Short answer: graffiti and paint are removed with a solvent-based paint remover. For vertical surfaces (façade, wall), AP 63 Anti-Graffiti Paste is suitable: apply approx. 1 mm thick, leave for 20–30 minutes, wash off with a brush and water jet. For larger or horizontal surfaces, use the liquid GE 60 Paint Stain Remover: apply with a brush or roller, leave for approx. 1 hour, rinse off with a gentle water jet.
Paste or liquid?
| AP 63 Paste | GE 60 liquid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | Walls, façades, smaller graffiti | Larger areas, floors |
| Contact time | 20–30 minutes | approx. 1 hour |
| Coverage | approx. 1 kg per m² | 100–250 g/m² |
| Removes | Graffiti, paint, lacquer, wax, tar, glue, oil, grease, felt-tip pen | |
Both are suitable for marble, granite, natural and engineered stone, porcelain stoneware, ceramics, cotto, concrete, mortar and brick – indoors and outdoors.
Guide: removing graffiti with AP 63
- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Protect adjacent painted surfaces.
- Work the paste into the pores with a spatula.
- Apply a layer of approx. 1 mm.
- Leave for 20–30 minutes.
- Wash off carefully with a brush and water jet. Where the substrate allows, a pressure washer is particularly effective.
- Repeat if necessary.
Guide: removing paint with GE 60
- Apply GE 60 undiluted with a brush or roller.
- Leave for approx. one hour.
- Rinse off carefully with a gentle water jet. On resistant substrates a pressure washer can be used.
- Repeat if necessary.
If in doubt, always test in an inconspicuous spot first. Immediately wash off splashes on painted surfaces with plenty of water.
Other cases
- Epoxy, lacquer or glue residues on tiles: EE 62 Epoxy Remover.
- Candle wax, adhesive tape, resin: KE 67 (see Removing candle wax).
- Algae and green growth on the façade: AR 50 (see Removing algae from the façade).
Frequently asked questions
How quickly should I remove graffiti?
As soon as possible. The longer paint hardens in the pores, the more passes are needed.
Is a pressure washer alone enough?
For paint, usually not – it only removes the surface and can damage soft stone or joints. Combined with AP 63 or GE 60, on the other hand, it is very effective.
Can I remove felt-tip pen from marble?
Yes, AP 63 and GE 60 also remove felt-tip marks from marble. Test in an inconspicuous spot first.
Large areas?
For façades and large areas we can also take care of the cleaning as a service. +41 41 790 38 05
