1K Permanent Anti-graffiti Coatings for Architectural Surfaces

By Forough Zarean, Amanda Schmotzer, Timothy McCormack, Wacker Chemical Corporation, United States

Graffiti has emerged as a pervasive issue worldwide, impacting communities on multiple fronts. It contributes to financial losses by causing damage to local businesses, declining ridership on transportation systems, and reducing property values. The removal of graffiti exacerbates the problem, as it is not only a costly process but often requires the use of harsh solvents or chemical cleaners that can adversely affect the environment by emitting VOCs and HAPs.