• Registered: 2007-08-16
  • Posts: 2

Topic: Permanent marker off of an acoustic?

I have an old acoustic guitar that has some markings in permanent ink on the front.  They've been there for a few years.  Any ideas of anything I could use to get them off?

Thanks!

2 Reply by bootleger (edited by bootleger 2007-08-17 03:21:10)

  • From: Pico Rivera, Calif. U.S.A.
  • Registered: 2006-10-26
  • Posts: 785

Re: Permanent marker off of an acoustic?

You might try lighter fluid but just try a small bit on the guitars neck heal to see if it will not eat your finish. Also maybe bug & tar remover made to remove gum and that type of stuff.

Bootlegger.

  • From: Adelaide , Australia
  • Registered: 2006-06-04
  • Posts: 129

Re: Permanent marker off of an acoustic?

Methylated Spirits old chap, wont hurt your guitar. Be careful with other things because they can lock the stain whatever it is on forever !

A five yr old could understand this. Somebody fetch a five yr old !
Groucho Marx
  • Registered: 2007-08-16
  • Posts: 2

Re: Permanent marker off of an acoustic?

Thanks for the tips-- I managed to get it off with rubbing alcohol.  Didn't appear to do anything to the finish, but it was a very cheap guitar. smile