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D_Tagr · **Tootin' my own horn. -** Jul 6th, 07, 04:52 AM

Just wanted to show off some pics. I will be putting these on my website in the near future.

The 1st one is a new construction home, built for sale with a list of just over $2,000,000. I suspect one of the subs or tradesman did this. It's not typical graffiti.

The 2nd is one of the Frito Lays fleet and a very happy driver! They had already called out 2 "Graffiti Removal" companies previously and they had failed to remove them. It's looks like I'll get a 44 truck fleet out of this and maybe the fleet washing as well.

I had the local photo lab make up these collages. I gave the truck driver a 12" x 18" with my card to hang in the coffee room.

If anyone wants to know what I used you can PM me.

Tmrrptr · Jul 7th, 07, 03:14 AM

Great job on the dorito truck!
What was it on the stone column?
I'd like to learn more abt grafiti
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D_Tagr · Jul 7th, 07, 04:36 AM

It was just plain green spray paint as far as I know. My theory is that the builder was not nice to all of his subs and tradesman and got paid back. I don't mind saying that I used Taginator on the stucco, just over a gallons worth, it's basically the industry standard for a reason. It's very effective.

Those actually aren't columns. That is to the right and the left of the stairs, to the right of the window with the copper overhang and below the window. All cleaned up, no shadowing.

If you want to know more about graffiti removal I can recommend an excellent book called "Getting rid of Graffiti" by M.J. Whitford. It's about $250.00 on Amazon so try your library.

**PressurePros** · Jul 7th, 07, 09:24 AM

nice work

D_Tagr · Jul 8th, 07, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PressurePros

nice work

Thanks

D_Tagr · Jul 8th, 07, 06:06 PM

One more book you might be interested in

Keeping it Clean-Removing Exterior Dirt, Paint, Stains and Graffiti from Historic Masonry Buildings
Anne E Grimmer
U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service
Preservation Assistance Division Technical Preservation Services

Available here:keeping it clean - Google Book Search

Its an excellent technical resource for any pressure washer cleaning masonry surfaces. It explains acid and alkaline cleaners, poulticing methods, removing bird droppings. Chemistry lovers should really enjoy it

Tmrrptr · Jul 9th, 07, 04:37 AM

Thanks Chris!

Great information!!!
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CO2Solutions · Apr 11th, 08, 09:28 AM

Excellent job, looks like you have it down to a 't'.
I see your out west, is a good portion of your work Graffiti?
Thanks for sharing the info about the books.

I'm out east, Ontario.

Mike

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