Sometimes it’s just scribbles, sometimes it’s full-size murals in all the colors of the rainbow: graffiti. Some of the sprayers engaging in this mischief are tempted because it’s forbidden, others do it to gain kudos from their peers. Not everyone is impressed, however. Graffiti causes immense damage to cities, communities and homeowners. Removing the aggressive spray paint is extremely costly, damages the building fabric and can cause the entire property to drop in value. WACKER has developed a new, highly effective anti-graffiti product, which permanently protects surfaces with a thin film of silicone. Graffiti and stickers can be readily washed off with just cold water.
It’s a scenario replicated in cities all around the world: under cover of darkness, a graffiti artist whips out a spray can and gets to work. The pitch-black paint etches its way mercilessly into the masonry. The fine pores of the sandstone soak up the acrylic paint like a sponge. After a few minutes, the culprit has disappeared – leaving a personal memorial on what was once an immaculate natural stone wall.