removing sharpie

[majel]

I used a black sharpie to outline the windshield on a revell ferrari 458 and am not happy with the results at all. Now I want to remove the color safely on the "glass" and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion. I am going to mask off the windshield once the color is removed and paint it black.

[VW Dave]

I've had good luck removing black Sharpie from bare plastic with an alcohol prep pad(like you find in a first aid kit)......can't hurt to try it on a small spot

[majel]

Dave: would those be the same as what you use to clean eye glasses?

[fumi]

It's like those little pads the nurse wipes your arm with before giving you an injection.

Rubbing alcohol would also work just fine.

[jaymcminn]

  On 3/5/2012 at 2:28 AM, Harry P. said:

Lacquer thinner.

On clear plastic? If he were to douse it in lighter fluid and set it on fire that would probably get rid of the Sharpie too.

Seriously, though, I'd try a mild abrasive compound, like Meguiar"s #7 Glaze or Plast-X.

[VW Dave]

  On 3/5/2012 at 2:24 AM, majel said:

Dave: would those be the same as what you use to clean eye glasses?

Nope; those are nice to have around, but not strong enough. I meant the prep pads that are often used prior to an injection, and they are usually found in a first aid kit....or in your doctors' exam rooms when they step out and leave you alone.

Edited March 5, 2012 by VW Dave

[hooknladderno1]

  On 3/5/2012 at 2:18 AM, majel said:

I used a black sharpie to outline the windshield on a revell ferrari 458 and am not happy with the results at all. Now I want to remove the color safely on the "glass" and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion. I am going to mask off the windshield once the color is removed and paint it black.

Majel,

If you have some 91% rubbing alcohol around the house, simply apply some to a Q-tip, drain off the excess and gently rub it away. Use a swirling motion and keep a clean edge. It should come off without a problem. It should not dull your shine at all. I like to dip my "glass" in Future anyway. This will provide a uniform shine to your "glass" as well as make it appear thinner and hide any minor scratches. Good luck. Let us know how you make out.

[majel]

Thanks for the suggestions, I ended up using 70% isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip and the sharpie came off with a little work. I then masked off the windshield and painted it black and it looks so much better. Thanks for the suggestions!