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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Son+marker=ruined interior

So son got ahold of permanent marker and had fun on center console. Any ideas on removing?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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The marks or the kid
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Lol!!! The marks. Kid had nine lives...he's down to eight
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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I have a very powerful graffiti remover, the best ones have a citrus element to them, but it may strip more than just the marker.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Try brake cleaner !
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Try one of the Mr Clean majic erasers or one of the generics. Mr Clean does work, I drive a school bus and we have this issue a lot. They used to paint over or replace the material, I tried the eraser and it worked on my bus! I also recommended it to the shop that does the upholstery, dont know if they did anything however?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Alcohol usually removes permanent marker. Stealerships spraypaint the cloth and carpet, most will give a spot fix for a few bucks.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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acetone aka nail polish remover use it on a q tip
 
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Try coloring over the permanent marker with a dry erase marker... and wipe it as you go. It works like a champ on dry erase boards when someone "accidentally" writes with permanent marker on one.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Thanks everyone
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jmaskew
Try coloring over the permanent marker with a dry erase marker... and wipe it as you go. It works like a champ on dry erase boards when someone "accidentally" writes with permanent marker on one.
Yes, they sure do. Great point!
 
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Laquer Thinner for the WIN!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Don't use any harsh solvents like brake cleaner or lacquer thinner.

What is the marker on, plastic or cloth/leather?

I've had good luck removing Sharpie with MAF Cleaner, it's a much milder solvent and plastic safe.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Lysol air freshner works good on acrylic. Worth a try on the dash
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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He got on upper door panel and and fold down center console
 
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