The elimination of graffiti artists from Light Rail Transit vehicles was implemented
Going Graffiti-Free on LRT Carriages: A Deep Dive
The recent incident of vandalism on newly installed LRT carriages at "Aeroport Nazarbayev" station has left many scratching their heads. But it seems the designers of these carriages anticipated just such a situation. As Vechernyaya Astana reports, the surfaces were cleaned without a hitch, preserving the original appearance of the rolling stock.
The secret lies in the durable protective materials used during the paintwork. Unseen to the eye, these materials have been specifically designed to resist graffiti and make clean-up a breeze.
Commonly, anti-graffiti coatings are employed. These coatings act as a barrier, preventing paint, markers, or any graffiti materials from adhering strongly to the surface. Come vandalism, these coatings enable quick and easy graffiti removal with minimal damage to the carriage surface. There are two types of anti-graffiti coatings: sacrificial (which is removed along with the graffiti and needs reapplication) and permanent (allowing multiple cleaning cycles without reapplication).
Moreover, specialized industrial coatings for metal surfaces on LRT carriages have been developed to resist graffiti. These coatings have undergone testing with various graffiti removal solvents such as isopropyl alcohol, sodium phosphate solutions, and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). They not only protect the metal surface but also ensure effective graffiti removal without causing degradation to the coating.
Regular cleaning is also crucial. Frequent cleaning using appropriate solvents tailored to the coating type guarantees quick graffiti removal, reducing the likelihood of repeat tagging and long-term damage.
In a nutshell, these methods aim to keep graffiti at bay while minimizing maintenance costs, maintaining aesthetics, and ensuring durability of LRT carriages. The use of specialized anti-graffiti coatings and resistant metal finishes represents the current standard in graffiti prevention for transit vehicles. So, the next time you see someone trying to tag a public transit vehicle, remember — it's just a waste of time.
- Despite the recent instance of vandalism on LRT carriages, the use of durable protective materials and specialized anti-graffiti coatings ensures effortless graffiti removal, maintaining the carriages' original appearance and highlighting the current standards in graffiti prevention for transit vehicles.
- In the realm of crime-and-justice, acts of vandalism are met with effective countermeasures, as the LRT carriages' incorporation of anti-graffiti coatings and resistant metal finishes serves to deter such activities, keeping politics and general-news discussions focused on the aesthetics and maintenance costs of these transit vehicles rather than damage from senseless acts of vandalism.
