page_title: Graffiti removal
section_title: Paint out
hierarchical_section_title: Graffiti removal / Removal methods / Paint out
caption_attribution_description: Returning Love
context_page_description: Graffiti has long been considered an act of vandalism that signifies urban decay and a detriment to property values in an area. Therefore, most governments have seen graffiti as detrimental, and have outlawed the practice. However, due to most instances of graffiti occurring in public spaces, local governments are responsible for graffiti removal in order to maintain the beautification of their local shire, council or city.
context_section_description: This method involves painting over the graffiti so that it can no longer be seen. This is considered a low costs method and has historically been used widely by governments. However, over time the negative effects of this removal method begin to surface. Although effective for already painted walls, this removal option often leads to poor results on other surfaces, as it appears out of place and develops a "patchwork effect" on the surface. Furthermore, if this method is used regularly on the same wall or surface, the paint begins to peel, leading to the method being an ineffective long-term strategy for graffiti removal.
caption: A white block of paint covering graffiti, which has then been graffitied on top of
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