This looks like it might work:
http://www.massmedia.com/~mikeb/rcb/#32
Dennis
On 23 Oct 2000, 0:11 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I seek a method to remove crayon (or grease pencil -- usually
> red or
> black) from book pages without harming the paper. I collect antique books,
> which I occasionally buy at thrift shops. The prices are usually written
> on the front endpapers or on the title pages with crayon. Frequently, the
> character of the paper in old books is soft and porous, which probably
> allows the colored wax to sink deep into the paper fibers. I need a method
> or chemical that will remove the crayon without a trace and without
> abrading or discoloring the paper.
>
>
> Here is what I have tried so far:
>
> Rubbing alcohol; denatured alcohol; Goo-Gone; Goof-Off; Goof-Off 2
> (water-based); Naphtha (same as lighter fluid); Rubber cement (brush on,
> let dry, rub off); Acetone; WD-40; Eucalyptus oil.
>
> I've also written to a couple of crayon and pen manufacturers,
> but
> they were unable to give me any useful suggestions. Yes, I've asked the
> thrift shop people to stop marking the prices in crayon, but they don't
> understand why I care, and they are unwilling to change their routine. Any
> help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Do not hesitate to
> recommend hard-to-find chemicals. Thank you very much.
>
>
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