how do i get permanent marker off of painted metal?

Question

how do i get permanent marker off of painted metal?

Answer 1

Soft Scrub cleanser

Answer 2

Remove Permanent Marker From Metal

Answer 3

I'd try Goo Gone. I had a big, heavy, 1/4" wide X in black permanent marker on my new stainless double oven. I was certain it was ruined. A door was over $500 so I gave it a try. I did have to take the door off and lay it flat so the Goo Gone could puddle on it and sit awhile but it worked perfectly. They also now make Goo Gone in a spray on gel but it doesn't work as well as the old fashioned yellow oil type.



I know you said your surface was metal. but also painted. I would think that any paint used on metal would be a type that Goo Gone wouldn't harm. Good luck.

Answer 4

The "more marker" comment should be clarified. More permanent marker will obviously make things worse. What you want to use are dry erase pens. These are erasable because they contain their own solvent. Applying thick dry erase marks over the existing permanent marker spot will allow the solvent from the dry erase ink to attack the permanent marker ink as well.



This is why old dry erase pen marks don't come off; the solvent has evaporated. However, applying new dry erase pen marks over the old ones will apply fresh solvent and allow both the old and new marks to come off easily. You can also use this if someone has marked a dry erase board with permanent marker. It often takes a few repetitions, but it works like a charm.



Here's the disclaimer. I know it's ludicrous for dry erase pen to hurt it. However, just for the sake of that 1-in-a-million chance (and my peace of mind) please try applying the dry erase pen to an inconspicuous spot first. Once you know it won't hurt your particular paint you can continue.



Instructions

Apply the dry erase marker thick over the permanent marker spot. Continue to basically scrub with the tip of the dry erase pen. Then just wipe off. You shouldn't let the ink sit at all. Just scrub thick ink with the dry erase pen and then immediately wipe off. You will likely have to do several applications to get heavy permanent ink off and to get all the "cloudiness" that can happen when the ink spreads around off.



Hope that helps!

Answer 5

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how do i get permanent marker off of painted metal?

Answer 6

There is a spray called Remove-it at Home Depot for $9.00 that will take marker off anything. If the paint is dull then a little smearing may happen but it will take marker completely off glossy paint.

Answer 7

Oddly enough, more marker. when I was at a white board class the instructor mistakenly used a permanent marker. She removed it by going back over the marks with a dry erase marker and, while still fresh, wiping it off.

Answer 8

Alcohol

Answer 9

Comit cleanser with a scrubbie sponge and GENTLY rub it and it's all gone. I was done today on a sheet metal desk surface

Answer 10

If it hasn't "soaked" in you could try a denatured alcohol based cleaner. If it is a small spot you could use 'Soft-Scrub'

but you'll have to wash & wax the area immediately.



If it is a BIG spot you'd be better off taking it to a body repair shop.

Answer 11

Try nail polish remover, or paint over it.



Acetone Free! :)

Answer 12

Try a baking soda paste made with water.

Answer 13

Do you have a can of lynx? Or some other deoderant? Spray it on an wipe away

Answer 14

Try using rubbing alcohol. That stuff works for almost everything. =D

Answer 15

The only thing I can think of that might work is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Answer 16

possibly non acetate nail polish remover. probably the mr. clean magic eraser, just rub gently as not to remove the paint.

Answer 17

dont use thinner, it will ruin your paint. Rubbing alcohol and cotton should work best.

Answer 18

paint over it

Answer 19

Mineral spirits.

Answer 20

Try Magic Erasers, you can find them in the cleaning aisle....they work miracles.

Answer 21

shoot it with really cheap hairspray. it'll start to run, and you can just wipe it off.

Answer 22

im not completely positive, but "Goo-gone" works on pretty much anything (the gross orange smelling stuff.."citrus")