Permanent marker removal

[Gdog]

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.

[Nwbrewer]

Goof off and a scotch brite pad worked OK. I wasn't able to get it all off, but 95% was good enough.

[CaptnJack]

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.

[LCF]

I've had reasonably good success removing it with nail polish remover.

[defied]

+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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[Scubak]

Hairspray...
Works wonders...
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[Don-B]

m.e.k. or acetone. Both will take it off.
also paint stripper works good.

[Gdog]

Ok I will go for it, thanks for the input!

[camerone]

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.

[Nwcid]

Mr Clean Magic erasers worked wonders on my last 2 like that.