Phil
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Hi,
Just thought I'd share how I removed this stubborn ass of a permanent marker stain on my guitar with a polyurethane finish.
Culprit: Permanent Marker
Solution: Toothpaste
I was noodling around as usual, and I suddenly had some inspiration for a tune. So as is my habit, I laid the guitar flat on my lap and used it as a writing surface. However, this time I used a freaking permanent marker instead of a pen. It's silly, I know, but all I could find at the point of time was the marker, and I didn't want to go around searching for a pen in case I forget the tune. You know how fleeting and whimsical these 'inspirations' can be. ;P
Well, well, well. The marker somehow seeped through the thin-assed paper and left some horrible marks on the top of the guitar. I tried cleaning it off with lighter fluid, didn't work. Neither did any of the guitar polishes that I have. I know Brasso would probably do the trick, but I also know it's too abrasive and would probably leave some fine scratches or worse.
So then I consulted my best buddy (google) and it told me to use some toothpaste. Which I did, and it worked splendidly.
So next time you have some permanent marker marks on your pretty guitar, try toothpaste. Use only those white ones, none of the fancy gel kinds. Might be a good choice to avoid those with excessive abrasives in them as well.
Take a little dab and rub along the grain, so you won't have that mist-like effect of scratches. If in the worse case scenario that it causes fine-scratches.
I didn't have any on mine though. It worked so well that I just had to tell someone about it.
According to what I read, it works on nitro and matt finishes as well. But try at your own risk. I can only confirm that it works on a poly finish.
Just thought I'd share how I removed this stubborn ass of a permanent marker stain on my guitar with a polyurethane finish.
Culprit: Permanent Marker
Solution: Toothpaste
I was noodling around as usual, and I suddenly had some inspiration for a tune. So as is my habit, I laid the guitar flat on my lap and used it as a writing surface. However, this time I used a freaking permanent marker instead of a pen. It's silly, I know, but all I could find at the point of time was the marker, and I didn't want to go around searching for a pen in case I forget the tune. You know how fleeting and whimsical these 'inspirations' can be. ;P
Well, well, well. The marker somehow seeped through the thin-assed paper and left some horrible marks on the top of the guitar. I tried cleaning it off with lighter fluid, didn't work. Neither did any of the guitar polishes that I have. I know Brasso would probably do the trick, but I also know it's too abrasive and would probably leave some fine scratches or worse.
So then I consulted my best buddy (google) and it told me to use some toothpaste. Which I did, and it worked splendidly.
So next time you have some permanent marker marks on your pretty guitar, try toothpaste. Use only those white ones, none of the fancy gel kinds. Might be a good choice to avoid those with excessive abrasives in them as well.
Take a little dab and rub along the grain, so you won't have that mist-like effect of scratches. If in the worse case scenario that it causes fine-scratches.
I didn't have any on mine though. It worked so well that I just had to tell someone about it.
According to what I read, it works on nitro and matt finishes as well. But try at your own risk. I can only confirm that it works on a poly finish.
