graffiti removal

[galaxie500]

Hello guys
A pal's white Mercedes van has been 'tagged' with blue spray paint on a side panel by some little toe rag.Could I use a high cut compound to remove it using a DA or should I utilise something else (like a shotgun if I ever see the little sh%t!)
Many thanks in advance
PR

[xjay1337]

Depends on the type of paint.

Try using a wax believe it or not.

[DANBOY66]

autosmart tardis would get that off 

[xjay1337]

autosmart tardis would get that off 

If it's cellulose 
avoid leaving it on trims though like unpainted side skirts etc

[DANBOY66]

yeah can be lethal it killed my rear number plate surround 

[galaxie500]

It's a plain white van, no trim close to the graffiti so I'll try some Tardis and then go at it with some wax. How does that work Jay?

[xjay1337]

Would like to just state I have done this before I saw the video 
If that doesn't work then you can always use a razor blade and wet sanding or machine correction.. as always start with least aggressive manner of removal.

[galaxie500]

Hi Jay.
Which Carnuba heavy wax would potentially dissolve the paint? ( presuming it is cellulose as you said)
Anything I can buy from Halfords - a Meguiars product for instance that you recommend?
Thanks.
PR

[Horatio]

you could always adapt it 

[xjay1337]

Hi Jay.
Which Carnuba heavy wax would potentially dissolve the paint? ( presuming it is cellulose as you said)
Anything I can buy from Halfords - a Meguiars product for instance that you recommend?
Thanks.
PR

Umm.....

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=1698&p=18344&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Exterior%20Cleaning%20&%20Polishing&gclid=CjwKEAiAqrqkBRCep-rKnt_r_lkSJAArVUBcxujrkIzHf2LsySFh09qDyEPEYiC7b0JkNKQKRNAG2RoCe4zw_wcB

[galaxie500]

I guess that'll do it!
Thanks. I've not seen that one in the local Halfords. I'm gonna get me some!
PR

[xjay1337]

I dunno if it's going to be any good, only a suggestion. 

[galaxie500]

Seeing as Carnauba seems to be the holy grail amongst wax aficionados and Meguiars stuff is generally OK, I think I'll take a punt.
Thanks Jay

[galaxie500]

I finally got around to graffiti removal from my pal's white Merc van and thanks to all who gave their suggestions.
I simply used a Sonus defect remover on a microfibre cloth and it disappeared easily!
Thanks fellas!
PR

[Frenzy]

Plus 1 for autosmart tardis used sparingly. I just removed black go faster stripes from my wing mirror that someone had kindly left me. 

Just a spray of tardis on a microfibre cloth and then buffed off (took a fair bit of gentle rubbing - if you're getting nowhere whilst being patient you need a bit more tardis) the stubborn stain and finished by cleaning the wing mirror with APC and QD. Job's a gud'un