romeoteknik Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I recently got a CIB game and someone's initials were written on the side of the box in blue marker. I read nail polish remover could help, tried a little and it didn't work, seems to have smudged it a bit. I guess it's difficult with cardboard. Anyone else deal with this? Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) If the box is glossy, you can try a drop of lighter fluid on tissue. If it's absorbed into the fibers it won't be easy without a forensics lab. Pics please.. Edited August 20, 2015 by Keatah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Cardboard is very difficult; even if its on a shiny surface, it may have permeated the material. You might need to experiment with different fluids. Alcohol can often remove Sharpie, but Marks-a-lot brand is different and is harder to remove. Grease-pen or crayon can be removed with Goo Gone. Might be able to erase it with an abrasive like Brawny Easy Eraser or a pencil eraser. Of course, any of these could VERY easily damage your box by tearing, cutting, or even just discoloration. I might just leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sometimes hair spray works on permanent marker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I would try a magic eraser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yup. The one from Photoshop should work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oge Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ethyl Alcohol completely removes permanent marker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeoteknik Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks all. Attached is the pic. The box is Water Ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 + ...and tread gently and lightly. Only maneuver around the white space. I removed ball-point pen from the back of a ColecoVision Zaxxon box this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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