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Graffiti on my new house, that hasn't even closed yet...

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swbsam

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I visited my new home this weekend and found that the local punks spray painted some shit i can't even read onto the house. Lowering the property value in your own neighborhood - brilliant!

The house is masonry/brick - is there a solution for long-term graffiti protection? I'm guessing there must be some sorta teflon like product that'll help the fight.

Or I should just get a gun..

edit: i should add that I've already notified my lawyer and the builder has been cooperative so far, I'm sure they'll fix the issue before closing. My question was about methods for future removal/ deterring. Waterproof sealer + motion lights sounds great so far, but I'd love other suggestions.
 
if you haven't closed yet, it's not your house.. and not your problem. is the seller going to fix it?
 
Originally posted by: rdubbz420
if you haven't closed yet, it's not your house.. and not your problem. is the seller going to fix it?
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I notified my lawyer and she said she'll work on it, and I'm sure it'll be removed before we close.

But it's a neighborhood problem and will continue, so I'd like to "prime" the building shortly after we purchase it to prevent further vandalizing.
 
You can get a clear water proofer/protectant that might help. It will not be perfrect but will allow the paint to be pressure washed off more easily.

Also put in motion flood lights.
 
brick sealer / water proofer + flood light. Thanks guys!

Now, I can of course google this but has any one here used a pressure washer? Is it something a layperson can do (if I purchase the equipment) or should i leave that to the professionals?
 
If you haven't closed yet, I'd tell the seller to fix it. And make sure you have good lighting as mentioned. Dusk to dawn lights are a good start.

I bought a new build home some years ago and during the walk through I noticed the garage floor looked like it had a sealer of some sort put on it. Didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Fast forward 5 years and the "sealer" I thought I saw was actually a cement patch. It had started to wear down and underneath I found the bicycle tire marks that the builder had tried to cover. I guess the local kids had rode their bikes across the foundation just after it was poured. I've never fixed it and now have a set of knobby tire tracks running through my garage. :|
 
I vote for the gun. But get two. One to shoot them with and the other to plant on the body. You want it to be a clear cut case of self defense.
 
Sit on your porch with night-vision goggles and a shotgun. You only need to catch them once to get the hint across. 😛
 
Originally posted by: swbsam
brick sealer / water proofer + flood light. Thanks guys!

Now, I can of course google this but has any one here used a pressure washer? Is it something a layperson can do (if I purchase the equipment) or should i leave that to the professionals?
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yes you can use one. its just a high powered hose, don't point it at your face
 
Originally posted by: swbsam
brick sealer / water proofer + flood light. Thanks guys!

Now, I can of course google this but has any one here used a pressure washer? Is it something a layperson can do (if I purchase the equipment) or should i leave that to the professionals?
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Seriously man, it's just a pressure washer, it's not that complicated.
 
Originally posted by: Feldenak
Originally posted by: swbsam
brick sealer / water proofer + flood light. Thanks guys!

Now, I can of course google this but has any one here used a pressure washer? Is it something a layperson can do (if I purchase the equipment) or should i leave that to the professionals?
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Seriously man, it's just a pressure washer, it's not that complicated.
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Point. Shoot. We're about done here.
 
I plan on installing a security system with an automatic rubber bullet turret gun for this reason when I buy my new house.
 
Originally posted by: MotF Bane
Originally posted by: Feldenak
Originally posted by: swbsam
brick sealer / water proofer + flood light. Thanks guys!

Now, I can of course google this but has any one here used a pressure washer? Is it something a layperson can do (if I purchase the equipment) or should i leave that to the professionals?
Click to expand...

Seriously man, it's just a pressure washer, it's not that complicated.
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Point. Shoot. We're about done here.
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But don't point it and shoot it at a loved one or a friend.

They can and will fvck up your medical record.


 
Originally posted by: Feldenak
Originally posted by: swbsam
brick sealer / water proofer + flood light. Thanks guys!

Now, I can of course google this but has any one here used a pressure washer? Is it something a layperson can do (if I purchase the equipment) or should i leave that to the professionals?
Click to expand...

Seriously man, it's just a pressure washer, it's not that complicated.
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I'm about as handy as a.. something that's not handy.. that's like saying "seriously, it's a chainsaw - you pull the cord.. it's not complicated.." 20 minutes later I'm sitting, limbless, in a puddle of my own blood. I was thinking it might be some heavy duty thing that I end up breaking all of my windows because I had no idea what I was in for..

OK,a pressure washer's added to my shopping list.
 
Originally posted by: swbsam
I visited my new home this weekend and found that the local punks spray painted some shit i can't even read onto the house. Lowering the property value in your own neighborhood - brilliant!

The house is masonry/brick - is there a solution for long-term graffiti protection? I'm guessing there must be some sorta teflon like product that'll help the fight.

Or I should just get a gun..

edit: i should add that I've already notified my lawyer and the builder has been cooperative so far, I'm sure they'll fix the issue before closing. My question was about methods for future removal/ deterring. Waterproof sealer + motion lights sounds great so far, but I'd love other suggestions.
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You could build a fence, buy a rottie or plant some claymores, or my personal favorite .... nuke them from orbit.... only waht to be sure.


But seriously if you go to your local hardware store, they should sell graffiti removal solvents. Just follow the instructions on the can, you cant go wrong.
 
Originally posted by: swbsam
Originally posted by: rdubbz420
if you haven't closed yet, it's not your house.. and not your problem. is the seller going to fix it?
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I notified my lawyer and she said she'll work on it, and I'm sure it'll be removed before we close.

But it's a neighborhood problem and will continue, so I'd like to "prime" the building shortly after we purchase it to prevent further vandalizing.
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Are you sure you want to buy a house in that neighborhood?
 
Originally posted by: polarmystery
I plan on installing a security system with an automatic 40mm grenade launcher, electric fence, and mustard gas dispensing system when I buy my new house.
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Fixed to apply to Baltimore.
 
Originally posted by: swbsam
OK,a pressure washer's added to my shopping list.
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Do a little research and keep in mind a pressure washer can be a small investment for the upkeep of your new home. 🙂

They can be in the market of $350-$500 depending on the make/model/psi, etc. But get a gas model. Skip the little electric ones.


 
Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

But don't point it and shoot it at a loved one or a friend.

They can and will fvck up your medical record.
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I worked with a guy who cleaned nuclear plants when they were offline. He said a guy cut his feet off with a pressure washer. They use a whole different class of washer though.
 
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