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Methods for removal GPC meets and exceeds the City's standards for graffiti abatement. - Painted Surfaces On most previously painted surfaces (with the exception of some semi - gloss, gloss, oil based, powder coated, and anti- graffiti coated surfaces), the best method of removal is to prep and repaint graffiti affected areas with exact color matches. For the few exceptions listed in parentheses above, GPC possesses a graffiti remover that erases the graffiti without damaging the finish or color of those surfaces. Preparation (prep), which includes adjacent surface protection, is vital in professional removal. Before the touch -up paint can be applied, the surface must be clean. If the graffiti is from a marker or dark spray paint on a light color, the graffiti will be "killed" with a primer. It is required to use a primer in these instances, otherwise, many rapid coats of paint will have to be applied which will lead to adhesion problems and will distort the texture of the surface. GPC must now snake the custom color of the surface, GPC will match the sheen of the surface, followed by the base, and then add colorants so that the touch -up is virtually undetectable. Once the paint is made, the formula is saved and the paint is labeled with the corresponding location. The advantage of near perfect color matches is that smaller areas can be touched -up without having to paint the entire surface, creating tremendous cost savings. All GPC techs are excellent color matchers and are extensively trained at on -site color matching. GPC applies the color using its "feathering" technique with the applicators listed above. The techs are trained to apply a thin even coat while blending out all the edges. There will be no drip marks or awkward squares. Upon completion, the touch -up will not be recognizable and no one will have known that site had been vandalized. It is important to note that GPC uses only quality paint to prevent color fading, obtain better coverage, and prevent adhesion problems. GPC utilizes drop cloths to protect the ground and landscaping from drops or spills. If vehicle(s) are too close to the work area, GPC with permission from the CPM, will reschedule for the most advantageous time. Techs are well trained and highly skilled which greatly limits the possibilities of adjacent surface damage. Plastic sheeting and tape is in every truck and will be used when necessary. Proper clean -up and disposal is performed at each site. Extreme care and diligence is always utilized when using airless sprayers and graffiti removers to avoid overspray of cars, personal property, and pedestrians. During the past 24 years GPC personnel have removed millions of tags with not one insurance claim of overspray, injury, or other complication for any of our clients. - Unpainted Surfaces GPC removes graffiti from unpainted surfaces with soda blasting techniques and chemical removal. Soda blasting can be performed wet or dry. For wet blasting, GPC utilizes water recovery and recycling equipment. GPC possesses many water recovery units. The units are truck mounted and designed after a much larger CALTRANS model. The units are fully 25H -96