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diva77

(7,643 posts)
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 02:35 PM Jun 2020

Helpful tip for post-Trump-provoked infiltrator agitator graffiti clean-up

Walking through the area seeing everyone out with brooms, bottles of vinegar, acetone, rags, sponges was very poignant.

Many were attempting to remove graffiti from windows and buildings without much success.

I happened to see a couple of professional window cleaners amongst all the storefront boarding-up activity.

I asked them the secret of graffiti removal -- they recommended "Goof Off."

When using "Goof Off" on buildings, pat it rather than rubbing it.

Disclaimer: I have not yet tested this product.

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Helpful tip for post-Trump-provoked infiltrator agitator graffiti clean-up (Original Post) diva77 Jun 2020 OP
Hey, old guy here with some window cleaning experience. rgbecker Jun 2020 #1
Do you think i should remove the advice I posted - I don't want to make things worse for diva77 Jun 2020 #2
The goof off idea might be good....maybe the cleaners were thinking the "soft" steel wool would work rgbecker Jun 2020 #3
ok, will do...thanks! diva77 Jun 2020 #4
Goof Off or Goo Gone LakeArenal Jun 2020 #5

rgbecker

(4,831 posts)
1. Hey, old guy here with some window cleaning experience.
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 02:41 PM
Jun 2020

On safety glass windows...mostly used in doors and low windows within 18" of the ground...do not use a gritty material..even scotch pad sponges, as they will etch the glass. Regular glass on the other hand is very hard and will stand up to most abrasives.

Just saying.

diva77

(7,643 posts)
2. Do you think i should remove the advice I posted - I don't want to make things worse for
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 02:43 PM
Jun 2020

Mom & Pop businesses!!

rgbecker

(4,831 posts)
3. The goof off idea might be good....maybe the cleaners were thinking the "soft" steel wool would work
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 02:49 PM
Jun 2020

If you are not sure, edit out the line about use of steel wool. I personally have ruined a couple of windows and then my guys always have to be told to watch out for the safety glass when scrapping paint etc. off the glass. Safely glass usually has a stamp in the glass in the corner to warn about it's use. Like a car window...check the next time you see a glass door...like a storm door.



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