How To Remove Graffiti From Garage Door
Graffiti can sometimes be defacing to the appearance of your property especially if it is on your garage door. In this case, you may want to remove the graffiti as soon as possible as it might be visible to your family and members of the community. Here are some quick tips on how to remove graffiti from garage door.
Re-paint your garage door
This might be a costly option, but repainting your garage door ensures that the graffiti is completely covered and your garage door is restored to its original appearance. This is especially useful for white garage doors that can show up graffiti marks even after it has been cleaned.
Use a brand of graffiti remover
There are cleaning products specially made to remove spray paint. These can be purchased at many popular retail and hardware stores. Discuss brands with your supplier or paint specialist to get some advice on choosing the most effective graffiti remover.
Pressure wash the garage door
Pressure washing can be an effective way to clean graffiti off your garage door. Add some bleach or disinfectant to the problem area with a washcloth and let stand for about 5 minutes. Spray the area in a uniformed direction, up and down until graffiti is removed.
Use a good stove-cleaner
A good foaming stove cleaner like the easy-off brand, can be used to clean graffiti from your garage door. Spray along the graffiti and leave for approximately 15 minutes. Wash thoroughly with wash cloth and water.
Try some paint thinner or enamel reducer
Many people who paint their homes will probably have some left-over paint thinner. If not, purchase a small quantity at your local hardware. Pour some paint thinner or reducer in a small container, dab a little on a piece of washcloth and wipe the graffiti area. Rub in small circular motions, watching carefully to ensure that the thinner does not remove the original paint color. If this method works, do the steps on other parts of the garage door. When finished, wash the door with soapy water, rinse and wipe dry.