Dealing with Graffiti Etching on Glass and Metal

I saw some pretty deep graffiti etching on a bus shelter this morning, and it honestly made me realize how much of a nightmare it is to deal with compared to regular spray paint. If you've ever walked past a shop window or stepped into a subway car and noticed those "scratchy" tags that look like they've been carved into the surface, you've seen it firsthand. It's a completely different beast than your typical street art because you can't just scrub it off with a bit of soap or some paint thinner. ...

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · Prof Debora