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How can a school remove graffiti from a brick wall
Q. We recently had graffiti painted on the outside of our school swimming pool. Do you have a good way to remove paint from brick other than sandblasting?
Randy HillsteadEducation - Lyman, Wyoming, USA
2003
2003
A. Randy,
Why don't you try a high pressure washer? Surely you have one of those in the school. For removal of graffiti on painted surfaces use a car rubbing compound
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...And if you catch those miscreants, send them over to a Singaporean school and let them try that THERE !

Freeman Newton [dec.]
R.I.P. old friend (It is our sad duty to
advise that Freeman passed away 4/21/12)
A. Try some car starter fluid, (ether). Just don't smoke while you are applying it.
Ronald Zeeman- Brampton, Ontario, Canada
2003
A. Protect masonry works from graffiti by applying "Siliclear" silicon solvent in a can. Dries clear - inexpensive - protects against moisture damage - applies easily - lots of coverage - particularly non-toxic - and best of all paint "She no stick!" Reapply as recommended. :^ )
Mr. Molder- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2003
A. The best way is dry ice blasting -- little to no mess.
David Stringham- Rock Springs, Wyoming
2006
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