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MineralMan

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20. And, until they are cleaned up, the statement remains.

Wed Jul 12, 2017, 03:19 PM

Jul 2017

Graffiti is a temporary art form. Always. Graffiti is a political statement. Always. Of some sort, at least.

If I owned a building that was a likely target for graffiti, I would apply a finish to the exterior that allowed any graffiti to be washed off with a power washer. Such materials are readily available and widely used. The artist makes a statement and the property owner removes it when it is convenient to do so. In some cases, the owner waits until ordered to remove it, if the owner agrees with the expressed statement.

Do you own a building that has been tagged? If so, I can give you some links for graffiti resistant coatings.

Here's one, for example:

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/business-builders/paint-technology-and-application/sw-article-pro-antigraffiticoa

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The Writing Is on the Wall! [View all] MineralMan Jul 2017 OP

Wow, MM! yallerdawg Jul 2017 #1

There are dozens and dozens of such images. MineralMan Jul 2017 #3

I thought you might be starting a 'Go Fund Me' account... yallerdawg Jul 2017 #4

I will gladly donate the cans of spray paint in my MineralMan Jul 2017 #5

Will you donate your garage door to be used as a canvas? EL34x4 Jul 2017 #16

Do any of the photos I posted look like they were MineralMan Jul 2017 #17

Actually, I see only one image that looks to be public property. EL34x4 Jul 2017 #19

And, until they are cleaned up, the statement remains. MineralMan Jul 2017 #20

They need to be a bit more artful. If it's on some ugly concrete wall, a mural would be nice. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2017 #23

I'll bet there are... 3catwoman3 Jul 2017 #6

I usually don't much like graffiti, but I'll make an MineralMan Jul 2017 #7

It's on! think4yourself Jul 2017 #2

having just come from expressing my opinions to that woman-hating asshole king, niyad Jul 2017 #8

You're very welcome. MineralMan Jul 2017 #9

Ah, yes. peggysue2 Jul 2017 #10

Yes. The sentiment is there, but not enough will yet. MineralMan Jul 2017 #11

I've been seeing it more and more. and "RESIST" mountain grammy Jul 2017 #12

Signs of the times, it seems. MineralMan Jul 2017 #13

This reminds me of an old song.. workinclasszero Jul 2017 #14

Perfect BarbD Jul 2017 #15

Yes, I had that tune running in my head as I posted. MineralMan Jul 2017 #18

The handwriting on the wall in Daniel 5? workinclasszero Jul 2017 #24

Yup, that's the one. MineralMan Jul 2017 #27

I was at the pharmacy today...and there was an old lady HipChick Jul 2017 #21

Good on her! MineralMan Jul 2017 #22

He seems Jamaal510 Jul 2017 #25

Reminds me saidsimplesimon Jul 2017 #26