Getting permanent marker off DVDs?
#1
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Getting permanent marker off DVDs?
I bought a used DVD today and someone initialed both discs in what looks to be black permanent marker. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything or anyway to get it off?
thanks!
thanks!
#5
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nail polish remover ate through the art on the disc. oh well. I called the place I got it at (Blockbuster) and they said I could still get a refund because it had marker on it in the first place, regardless if I messed it up further.
#8
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Originally Posted by emhello
Well anything that's strong enough to take off permanent marker will take the artwork off as well.
the DVD was the Moulin Rouge 2 disc.
Last edited by asianxcore; 01-19-05 at 06:24 AM.
#11
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You can try to use one of those dry erase markers. Write over what you want to take off, wait for it to dry, and wipe. Apparently the solvent in the dry erase marker dissolves the pigment from the permanent marker and "converts" it so it will lift off. This has worked for me in the past. I can't guarantee that it will always work, so YMMV.
#12
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Another recommendation for GooGone. I use this stuff all the time for any kind of marker/sticker/etc that may be on a PVD I get at Blockbuster, Movie Gallery, or wherever else.
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googone for marker,
but how about for the blockbuster obnoxious labels that say PROPERTY OF BLOCKBUSTER: DO NOT REMOVE ! anyone know what I'm talking about? they make the disc so much less attractive. if no one knows what I'm talking about, I'll post a picture
but how about for the blockbuster obnoxious labels that say PROPERTY OF BLOCKBUSTER: DO NOT REMOVE ! anyone know what I'm talking about? they make the disc so much less attractive. if no one knows what I'm talking about, I'll post a picture
#15
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I guess I'll have to buy a bottle of Goo Gone just in case something like this happens again.
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Originally Posted by chileorgullo
googone for marker,
but how about for the blockbuster obnoxious labels that say PROPERTY OF BLOCKBUSTER: DO NOT REMOVE ! anyone know what I'm talking about? they make the disc so much less attractive. if no one knows what I'm talking about, I'll post a picture
but how about for the blockbuster obnoxious labels that say PROPERTY OF BLOCKBUSTER: DO NOT REMOVE ! anyone know what I'm talking about? they make the disc so much less attractive. if no one knows what I'm talking about, I'll post a picture
#21
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Originally Posted by chileorgullo
so trying to peel off won't actually damage?
aight I'll give it a shot, thanks
that blue label just bugs the fu outta' me
aight I'll give it a shot, thanks
that blue label just bugs the fu outta' me
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Thanks to the poster who suggested using GooGone for black marker on DVD disc. I recently bought 2 used DVDs on another DVD exchange forum, and found out after I received the DVDs that both discs and 1 cover have the black marker with initial B.A. The other cover has the initial B.A. in regular pen, I think.
I used GooGone and was able to remove almost all the black marker B.A. initials from both discs and the 1 cover. Although, GooGone started to take away the color on my cover when I rub it too much so I have to stop. I also tried GooGone for the other cover with B.A. initial with a pen, but it didn't work very well. Anyone have suggestion what works better with a pen?
I used GooGone and was able to remove almost all the black marker B.A. initials from both discs and the 1 cover. Although, GooGone started to take away the color on my cover when I rub it too much so I have to stop. I also tried GooGone for the other cover with B.A. initial with a pen, but it didn't work very well. Anyone have suggestion what works better with a pen?