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Frankston City Council is committed to removing graffiti from our municipality.
Like most cities, Frankston has a problem with graffiti in some areas. The difference is that Council is committed to clearing graffiti to make our City a cleaner, friendlier and safer place to live, work and visit as identified in Frankston's Graffiti Management Plan (Acrobat PDF file - 163 KB).
Graffiti is presented in many forms and is generally considered unsightly by most people. By promptly removing graffiti your business or property will look decidedly better, and in most cases such actions deter people from further graffiti attacks.
The Removal Process
Frankston City Council employs qualified and experienced contractors who use various chemicals and types of cleaning equipment to effectively remove graffiti from properties around the municipality.
Do It Yourself Graffiti Removal Kits are also available from Council. These kits, costing only $20, are suitable for use on most materials other than painted surfaces. The most effective graffiti removal for painted surfaces is simply to paint over the graffiti. The kits include chemicals and protective wear, as well as instructions on how to safely remove graffiti.
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How you can help
- Phone Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 to report incidences of graffiti
- Join one of Frankston City Council's volunteer graffiti management programs
- Use a Do It Yourself Kit or a graffiti removal product
- Quick removal within 24 hours generally acts as a deterrent to further graffiti attacks
- Keep matching paint on hand to quickly cover graffiti
Graffiti Removal Products
| Surface | Remover |
|---|---|
| Brick-glazed / porous and concrete | Commercial products are available from paint specialists |
| Glass / aluminium | Turpentine, or a liquid cleaner such as Jif may be adequate. If not, use a commercial product |
| Painted surfaces | Use matching paint to paint over the graffiti |
| Unpainted surfaces | Removal from an unpainted fence is difficult and usually requires use of high pressure water equipment |
For further information on graffiti removal from businesses or residential properties, or about Frankston City Council's volunteer programs, contact Frankston City Council's Graffiti Management Co-ordinator on 1300 322 322.
Graffiti Removal Kits are currently available for free through customer service outlets. Frankston City Council recieved a grant from the Victorian Government's Clean-up Community Grants in 2008 for the compilation of the Kits. The Graffiti Removal Product in the Kits are usable on hard flat surfaces. For removal from rough surfaces such as brick fences or worn wooden fences please contact Council.
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