Professional Mobile Removal of Unwanted Paint & Graffiti From Vehicles
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DON'T APPLY SOLVENTS OR ABRASIVES BEFORE WE ASSESS IT.
Has your car or van been vandalised with spray paint, graffiti or unwanted paint?
Don't start scrubbing it or applying household solvents.
The wrong chemical or removal technique can potentially cause further damage to the vehicle's clear coat, paintwork, plastics or trim.
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Medusa Auto Detailing provides professional mobile car graffiti and spray paint removal across London, using a controlled removal process selected according to the contamination and the surface affected.
Important
Complete removal cannot be guaranteed in every case. Results depend on the type of contamination, affected surface, underlying paint condition and any damage already caused.
DON'T SCRUB IT.DON'T APPLY RANDOM SOLVENTS.
TAKE PHOTOS & CONTACT US FIRST.
Finding graffiti across your vehicle can be extremely frustrating.
The natural reaction is often to try to remove it immediately.
However, using inappropriate:
can potentially make the situation worse.
You may:
SEND US PHOTOS FIRST.
We'll assess the visible contamination and advise on the appropriate next step.
We can assess contamination including:
Unwanted spray paint applied to vehicle bodywork or suitable exterior surfaces.
Paint or markings applied during vehicle vandalism.
Unwanted paint deliberately applied to a car, van or commercial vehicle.
Certain forms of unwanted surface paint contamination may also be suitable for professional removal.
We can assess graffiti covering:
Cars aren't the only vehicles affected.
We can also assess:
There isn't one universal method for removing unwanted paint from a vehicle.
The appropriate process depends on:
Different paints and substances respond differently to removal methods.
Fresh contamination may behave differently from material that has been allowed to cure or remain on the vehicle for an extended period.
Factory paint, previously repaired paint and refinished panels may respond differently.
Painted metal, plastic trim, glass, lights and other exterior materials require different approaches.
A small marking on one panel is very different from graffiti covering an entire side of a vehicle.
The vandalism itself may already have scratched, stained, etched or otherwise affected the underlying surface.
If chemicals, compounds, blades, abrasive pads or other methods have already been used, this can change the condition of the affected area.
THIS IS WHY ALL GRAFFITI REMOVAL JOBS ARE QUOTED INDIVIDUALLY.
UPLOAD PHOTOSThe exact process depends on the contamination and condition of the vehicle.
We start with the least aggressive appropriate method and increase the level of correction only where required.
Step 1 · Assess
Before beginning, we inspect the affected area.
We look at:
Where appropriate, we may perform a small test area before proceeding further.
Step 2 · Pre-Clean
Loose contamination and surface dirt are appropriately removed before attempting graffiti removal.
This allows us to work on the unwanted paint without unnecessarily dragging surrounding dirt across the vehicle's paintwork.
Step 3 · Controlled Removal
An appropriate removal method is selected according to the contamination and surface.
This may involve specialist automotive cleaning/decontamination products and controlled detailing techniques.
We do not use one aggressive method on every vehicle.
Step 4 · Decontaminate
Additional surface decontamination may be required where unwanted paint or residue remains bonded to the exterior surface.
The exact process is determined by the technician.
Step 5 · Polish If Required
Graffiti removal can sometimes leave the affected paintwork requiring additional refinement.
Where appropriate and included within the quotation, machine polishing may be used to:
Important
Machine polishing cannot correct every form of damage.
Deep scratches, etching, paint damage or defects that have penetrated beyond the safely correctable surface may remain.
Step 6 · Inspect
Once treatment is complete, the affected areas are inspected and appropriate finishing work is carried out.
Sometimes the unwanted paint can be removed but damage to the vehicle remains underneath.
Graffiti or vandalism may leave:
Removing the unwanted substance does not automatically repair damage underneath it.
Where suitable, additional machine polishing or paint correction may improve certain defects.
However:
Complete Restoration Cannot Be Guaranteed.
If damage has penetrated too deeply into the paint system, professional bodyshop repair or repainting may be required.
Tell Us If Your Vehicle Has Had Paintwork Before
This is important.
Previously repaired or repainted panels can behave differently from original factory paint.
If you know that an affected panel has previously been:
please tell us before work begins.
Why?
Different paint systems, repair quality, paint thickness and curing can affect what removal processes can safely be attempted.
If you're unsure whether the vehicle has previously been painted, simply select Not Sure on the quote form.
Graffiti Isn't Always Only on Paintwork
Unwanted paint may also affect:
Different surfaces react differently to contamination and cleaning products.
Important
Some porous, textured or sensitive materials may retain staining even after treatment.
Vinyl wraps, PPF, decals and other applied films may also require a different approach and in some cases may need replacement rather than cleaning.
We will assess the visible affected areas before providing or confirming the quotation.
Is Your Vehicle Wrapped or Protected With PPF?
Tell us before booking if the affected area has:
Graffiti-removal methods suitable for automotive clear coat may not be appropriate for these materials.
Where contamination has significantly affected a wrap, PPF or graphic, replacement of the affected film may be required.
Medusa's standard graffiti-removal service does not guarantee restoration of damaged wraps or PPF.
Before professional assessment, avoid experimenting with aggressive DIY removal methods.
We recommend avoiding:
Can potentially affect automotive finishes.
A product being capable of dissolving paint does not mean it is suitable for your vehicle's surface.
These can introduce significant scratching.
These can damage the clear coat and underlying finish.
Aggressive polishing without assessing the paint first can unnecessarily remove clear coat.
This is not a universal solution for bonded spray paint and may create additional risks around already damaged areas.
THE SAFEST FIRST STEP:
TAKE PHOTOS AND SEND THEM TO US.
We do not advertise one fixed price for graffiti removal because the amount of work can vary enormously.
Your quotation can depend on:
Photos Required
SEND US PHOTOS FOR AN ACCURATE QUOTE.
Medusa can assess unwanted paint and graffiti on suitable:
Private vehicles of different sizes.
Including work vans and privately owned vans.
Help restore the professional presentation of vandalised business vehicles.
For multiple affected vehicles, contact us with photographs and vehicle details for a commercial quotation.
We travel directly to suitable homes and workplaces within our London service area.
Different surfaces and contaminants require different removal methods.
As a professional detailing company, we understand automotive paintwork, machine polishing and paint correction.
Where appropriate, polishing can be incorporated into the quotation after removal.
We can assess private cars, vans and suitable fleet vehicles.
Send us clear photographs so we can understand the scale of the job before arranging your appointment.
We don't promise that every form of vandalism can be removed without evidence of the incident remaining.
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Don't Experiment With Removal Yourself.
Complete Removal or Perfect Underlying Paint Cannot Be Guaranteed.
In many cases, unwanted paint or graffiti on the exterior surface can be removed or significantly improved.
However, results depend on the substance used, how long it has been present and the condition of the underlying vehicle paint.
We assess each job individually.
Yes, Medusa can assess spray-paint contamination on vehicle surfaces.
Send us clear photographs of the affected areas for a quotation.
No.
Complete removal cannot be guaranteed in every case.
The contamination may have stained, etched or damaged the underlying finish, and some surfaces may retain evidence after treatment.
Our technicians use controlled methods selected according to the affected surface and condition.
However, no removal process should be described as universally risk-free.
Existing damage, weak paint, previous repairs, repainting or earlier DIY attempts can affect the result.
Removing unwanted paint does not remove deep scratches underneath.
Light surface defects may potentially be improved through machine polishing or paint correction.
Deeper damage may require bodyshop repair.
Potentially, but previously repainted panels require additional caution.
Please tell us about any known paint repairs when requesting your quotation.
Some contamination can potentially be treated, but results depend on the type and condition of the plastic.
Textured or porous plastics can be more difficult and staining may remain.
Certain unwanted paint contamination on automotive glass may be treatable.
The technician will assess the affected surface and contamination.
Wrapped vehicles require a different assessment.
The removal method must be appropriate for the vinyl or film.
In some cases the affected wrap may require replacement.
Potentially, depending on the contamination and condition of the film.
However, PPF is different from automotive clear coat and cannot automatically be treated using the same methods.
Send photographs first.
We recommend obtaining professional advice before using aggressive chemicals, abrasives or tools.
DIY attempts can potentially create additional paint damage.
Take clear photographs and contact us first.
It can.
The age and condition of the contamination are factors we consider when assessing the appropriate removal process.
We recommend contacting us as soon as reasonably possible.
Yes.
We can assess cars, vans and suitable commercial vehicles.
Yes.
Medusa provides mobile vehicle graffiti removal within our London service area, subject to a suitable location for the work.
Every job is individually quoted because the affected area and work required can vary significantly.
Send us photographs for assessment.
Please Read Before Proceeding
Some contamination may permanently stain, etch or damage the underlying surface.
Medusa cannot be responsible for damage caused by the original vandalism or previous removal attempts.
Repaired or refinished panels can react differently from original factory paint.
Tell us about known repairs before treatment.
Where required and agreed, machine polishing may form part of the quotation.
Polishing cannot remove defects that are too deep to safely correct.
These require individual assessment and may not be recoverable through cleaning.
Where vandalism has caused damage beyond what can safely be corrected through detailing, bodyshop repair or repainting may be required.
DON'T RISK MAKING IT WORSE.
Take clear photographs of the affected areas and send them to Medusa.
We'll assess:
MOBILE GRAFFITI REMOVAL ACROSS LONDON