How To Get Rid Off Pink Permanent Marker In Door Trim

[skylinepower]

I bought two new door trims for my r34, well they are second hand and the idiots wrote 'r33' on them in bright Fluro pink permanent marker, I tried using wax and grease remover, metho, degreaser even deodorant spray but it won't come out?! What else can I use? Thanks team.

[xntrq]

Try rubbing alcohol or even bit of petrol. Petrol itself should do the job. If not, I don't recommend this but Acetone or nail polish remover will take it straight off. The only downside to acetone is that it will eat into the plastic. You can quickly and gently put a few drops of acetone on a cotton wool or towel or tissue, have another soaked with just water and once you wipe it with the acetone, immediately wipe it over with the water to dilute and stop it from eating in.

Just another thought that popped in my mind, try use a whiteboard marker and colour over the permanent. That's what I did to get rid of permanent markers in school white boards

Let me know how you go!

[skylinepower]

Ok thanks I will try all what you mention and I'll let you know cheers .

[skylinepower]

Used metho, came out after lightly scrubbing. But can still see the marker outline if shown in direct sunlight. Bloody idiots 'r33' when my cars a r34

[Ph@t-G]

I've used something called 'Repsol' (I think that's how it's spelt) that cleans any crap up... but you can't leave it on paint for too long, otherwise bye bye paint!

[GoHard]

You mean Prepsol? Its used on fresly painted surfaces between coats so I cant see it eating paint... Or removing permanent marker. Its a wax and grease remover.

[iwanta34gtr]

I've had success just using a medium grade cutting compound with a DA polisher on marks such as these on painted surfaces, however not on interior panels.

I have also successfully removed superglued badges and drips - etc from painted surfaces in the past by using acetone and cotton wool. If you do it quickly, as in - wipe on and wipe off, you will hopefully not damage the paint.

OP - You could try a bit of standard armour all or similar to see if it restores colour to the area and the rest of the door, otherwise maybe some of the pro's in the detailing forum section can be of assistance here.

[iwanta34gtr]

Was just thinking, i'm going to be getting some of this product for my window rubbers soon.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/black_wow/black_wow

I know it says its for exteriors, but if your in Sydney im happy to let you try a bit on your door trim if you like.

Might have some luck.

[Shazbanger]

Hi mate,

I've had a similar issue with a different car. I used a product called "Shift-It" made by Kenco. I use this stuff to remove window tint glue, but it also works very well at removing other stuff. Spray a bit onto a rag, and scrub, and it should remove it all. Make sure you wash it off using Prepsol, or Wax &Grease remover, because if you leave it on too long, it will soak into your door trim, and ruin it.

Cheers,

Shazza