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mike roberts

Graffiti tag problem
« on: October 16, 2011, 10:09:58 am »
Has anyone come across this before??

During the course of the day we removed aprox 17 tags ranging from spray cans , nail varnish and gloss paint.. on various materials.

Have a prob with 3 tags (same tag different locs) on sandstone..... looks like home made jumbo texter marker - nightmare  :'(
penetrated so deep. Tried list of chems / approach results really limited.
Any thoughts experience ???


Matt Gibson

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2011, 10:58:36 am »
wet blast it?

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2011, 01:12:25 pm »
wet blast it?

That's what we do but with soda.

mike roberts

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2011, 05:20:44 pm »
will it be ok with natural sandstone - really soft ? penetrated so deep

Jamie Pearson

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2011, 05:35:18 pm »
http://www.molotow.com/products/marker-ink/

This is an example of the type markers Graf guys use.

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2011, 06:18:12 pm »
will it be ok with natural sandstone - really soft ? penetrated so deep

Soda doesn't damage the surface. Never had a problem with soda. Was in your position though before using soda. Did a Wickes store and couldn't remove spray from the type of stone there was.

mike roberts

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2011, 06:43:30 pm »
http://www.molotow.com/products/marker-ink/

This is an example of the type markers Graf guys use.

nice site eh ... crazy man

mike roberts

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2011, 06:52:03 pm »
will it be ok with natural sandstone - really soft ? penetrated so deep

Soda doesn't damage the surface. Never had a problem with soda. Was in your position though before using soda. Did a Wickes store and couldn't remove spray from the type of stone there was.

ok mate what do i need for a setup...  never used it before ...

graffiti only small part of our work like to increase this sdie of work esp winter ... usually use washer with hotbox if reqd + chems .... might have another post 2mw ...we sub for serco when they have diesel spills.. have a job I need to look at with a paint spill ... prob gloss but dont know if its on tarmac or blocks.. find out 2mw

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2011, 08:30:17 pm »
Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvVh1XAqnFQ&feature=related

Just use soda instead of sand for delicate surfaces.

drive surgeon

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 03:58:08 pm »
where do you get your wet blast attachements and why dont you use sand instead?

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2011, 06:09:53 pm »
where do you get your wet blast attachements and why dont you use sand instead?

Bought mine from Centurywise is Stockport as I needed it on the day for a job. Came with lance etc for about £140 but you can just buy the nozzles from Exchange Engineering.

Sand is more abrasive so it will damage the surface if no care taken. Especially with stone, more prone to deface the fine finish. Soda doesn't damage, you could use it on glass although a faster method would be to use a gel and tissue.

Matt Gibson

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2011, 06:58:37 pm »
i use gel and a rag, but it aint to remove graffiti..  :-[

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2011, 10:12:01 pm »
i use gel and a rag, but it aint to remove graffiti..  :-[

Genital warts?

Matt Gibson

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2011, 08:13:14 am »
To remove all the lipstick  ;D

Cliff Horne

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2011, 01:19:17 pm »
To remove all the lipstick  ;D

Bet that burns  ;)
Smart like a donkey, hung like Einstein

drive surgeon

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2011, 05:57:11 pm »
where do you get your wet blast attachements and why dont you use sand instead?

Bought mine from Centurywise is Stockport as I needed it on the day for a job. Came with lance etc for about £140 but you can just buy the nozzles from Exchange Engineering.

Sand is more abrasive so it will damage the surface if no care taken. Especially with stone, more prone to deface the fine finish. Soda doesn't damage, you could use it on glass although a faster method would be to use a gel and tissue.








thanks lee, where do you buy your soda crystals?

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2011, 06:13:45 pm »
where do you get your wet blast attachements and why dont you use sand instead?

Bought mine from Centurywise is Stockport as I needed it on the day for a job. Came with lance etc for about £140 but you can just buy the nozzles from Exchange Engineering.

Sand is more abrasive so it will damage the surface if no care taken. Especially with stone, more prone to deface the fine finish. Soda doesn't damage, you could use it on glass although a faster method would be to use a gel and tissue.








thanks lee, where do you buy your soda crystals?

I bought 60 bags off ebay mate cheap but you can get them from http://www.northernpowerclean.co.uk/

drive surgeon

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Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2011, 09:48:05 pm »
so what else can you remove with a wet blaster apart from paint.

Blast Away

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2011, 11:33:02 pm »
so what else can you remove with a wet blaster apart from paint.

Plant pot rust rings from indian stone/flags, be gentle.

wiktor

Re: Graffiti tag problem
« Reply #19 on: October 30, 2011, 08:18:27 pm »
I dealt with this on a sandstone before . You will need an product Called AKS 7 or AGS 7 , you should get it from triongraffiti.co.uk

It does the job really good, even when its like +5 outside.

Bart