A “How To” on: Removing Graffiti from your Sidewalk
By: Gary Winchester Removing graffiti from your sidewalk is a several step process. After researching concrete and pavement I was able to shorten this process. Through searching the internet and speaking with a construction supply professionals, we have concluded that there are only two major steps in the process. Step One: Identify Your Surface, Step Two: Pick Your Product. We have also included: A Professional Recommendation from Byron Ross. Step One: Identify Your Surface
In this case, we already know our surface is a sidewalk. Here is a chart from the website listed below.
Surface Type | Removal of Spray Paint and Similar Materials
(Markers, shoe polish, lip stick, stencils, etc.) | Masonry (includes brick, marble, stone, tile, granite, and concrete) | Power washing with low pressure; sand or soda blasting (may create a shadow); paint remover or chemical graffiti remover/solvent applied with brush and rinse with water; paint over | Pavement | Chemical remover and power washing; soda blasting |
http://www.graffitihurts.org/community_resources/removal.cfm#removal_chart
The link above will assist you if you have surface other than a sidewalk. Step Two: Pick Your Product
There are several products recommended for the removal of graffiti. The following product list is from the website below and a professional in the construction supply industry.
Product | Use | Graffiti Defenz Alkaclean
S-D-L Distribution
P.O. Box 214813
Sacramento, CA 95821
800-447-2334 | Concrete or brick. | Graffiti Defenz Cleverclean
S-D-L Distribution
P.O. Box 214813
Sacramento, CA 95821
800-447-2334 | All surfaces. | United 256
United Laboratories
320 37th Ave.
St. Charles Ave.
St. Charles, IL 60174 | All hard surfaces. | Sacrificial Coating SC-1
Prosoco, Inc
www.prosoco.com | See product Specifications on website shown below. |
http://www.graffitihurts.org/community_resources/removal.cfm#removal_chart
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http://www.prosoco.com/ProductDetail.asp?ID=%7bFDD2A6C9-CA89-43AE-A726-40B5F4C3BBA5%7d DO NOT USE:
Gasoline. This is recommended by several websites and by most professionals. A Professional Recommendation from Byron Ross:
Byron Ross is a former co-worker from White Cap Construction Supply. He has been in the Construction Supply Industry over 13 years. He can be contacted at the White Cap Construction Supply on Industrial Blvd at (916) 780-5922.
Byron’s recommendation was to use the Sacrificial Coating SC-1 by Prosoco, Inc. It is environmentally friendly, fairly easy to use and used by numerous professionals. This product can be found at http://www.whitecapdirect.com or http://www.prosoco.com. (See also the Product Chart)
The cost is about $223 and comes in a 5 gallon bucket from White Cap Construction Supply. Note from the writer:
I hope this helps you with removing your graffiti. For further questions or professional advice call Byron Ross at White Cap Construction Supply or refer the websites referenced in this “How To” guide. Gary Winchester
Business Development Manager Cell: (916) 517-6657 Office: (916) 788-1742 Ext. 301 | 
