Make a donation

Author Topic: graffiti removal  (Read 6288 times)

Offline galaxie500

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 38
  • -Receive: 13
  • Posts: 366
  • 56 plate 5 door in Black Pearl Metallic
graffiti removal
« on: December 08, 2014, 03:50:41 pm »
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!) :happy2:
Many thanks in advance
PR


Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2014, 03:55:12 pm »
Depends on the type of paint.

Try using a wax believe it or not.

Offline DANBOY66

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 41
  • -Receive: 55
  • Posts: 1137
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74301.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2014, 03:55:23 pm »
autosmart tardis would get that off  :happy2:
Dan..

Seat Ibiza cupra 06 1.8T GTX2867R GEN2 track toy in the making
Passat TDI 170 DSG the Family mini cab

Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2014, 03:58:44 pm »
autosmart tardis would get that off  :happy2:

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

Offline DANBOY66

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 41
  • -Receive: 55
  • Posts: 1137
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74301.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2014, 04:01:30 pm »
yeah can be lethal it killed my rear number plate surround  :signLOL:
Dan..

Seat Ibiza cupra 06 1.8T GTX2867R GEN2 track toy in the making
Passat TDI 170 DSG the Family mini cab

Offline galaxie500

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 38
  • -Receive: 13
  • Posts: 366
  • 56 plate 5 door in Black Pearl Metallic
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2014, 05:33:55 pm »
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?

Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2014, 01:34:14 am »


Would like to just state I have done this before I saw the video  :signLOL: :signLOL:
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.

Offline galaxie500

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 38
  • -Receive: 13
  • Posts: 366
  • 56 plate 5 door in Black Pearl Metallic
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2014, 12:07:28 pm »
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

Offline Horatio

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 23
  • -Receive: 39
  • Posts: 733
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2014, 11:27:03 pm »
you could always adapt it  :signLOL:

2007 Black Magic DSG Golf GTI Edition 30. No.1231
.:R32 "milk and juice come in 2 litres"
I run a dirty campervan, need scrubbers

Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2014, 10:17:18 am »
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

Offline galaxie500

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 38
  • -Receive: 13
  • Posts: 366
  • 56 plate 5 door in Black Pearl Metallic
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2014, 10:31:08 am »
I guess that'll do it!
Thanks. I've not seen that one in the local Halfords. I'm gonna get me some!
PR

Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2014, 04:27:12 pm »
I dunno if it's going to be any good, only a suggestion.  :happy2:

Offline galaxie500

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 38
  • -Receive: 13
  • Posts: 366
  • 56 plate 5 door in Black Pearl Metallic
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2014, 06:21:15 pm »
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
« Last Edit: December 15, 2014, 11:46:52 pm by galaxie500 »

Offline galaxie500

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 38
  • -Receive: 13
  • Posts: 366
  • 56 plate 5 door in Black Pearl Metallic
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2015, 04:22:42 pm »
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

Offline Frenzy

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 62
  • -Receive: 29
  • Posts: 653
Re: graffiti removal
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2015, 11:56:54 am »
Plus 1 for autosmart tardis used sparingly. I just removed black go faster stripes from my wing mirror that someone had kindly left me.  :fighting:

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  :party: