Weird Question - Anyway to remove "permant" pen marker from dvds?
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Anyway to remove "permant" pen marker from dvds.....
Bought a few used dvds at local video/rental store and they write the name of the store on the dvd (the actual disc) with a marker....any way of getting rid of it? Suggestions?
Bought a few used dvds at local video/rental store and they write the name of the store on the dvd (the actual disc) with a marker....any way of getting rid of it? Suggestions?
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Originally posted by wfujosh
Try isopropyl alcohol ONLY on the ink itself (it will remove everything else as well). I suggest a Q-Tip, or magic spell.
Try isopropyl alcohol ONLY on the ink itself (it will remove everything else as well). I suggest a Q-Tip, or magic spell.
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Originally posted by DeputyDave
Urine, preferably a pregnant woman’s urine (for some reason it works better).
Urine, preferably a pregnant woman’s urine (for some reason it works better).
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I got something as part of a Christmas present that seems to do the trick nicely.
Scotch® Adhesive Remover Pen
The marker is cirtus-based and has a neutral pH.
I tried that on one of those 24: Season 2 preview discs, and it worked like a charm. Completely removed Sharpie permanent marker and left no residue or smell. The disc art looks as good as new. I would order a couple of those if I were you.
Scotch® Adhesive Remover Pen
The marker is cirtus-based and has a neutral pH.
I tried that on one of those 24: Season 2 preview discs, and it worked like a charm. Completely removed Sharpie permanent marker and left no residue or smell. The disc art looks as good as new. I would order a couple of those if I were you.
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I have used acetone in the past and it's worked fine. Dilute it a bit, and dab lightly. If you focus on one part, it'll weaken the actual picture on the disc, and you don't want to do that.
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You should be able to buy it at Staples, it's on their website.
Scotch® Adhesive Remover Pen @ Staples.com
Scotch® Adhesive Remover Pen @ Staples.com
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I work as a Chemist and Acetone works fine...
Put some on a cotton swab and dab it on the section you want to clean off then try a lint free wipe to dry it (all tho Acetone drys very quickly).
What ever you do....DONT use Acetone on Plastic like the DVD Covers or the inside as Acetone destroys & discolors plastic.
Put some on a cotton swab and dab it on the section you want to clean off then try a lint free wipe to dry it (all tho Acetone drys very quickly).
What ever you do....DONT use Acetone on Plastic like the DVD Covers or the inside as Acetone destroys & discolors plastic.
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Re: Weird Question
A similar topic was posted recently in another thread.
The best advice that came out of there is quoted below:
The best advice that came out of there is quoted below:
Originally posted by illennium
Just tip the case slightly so the magic marker rolls off.
Just tip the case slightly so the magic marker rolls off.
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Disclaimer: I have seen someone else do this and it worked, but haven't tried it myself, so no guarantees. You might want to test it on a blank CD or something.
Get one of those dry eraser markers (like permanent markers but designed to write on a special surface, the markings then dry and can be erased) and write on top of the permanent marker. The dry eraser marker supposedly dissolves the permanent marker, then dries, and then everything can be wiped off.
Get one of those dry eraser markers (like permanent markers but designed to write on a special surface, the markings then dry and can be erased) and write on top of the permanent marker. The dry eraser marker supposedly dissolves the permanent marker, then dries, and then everything can be wiped off.
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Originally posted by obscurelabel
Disclaimer: I have seen someone else do this and it worked, but haven't tried it myself, so no guarantees. You might want to test it on a blank CD or something.
Get one of those dry eraser markers (like permanent markers but designed to write on a special surface, the markings then dry and can be erased) and write on top of the permanent marker. The dry eraser marker supposedly dissolves the permanent marker, then dries, and then everything can be wiped off.
Disclaimer: I have seen someone else do this and it worked, but haven't tried it myself, so no guarantees. You might want to test it on a blank CD or something.
Get one of those dry eraser markers (like permanent markers but designed to write on a special surface, the markings then dry and can be erased) and write on top of the permanent marker. The dry eraser marker supposedly dissolves the permanent marker, then dries, and then everything can be wiped off.
I have never tried that... but I would say that has an excellent chance of working. I know that is how you get permanent marker off a dry-erase board. I may try that on a cdr or something just as an experiment.
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Dry erasure markers are not the same as permanent markers. The ink dries to almost a dust win dry erasure markers. Try taking a Sharpie Permenant and writing on a dry marker board. I promise it will not wipe cleans with anything short of Pee!!!LOL!