i have used vodka and equal to remove markings from plastic bottles. don't laugh! it should work because the ink is not absorbed. g On Dec 8, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Derek Currie wrote:
> > > On Dec 7, 2008, at 12/07, 10:50 PM, Kurt Cypher wrote: > >> On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Birdman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >>> >>> Does anybody on the list have any good ideas as to how to remove >>> Sharpie or Magic Marker markings on a computer case? I just >>> received >>> a nice little Clamshell iBook, but it's got a lot of obnoxious >>> markings on the top. Thanking you in advance. >>> >> >> This sounds counter-intuitive, but sometimes you can remove Sharpie >> marks with a Sharpie. Scribble over the old marking and immediately >> (while it's still wet) wipe it off. The solvent in the fresh marking >> can rehydrate the old marking & cause it to be able to be wiped off. >> Of course, this depends on the surface, and probably wouldn't work on >> cloth, but I have used this method on different types of plastic. > > I've used the above method when I've been desperate and it works. > > Other than that, the Sharpie ink can often be rubbed off with enough > effort. It depends on the material upon which it has been written. > Plastic does not absorb the ink, which is easily rubbed off. Just use > paper towels. > > :-D > > =================== > Derek Currie > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > =================== > http://Mac-Security.blogspot.com > http://MacSmarticles.blogspot.com > http://zunipus.blogspot.com > http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/dwaynecameronfanclub > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ymorare > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's G-Books list, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
