drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I have a nitro finished les Paul which a child drew on with what I can only assume is a sharpy pen.Ā Itās not scratched the surface of the finish but Iād like to try and remove it as itās an AAA top š¤£Ā Any ideas what might get it off without removing the finish please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 WD40?.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Yeh what he said before I could post. Sounds daft but try a little bit of WD-40 on a cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hand cleansing wipes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Hand cleansing wipes? First thing I tried, nada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Nibody said: Yeh what he said before I could post. Sounds daft but try a little bit of WD-40 on a cloth Ok thatās interesting, Iāll give that a goĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Nail varnish remover....you can ask to borrow some from Mrs drlargepants if you've run out....šš 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Iāve tried lighter fluid to no effect šĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Sharpie pens are a nightmare. Methylated spirits shift it, as does acetone as mentioned above. Meths is gentler but takes longer to work, I would try that first. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Nail varnish remover....you can ask to borrow some from Mrs drlargepants if you've run out....šš STOP !!!Ā STOP !!! STOP !!!Ā STOP !!!Ā STOP !!!Ā STOP !!!Ā Are you crazy, Mick ? It's a nitro finish and acetone (or nail varnish remover) will remove it too ! Don't ever do this to a nitro finish !!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Take it to a pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Ask David Wilson. In fact, Iāll ask him for you. Stand byā¦. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, drlargepants said: I have a nitro finished les Paul which a child drew on with what I can only assume is a sharpy pen.Ā Itās not scratched the surface of the finish but Iād like to try and remove it as itās an AAA top š¤£Ā Any ideas what might get it off without removing the finish please ? Most children are light enough to lift off of a surface without assistance.Ā If it is an exceptionally heavy child seek help from another adult. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, drlargepants said: I have a nitro finished les Paul which a child drew on with what I can only assume is a sharpy pen.Ā Itās not scratched the surface of the finish but Iād like to try and remove it as itās an AAA top š¤£Ā Any ideas what might get it off without removing the finish please ? The response was this: āAutomotive panel wipeĀ Get it from car paint shop suppliesĀ Upol brand is very goodā āYou may have to polish it out with car polish , I use auto glym just there regular polishā āThink itās called resin polishā 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: Take it to a pro That would be the sensible option granted.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, drlargepants said: That would be the sensible option granted.Ā The above advice I posted is from a pro guitar finisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hair spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Hair spray ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 So you can look bouffed whilst screaming āit wonāt f ucking come out you little bastar d, Iām going to ki..,,ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hair spray on cotton buds. Roll it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Donāt ask me how I knowā¦ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Burns-bass said: Take it to a pro And finance it by stopping the kids pocket money (when they start getting it) for a couple of years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 what did they draw... not a knob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Worse ā¦.Ā A guitar š³ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: what did they draw... not a knob? pink torpedo fosters partridgeĀ Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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