Abstract: The present invention relates to graffiti removal compositions and the use thereof for the removal of graffiti from surfaces. The compositions comprise (i) alkyl esters of one or more soybean oil fatty acids; (ii) one or more aliphatic diesters of dicarboxylic acids; (iii) one or more compounds of the formula R2C(0)OR3, wherein R2 is a C1-C20 alkyl and R3 is C1-C20 alkyl; and (iv) a surfactant.