Solvent for magic marker ink?

irvingr · 04-20-2008, 05:09 PM

Does anyone know current or a substitute solvent for non-water-base magic marker ink, especially black? Thanks.

**DonaldG** · 04-21-2008, 06:56 AM

It is probably a spirit based pigment carrier. Pure Alcohol may get most of it out but depending on the material it is contaminating (cloth/wool/cotton etc) it may leave a stain.

Is it possible to take the article to a 'dry cleaner' and see what they advise?

Raylo · 04-22-2008, 04:47 PM

What kind of surface or material is marked up? If it is a hard surface try the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. They can remove most anything.

Screwed · 05-03-2008, 01:01 PM

Magic Erasers work great on hard surfaces. I have also had good success with using WD-40.

mommabear · 05-04-2008, 06:00 AM

If it's on fabric, a waterless hand cleaner might help. (the kind painters and mechanics use.) I just used it yesterday on a shirt stained with ball point pen. Got most of it out. I rubbed some into the stain and let it set for awhile before putting the shirt in the wash.

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mommabear Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 78 OS: XP Home Sp2	Re: Solvent for magic marker ink? If it's on fabric, a waterless hand cleaner might help. (the kind painters and mechanics use.) I just used it yesterday on a shirt stained with ball point pen. Got most of it out. I rubbed some into the stain and let it set for awhile before putting the shirt in the wash.