Removing Graffiti from Granite

[4runnerchevy]

I have a rock that I use for testing. After inhaling paint fumes, some local punks use thier left over paint, to express dumb-ass views.

You have all seen this photo.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/4runnerchevy/100_1436.jpg


I would like to clean my rock, I believe its granite. Any ideas on cleaning rattle can off of granite ?

Hopefully one, or all of these punks will show up I CAN MAKE THEM HELP! :chair:

Hopefully the cops won't stop by and think I am the culprit !

[oly884]

gas powered pressure washer and a decent sized tank of water (I'd say 10-15 gallons would do the trick)

[corax]

sand blasting it would put your on-board-air to a new use, you could try one of those hand held type sand-blasters (though they are usually pretty weak otherwise)

[Intrepidyota]

Get a rear disconnect, unlock one front hub, drive up, engage emergency brake, apply skinny pedal until you have worn off the paint. Think outside the box. :D

[4runnerchevy]

Get a rear disconnect, unlock one front hub, drive up, engage emergency brake, apply skinny pedal until you have worn off the paint. Think outside the box. :D


Good idea !



Honestly though, it looks like those rocks are a popular attraction for spray paint, I'm sure you've some colors left after your camo work.


I can't become, what I hate. I won't use paint to cover paint.

I'll try a wire brush, and WD or acetone. Just want the racist crap gone.

[slosurfer]

Acetone or laquer thinner and a wire brush. I would just be careful if the greenies catch you dumping laquer thinner everywhere.....

I like the idea of the power washer and maybe some type of cleaner that is a little bit more environmentally friendly, but I don't know what would work with spray paint.

If this is in the NF or a city or something, they may even loan you the tools you need (powerwasher,etc..) I know when we do trail cleanup/maintenance we get tools/supplies from the Forest Service. You just have to figure out who to talk to.

Just a quick google search:
http://www.dtep.com/graffiti.htm

http://www.soyclean.biz/paint_stripper.asp

http://www.graffiti-products.com/products.htm

[4runnerchevy]

Its land owned by a Quarry, they don't have a problem. Its far enough away where the tree huggers won't mind and no water source. The problem is a neigbor might call the sheriff, but I will just explain, then throw my father-in-laws name out there (he's one of THEM).

This aint comming off with my pressure washer (I have a gas one). I think slo's idea might be the best. I'll try and report back.

"Honest officer I just wanted to clean it, so my test area is clean of graffiti." !

[Bob98SR5]

what about muriatic acid? thats used to get off oil stains off concrete