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Thewindows, one solution is to add security cameras and outdoorthat it can be used on more surfaces both indoors and outside,and unpolished stone, even complete removal of graffiti on the idea is that graffiti tagging left on a surface serves as visuallights that can illuminate at-risk areas after darkbut theseas its not full of solvents typically found in these types ofsurface still leaves behind its indelible message known as ghosting. proof that someone could get away with committing a crimearent always reasonable or feasible remedies. Planting shrubs,products. It also comes in three different sheen levelsflat,Painted walls are generally easier to keep graffiti-free because any in this location without anyone stopping them. 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