Honda Car Forum

#1 (**permalink**) 23 Aug 2004, 04:56 pm

Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
Does it just have to be painted over?

#2 (**permalink**) 23 Aug 2004, 05:09 pm

In article <2KtWc.5638$cx.2668@bignews4.bellsouth.net>, "tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote:
>Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
>remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
>Does it just have to be painted over?

Rubbing alcohol will remove permanent maker from most
surfaces, so i don't see why it wouldn't work on a car. Don't
use it full strength at first (apply with a damp cloth) and wax
the full panel afterwards.

#3 (**permalink**) 23 Aug 2004, 05:53 pm

"Sharpie" ink can be removed with a rag soaked in a little denatured
alcohol (***NOT*** Rubbing alcohol). You can find denatured alcohol at
Lowes and Home Depot stores usually in the paint department.

Denatured alcohol will not hurt the paint.

In article <2KtWc.5638$cx.2668@bignews4.bellsouth.net> "tomamaron"
<ed@aol.net> writes:

>Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
>remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
>Does it just have to be painted over?
>

#4 (**permalink**) 23 Aug 2004, 06:36 pm

tomamaron wrote:
> Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
> remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
> Does it just have to be painted over?
>

==========

Laquer thinner will also take it off right away, but you have to be
careful not to let is stand on the surface.

If the car has been waxed, no problem to use a bit of Laquer thinner.

Rewax when you're done.

'Curly'

#5 (**permalink**) 23 Aug 2004, 09:47 pm

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:56:37 -0400, "tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote:
>Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
>remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
>Does it just have to be painted over?

Sharpie ink will easily come off if you rub it with a vodka soaked
paper towel,which is much less harsh than denatured alcohol or lacquer
thinner.

#6 (**permalink**) 23 Aug 2004, 10:24 pm

Scratch-X. Or some light rubbing compound.

"tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote in message
news:2KtWc.5638$cx.2668@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
> remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
> Does it just have to be painted over?
>
>

#7 (**permalink**) 24 Aug 2004, 09:36 am

"tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote in message
news:2KtWc.5638$cx.2668@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
> remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
> Does it just have to be painted over?
>
>

Friend suggested a white pencil eraser. It did the trick, can still see it
if you look at it in the right light (like shade difference) but I think
that'll go a way once I wash/wax the car.

#8 (**permalink**) 24 Aug 2004, 11:04 am

On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:36:05 -0400, "tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote:
>Friend suggested a white pencil eraser. It did the trick, can still see it
>if you look at it in the right light (like shade difference)

....Extremely abrasive. You might well have used sandpaper.

>but I think
>that'll go a way once I wash/wax the car.

You may have to compound the whole panel now, to eliminate the
distinction.

You should have tried the vodka, I wasn't kidding.

#9 (**permalink**) 24 Aug 2004, 04:20 pm

F2004: 12 of 13* wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:36:05 -0400, "tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote:
>> Friend suggested a white pencil eraser. It did the trick, can still
>> see it if you look at it in the right light (like shade difference)
>
> ...Extremely abrasive. You might well have used sandpaper.
>
>> but I think
>> that'll go a way once I wash/wax the car.
>
> You may have to compound the whole panel now, to eliminate the
> distinction.
>
> You should have tried the vodka, I wasn't kidding.

Woopsie daisy.

#10 (**permalink**) 24 Aug 2004, 05:31 pm

try the Mr Clean Magic Eraser. It's the safe way to clean.

"tomamaron" <ed@aol.net> wrote in message
news:2KtWc.5638$cx.2668@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Some punk wrote some profanities with a sharpie on my bumper. I want to
> remove them ASAP, is there a way to do it without hurting the car paint?
> Does it just have to be painted over?
>
>

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
paint chips & touchup paint (brush on vs. aerosol)	Joe Blo	Honda 3	13	22 Sep 2004 09:40 am
red Acura paint - is "R96P-5" a 3 stage paint???	T R	Acura	1	27 Oct 2003 11:13 pm
red Acura paint - is "R96P-5" a 3 stage paint???	T R	Honda 3	2	27 Oct 2003 11:13 pm
How to remove 'PRICE' paint from windshield	'Curly Q. Links'	Honda 2	10	14 Oct 2003 08:05 pm
__ How to remove 'PRICE' paint from windshield	DrPimpDadi	Honda 3	8	30 Aug 2003 06:41 pm

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)