Acid Etched Graffiti Removal Melbourne

Acid etched graffiti cuts into glass and leaves a frosted scar. Regular cleaners will not touch it. We restore clarity with professional polishing across Melbourne, so your glass looks clean and your site stays professional.

What is acid etched graffiti?

Vandals use etching creams and pastes that react with the glass surface. The chemical burn sits in the glass, not on top of it. As a result, spray-and-wipe products cannot remove the damage. You need controlled glass restoration.

Where it happens most

• Retail shopfronts and display windows
• Transport shelters and tram stops
• Commercial lobbies and office partitions
• High-rise façades and difficult access panes (rope access restoration)
• Residential windows and balustrades

Our 3-step restoration process

We use a proven sequence. It is fast, controlled, and repeatable.

1. Precision grind: We remove the damaged top layer only. This step takes out the etched pattern and levels the surface.
2. Pre-polish: Next, we refine the area so light passes through evenly. This prepares the glass for a clear finish.
3. Final polish: Finally, we restore optical clarity. We check the result against AS 4667 visual quality to ensure a professional outcome.

Why restore instead of replace?

• Lower cost: Restoration is often up to 80% cheaper than new glass.
• Less downtime: No long waits for ordering, delivery, or glazing.
• Lower waste: You keep glass out of landfill and reduce transport impacts.
• On-site and tidy: We work in place with dust control and protection.

How your glass looks after

In most cases, we restore a near-new appearance. Very deep etching may leave faint distortion at sharp angles. Even then, the improvement is dramatic. We will show you the area in natural light so you can approve the finish.

Protecting glass after removal

Once the pane is clear, protect it. For shopfronts and shelters, we often recommend anti-graffiti film. It creates a sacrificial layer. If vandals strike again, you peel and replace the film, not the glass.

Safety, standards, and quality

• Measured work: Technicians mask frames and seals before any polishing.
• Even finish: We blend beyond the etched area so the panel looks uniform.
• Visual checks: We assess at multiple viewing angles and distances.
• Standards-led: Finishes are checked against AS 4667 for visual quality.

Pricing and quotes

Costs depend on the depth and size of the etch. Shallow tags are fast. Heavy, wide burns take longer. For guidance on pricing and scope, see our notes on the glass scratch removal process and our page on glass scratch removal cost. We will confirm an on-site price before we start.

Related services

• Graffiti Removal Melbourne – paint, marker, and scratch tags
• Grinder Damage Glass Repair – spark burn and weld spatter
• Rope Access Glass Scratch Removal – high-rise and difficult access

Why choose Melbourne Glass Polishing

• Specialists in acid etch removal: This is core work for our team.
• Commercial ready: We work around trading hours and public spaces.
• Clear, consistent results: We target a 90%+ visual improvement.
• Local support: Rapid response across greater Melbourne.

Book acid etched graffiti removal

Bring your glass back to life and avoid replacement. Call 1300 41 81 92 or request a free online quote. We will assess the panel, explain the likely finish, and schedule a fast on-site repair.