Our guide to choosing your anti-graffiti product
Unwanted graffiti present a significant challenge for municipalities, businesses and building managers. Thankfully, anti-graffiti products are available to clean and protect affected surfaces.
Under our Quick Tech brand, we offer five solutions: three curative treatments (C1, C2, C3) in aerosol and 5 L can formats, plus one preventive coating in a 5 L can.
All are formulated without chlorinated solvents, using plant-based ingredients for environmental peace of mind. 🌿
Breaking down which product to use isn’t always straightforward: let’s explore each solution to help you select wisely.
💡 Always follow the supplied operating instructions for optimal results.
Two types of anti-graffiti: curative and preventive
Curative anti-graffiti
From the Latin curare, meaning “to heal”, curative products clean and “restore” a tagged surface. They strip away unwanted paint to return the substrate to its original state.
Preventive anti-graffiti
As the adage goes, “prevention is better than cure”. Preventive coatings do not remove graffiti but form a durable hydrophobic/lipophobic barrier that causes any paint or adhesives to bead, making subsequent cleaning easy with warm water or mild detergent.
Our curative anti-graffiti solutions
Description
Sacrificial films designed to last only as long as the cleaning cycle. Once applied, C1 breaks down the graffiti, then rinses away with the residue.
Ideal for:
- Porous or delicate substrates such as natural stone, raw concrete or brick
- Heritage sites, rural town halls and other listed buildings
Description
Combines curative action with an intermediate protective barrier. C2 endures 3–5 cleaning cycles before requiring re-application.
Ideal for:
- Painted or rendered surfaces
- Moderately vandal-prone areas: residential or public building facades, car parks, administrative premises
Description
A high-performance barrier offering up to ten cleaning cycles before re-application. Pre-test on a small area as C3 can alter surface appearance.
Ideal for:
- Non-porous or treated substrates (metals, painted surfaces, plastics)
- High-traffic public infrastructure: stations, tunnels, street furniture
Description
Durable 5 L can formulation for large-scale curative cleaning on both smooth and porous surfaces. Pre-test recommended.
Ideal for:
- Smooth or porous substrates
- Refillable with standard spray bottles
Our preventive anti-graffiti coating
Description
Applicable on all surfaces—smooth, porous, fragile or robust—it forms a hydrophobic/lipophobic barrier that prevents paint and adhesives from adhering. After curing, graffiti beads off easily with warm water or mild detergent.
Summary
| Category | Protection type | Effectiveness | Recommended substrates | Typical use cases | Compatibility |
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| C1 | Sacrificial (temporary film) | 1 wash-cycle | Stone, brick, concrete, porous surfaces | Heritage buildings, rural town halls, listed sites |
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| C2 | Semi-permanent | 3–5 wash-cycles | Painted walls, organic renders | Town halls, residential blocks, car parks |
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| C3 | Permanent (durable film) | 10+ wash-cycles | Metals, plastics, wood, varnished surfaces, tiles | Stations, tunnels, bus shelters, urban furniture |
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| 5 L Curative | Semi-permanent | 3–5 wash-cycles | Smooth or porous substrates | Municipal buildings, car parks, office blocks |
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| 5 L Preventive | Permanent (protective film) | Long-lasting | All substrates | Any graffiti-prone or poster-prone locations |
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Conclusion
You are now an expert in anti-graffiti products! We hope this guide has given you the insights you need to choose the right treatment for your requirements.
If you’re ready to get started, S.I.C.O. stands ready with its full range! Please contact your usual representative for further information or to request product samples.
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