O/T Black marker pens

Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 23:29

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Footloose

I have an accessory that I want to install in the cabin of my 4wd but someone has used black marker pen on its plastic. I also have grey painted metal elsewhere with the same problem. Is there a successful way of removing it without using a steel brush and re finishing it ?

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Reply By: Member - David 0- Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 23:34

Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 23:34

Footloose

Get a pen the same, and a paper towel. Rub the marker pen over the original writing and before it dries wipe hard with paper towel. Try on most inconspicuous spot first

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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 23:35

Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 23:35

Metho or Lacquer Thinner - but test it on an inconspicuous area to see if it will affect the plastic.

Mike

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Reply By: ro-dah-o (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 00:05

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 00:05

if its a permanent marker, goe over it with a white board marker and rub off asap. Old trainers tip from way back.

I hate it when those pens look the same......

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Follow Up By: Rosco - Qld - Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 09:19

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 09:19

Spot on

Get's my vote too.

Cheers

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Reply By: Barnray - Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 07:27

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 07:27

Use aeroguard but test it first, we use it to remove grafitti of our shop wall. Barnray

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Follow Up By: Groove - Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 08:16

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 08:16

Carefull with insect repellants I have had them do some serious damage to plastics.

Second the whiteboard marker method use it often.

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Reply By: Shaker - Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 09:53

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 09:53

According to the experts, you get a marker of the same type, mark over the top of the existing marks & quickly wipe off, if there is a lot you would only do a small section at a time.

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