Removing permanant ink from case?

[AtariSociety]

Is there anyway to remove a permanent ink marker writing from a computer case without discoloring the case under the writing? I have a computer where someone wrote their name in some black marker and I want to remove it but now screw up the case color under the ink.

 

Thanks

 

tj

[colecomaniac]

Is there anyway to remove a permanent ink marker writing from a computer case without discoloring the case under the writing? I have a computer where someone wrote their name in some black marker and I want to remove it but now screw up the case color under the ink.

 

Thanks

 

tj

Try using a dry erase marker (The kind you use on white boards). Write over the existing permanent ink, then wipe off before it drys.

[+wood_jl]

Try Coleman Camp Fuel (petroleum naptha). Or, try Ronsignal (sp?) lighter fluid, as it's available in small qtys. I've never used "Goo Gone" but I strongly suspect it contains similar petroleum distillates.

 

Sometimes, 91% isopropyl alcohol removes marker, too.

 

Anything more harsh (lacquer thinner, acetone, etc) will melt the case.

[+remowilliams]

Goof Off is the stuff that generally melts plastic due to the solvents. Goo Gone Citrus works wonders without solvents and eating the plastic or turning it to cream cheese.

[+save2600]

I've had fantastic results with Spray Power. Doesn't burn or modify the plastic either - as far as I can tell. You don't need to let it sit for very long. Spray it on, wait a few secs and then wipe off.

 

http://www.spraypower.com/products.htm