fastlane Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 What could get magic marker marks off the side of my walnut KG 4's without harming or removing the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Oil can sometimes lift magic marker, but I wouldn't try it unless your speakers have an oiled finish already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Well, if the artwork was done by a child, just consider it (will be someday) a precious memory. They won't be little forever. I'd add the date to the label on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted October 6, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2007 Try Magic Eraser in an inconspicuous spot! It works wonders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench722 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 WD-40[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Some types of hairspray will remove magic marker, and even permanent marker... I've taken week old permanent marker stains (purple) off my kitchen counters with hairspray, with no trace. YMMV with stained wood. Get it wet with the hairspray (the stain will dissolve) then immediately wipe dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Agree on WD-40... Immediately wipe off and then use whatever polish, wax, etc you normally use to clean off any residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Some types of hairspray That's a new one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I have five kids. Permanent marker on stuff is inveitable... even though eveyone knows not to touch mommy's markers. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 bug spray repellant like off.... It worked on spray paint on brick, dunno about wood though, might mar it. Also 90% alcohol but that might dissolve some of the finish try that mr clean eraser pad as christy said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in ABQ Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Believe it or not, a Yelloy Dry Erase Marker will remove pernamant marker (like sharpies) from most hard surfaces. Just rub it on the same spot that the marker is on and then wipe of with a clean rag. Must be a cemical reaction, but it works great on what I've tried it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Since you mentioned it, Dave... from Wikipedia... Erasing Though Sharpie ink will become permanent after setting, it can be easily erased for several hours after writing on many glossy surfaces, most readily smooth metal and glass. Since the ink is based on propanol, butanol and diacetone alcohols, rubbing alcohol will remove permanent ink writing. Sharpie ink can generally be erased from CDs, microscope slides and plastic bottles within several hours. Sharpie ink that has dried for more than several hours can be removed with acetone, but due to the power of the solvent, acetone may damage the surface material. On some surfaces, the ink can be removed by coloring over the ink with a dry erase marker and then removing the Sharpie ink and dry erase marker ink with a dry cloth. Steam cleaning has proved effective also. Magic Eraser has also proven somewhat effective on hard surfaces such as brick. Hairspray will also remove from smooth surfaces. Tabasco sauce is particularly effective at removing the ink from skin. I've tried acetone and it did not work as well as hairspray. I might try heavy mixing alcohol and acetone next time... the new hairspay my wife has dosn't work as well as the old stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Be careful with the magic eraser, they can be quite abrasive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatrixDweller Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Magic erasers are really just soft fine abrasives glued together. It's goal is to softer than the wall finish but harder than what needs to be erased. It will take paint or finish off walls, wood, or metal if used too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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