OT (ish) - removing ink.

Neat ethanol shifts most inks with a little scrubbing. Vodka is probably not strong enought though. Methanol/methylated spirit is an OK solvent. If that fails the daddy of all solvents is acetone, however I don't know if it exists outside in the real world. It blinds, so don't go splashing it around if you find any.

None of the above in your list are solvents, just varying stenghts of detergent and oxide remover.

David

Acetone is available from any chemist for a couple of quid - HOWEVER it will melt the plastic.

I'd opt to use petrol lighter fluid.

white spirit.. nail varnish remover that foam cleaner that you use to clean computers.....

Twas Fri, 05 Nov 2004 13:43:34 +0000 when Mother put finger to keyboard producing:

I have some lighter petrol, is there any benefit in soaking the inky bits in it or is it a case of elbow grease?

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

Naptha would be best however use petrol as a substitute. The old style Tippex thinner could work ( tri-chloroethane ) it is now banned as an ozone unfriendly so you will have to hunt around for it. Funny enough, Genklene; which is the LR solvent used to clean the turbo charger out is basically the same stuff. DO NOT USE anything like Acetone ( nail varnish remover) it will simply dissolve the plastic.

As with all try a small patch out of the way to prevent c*ck-ups or discolouring.

Friendly dry-cleaners maaaay let you use the solvents they use but I doubt it.

Really it depends on the type of pen ink used and how long the sun has had to cure it to your plastic

Twas Fri, 05 Nov 2004 13:43:34 +0000 when Mother put finger to keyboard producing:

I tried the petrol lighter fluid, no effect (or should I have also used a match?.

So before I apply some white hammerite, any other ideas?

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

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are instructions for cleaning vinyl floors, as mentioned probably bestto try any solvents on a small area or an old spare in the shed. Carefullapplication of a diluted solvent is not going to melt things like alienblood, just stick to the ink. "Permanent Marker Permanent marker may not be completely removable from vinyl no-wax floors! Rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Floor Stripper and Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label."

Methylated spirits usually dissoves ink and it won't damage the plastic.

Steve.

Try some proper graffiti remover or maybe even tradewipes from travis

Wire brush and Detol?

If that doesn't work, maybe an angle grinder?

Actually, I had a neb at your site earlier (blush), so maybe just stick a piccie over the pen marks... ;-)~~~

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Leaving the Biro which will now be easily removable!

I've had good luck with vinegar to get ink off hard plastic, so maybe it'll work with softer vinyl. Elbow grease still required.

Good luck, Tor

Never thought of that, must be the LR mind at work, I've still got a lot to learn :-))

I go for that - applied gently with a scouring pad it gets biro off leather (or it did when the friendly dealer used his biro to point to the ignition key on my brand new Volvo when I picked it up :)