Kids, Permanent Black Markers, Classic Cars Don't Mix

[Dibbons]

You won't believe what I'm using to remove old, painted "custom" pinstripes from my 928.

I've used that to clean up old cylinder blocks but would hesitate trying on a finished vehicle.

 

[DeltaV]

I've used that to clean up old cylinder blocks but would hesitate trying on a finished vehicle.

Whatever you're going to use, try it in an inconspicuous location on the car first to see if something "bad" happens.

I didn't realize you had single stage paint. I wouldn't try the easy-off.

My 928 has a clear coat that is hard as nails. Gets harder with age? It's a 1979 model.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Goof off. Just did some rust repair on my Lincoln. I used it to get fresh overspray and primer off for spots I was working on. It took fresh paint and primer off but didn’t hurt the original factory paint. If the markers are fresh I’m sure it will work. It has to be Goof Off and not Goo Be Gone.

 

[Kern Dog]

I use alcohol, if it's tequila, it's coming up.

 

[toolmanmike]

Acetone will remove marker but just remember, Acetone is what finger nail polish remover is made of so unless you want to take the paint with it, don't use acetone!

 

[eldubb440]

why put any chemicals on it?.......... just compound it off

 

[HawkRod]

Yikes!

Try drawing on a whiteboard with permanent marker. Then draw over the line with a dry erase marker and immediately wipe it off. It will typically remove the permanent marker.

 

[toolmanmike]

Yikes!

Try drawing on a whiteboard with permanent marker. Then draw over the line with a dry erase marker and immediately wipe it off. It will typically remove the permanent marker.

 

[3sloppydogs]

My two youngest sons decided to do that to each other when they were a out 5 and 6. I took a couple days to fade away from their skin. Mom wasn't happy I thought it was hilarious. I have the pictures somewhere

 

[kalvinator]

Yeah, tough one. Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is my go to for removing Sharpie marks but since you don't have a clearcoat I'm not sure how that's going to act. Painters correct me if I'm wrong but single stage (acrylic / lacquer) never truly cures and can have the color wiped away with solvents (which would include IPA). Might try in an inconspicuous area but don't loiter any place too long. Also might see if you can cut the IPA with some water. The aerospace guys I worked with often used IPA cut with water as a cleaning solution.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

What about WD-40 might do it.

 

[Brewzer67]

Just a little bit of good old gasoline on a rag should do the trick. It is also great at removing pine tar.