apply Clean City Pro Blue Label Graffiti Remover, SoSafe Blue Gel Graffiti Remover, or MC 850 Sprayable Gel Graffiti Remover.  Allow for a moderate dwell time.  Pressure wash with hot water, slow movements, and a fan tip nozzle.  Repeat if necessary to remove any graffiti shadow.  Detailed tips and techniques on how best to remove graffiti from concrete.