Permanent marker removal
Permanent marker removal
Any great ideas on the best way to remove black marker from a galvanized steel scuba tank? Bought one second hand, and need to remove the initials off of it.
Re: Permanent marker removal
Goof off and a scotch brite pad worked OK. I wasn't able to get it all off, but 95% was good enough.
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Re: Permanent marker removal
Put ZRC cold galvanizing over it. If the marker is only on the neck that 'paint' will last a long time before wearing through.
Goof off might work but if the marker is at all old there will probably be a residual "halo" until it wears off with the outer layer of zinc in the next 25yrs.
Goof off might work but if the marker is at all old there will probably be a residual "halo" until it wears off with the outer layer of zinc in the next 25yrs.
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Re: Permanent marker removal
I've had reasonably good success removing it with nail polish remover.
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+1 Nail Polish Remover. Lay down a swipe, let it sit for a couple of seconds, and then lay down a fresh swipe, and scrub. Wash, rinse, repeat. I've never had to use anything else. Galvanized or painted.
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m.e.k. or acetone. Both will take it off.
also paint stripper works good.
also paint stripper works good.
Re: Permanent marker removal
Ok I will go for it, thanks for the input!
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BTW - depending on the marker, isopropyl alcohol will also often do the trick, and I usually have the prep pads lying around from a first aid kit.
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Mr Clean Magic erasers worked wonders on my last 2 like that.