Graffiti Removal from Porous Brick Without Ghosting

Aggressive solvents leave a "ghost" outline of the tag. Heres how to avoid it.

Why this matters for Melbourne properties

This Restoration article is written for Melbourne owners and managers who need more than a quick blast. Graffiti Removal jobs in our city require a surface diagnosis before any cleaning starts.

In Melbourne, everything from growth corridor new-build mortar smear to inner-suburb heritage brick has its own cleaning risk profile. The right method, chemistry and pressure keep the surface safe and the result lasting.

Test in inconspicuous areas

Always test on a hidden patch — porous brick reacts unpredictably.

Layered approach beats brute force

2–3 mild treatments outperform one aggressive one.

Sacrificial coating prevents recurrence

After successful removal, apply an anti-graffiti coating to ease future cleans.

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