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snakestrecher$ · February 27th, 2012, 05:42 PM

I have a 52 AVRI, any ideas on how to remove a sharpie autograph

Turtleface · February 27th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Rub it with a dry erase marker, then wipe clean.

RonS · February 27th, 2012, 05:51 PM

I have a signature in one of my acoustics. I have thought about using a Mr. Clean magic sponge, but I am afraid to try it. You might want to test it on something else first.

RonS

czook · February 27th, 2012, 05:52 PM

I've used naptha, but test an area. Lighter fluid.

TC6969 · February 27th, 2012, 05:56 PM

WD-40

thorton077 · February 27th, 2012, 05:58 PM

The best sharpie remover i have found to be spray sun block. I discovered it a long time ago when I was at my brother's soccer camp to pick him up. His name was written in sharpie, and I picked it up right after putting sunblock on. I have used it on everything i needed to remove sharpie from since. Haven't tried it on a guitar though.

LocustPlague · February 27th, 2012, 06:53 PM

I've removed sharpie from a car using acetone. Test anything you will be trying in a hidden place first (like a pickup cavity or something) to be sure it won't react.

WaylonFan76 · February 27th, 2012, 07:07 PM

I have to ask: is it a Jack White autograph ???

flyingbanana · February 27th, 2012, 07:11 PM

1. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
2. WD-40
3. Anti-bacterial hand gel
4. Hairspray
5. Cooking spray
6. Edited for content...

7. Bleach (depending on the surface)
8. Goof Off

Even some gas on a rag would work. Smells good too.

PS. Don't you gas, bleach or alcohol on lacquer....although it does come to mind that I have used alcohol on lacquer....use at your own risk.

Colt W. Knight · February 27th, 2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocustPlague

I've removed sharpie from a car using acetone. Test anything you will be trying in a hidden place first (like a pickup cavity or something) to be sure it won't react.

Acetone will strip the lacquer from his 52RI.

Colt W. Knight · February 27th, 2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingbanana

1. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
2. WD-40
3. Anti-bacterial hand gel
4. Hairspray
5. Cooking spray
6. Nail polish remover
7. Bleach (depending on the surface)
8. Goof Off

Even some gas on a rag would work. Smells good too.

Nail polish remover is acetone, and it will also strip the lacquer on a 52 RI.

Avoid anything with alcohol or acetone on a lacquer finish.

You can also buff the sharpie off using automotive polishing compounds.

gitold · February 27th, 2012, 08:19 PM

Fenders Meguiars Swirl and Haze remover gets it of immediately and safely.

paulvcarter · February 27th, 2012, 08:28 PM

"Yo Momma"

...joke....

Guitar Rat · February 27th, 2012, 10:16 PM

A few months back, a ballpoint pen I use for chord chart notes exploded in my guitar case and the ink got all over the body and neck of my 52RI.

Based on recommendations of this board, I tried hairspray on it. A half hour of elbow grease and it was virtually all removed. Absolutely no damage to the finish (though my guitar smelled like a 15 year-old girl from 1987 for a few days).

So, hairspray is my vote. I know ballpoint is not the same as sharpie, but that would be my first line of attack.

dwlb · February 28th, 2012, 02:03 AM

Don't use OOPS. It will drive the ink into the grain. Please don't ask how I know.

flyingbanana · February 28th, 2012, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt W. Knight

Nail polish remover is acetone, and it will also strip the lacquer on a 52 RI.

Avoid anything with alcohol or acetone on a lacquer finish.

You can also buff the sharpie off using automotive polishing compounds.

Thank you for correcting that. I copied and pasted from the internet. I know better, and updated my post. That was retarrrrrrded.

1955 · February 28th, 2012, 03:42 AM

I gotta ask who signed it!

Vizcaster · February 28th, 2012, 09:25 AM

Just keep in mind that that AVR has a nitrocellulose lacquer finish which is more delicate than other modern guitar finishes. Alcohol will harm it and will leave white marks; acetone will dissolve the finish completely. Naptha (lighter fluid) is safe, but it might have little effect on the sharpie. It really depends on how far into the lacquer the sharpie has burned itself.

gitlvr · February 28th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gitold

Fenders Meguiars Swirl and Haze remover gets it of immediately and safely.

This is what i would use. Or any good swirl remover or buffing compound. Should take it right off, no problem.

ricksandteles · February 28th, 2012, 12:37 PM

I have used peanut butter, yes I said peanut butter, it works perfect to remove the residue from when you remove the clear protective plastic on pick guards.

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February 27th, 2012, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Turtleface Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 265	Rub it with a dry erase marker, then wipe clean.

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RonS Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Amsterdam, NY Posts: 127	I have a signature in one of my acoustics. I have thought about using a Mr. Clean magic sponge, but I am afraid to try it. You might want to test it on something else first. RonS

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czook Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW MO Age: 59 Posts: 1,072	I've used naptha, but test an area. Lighter fluid.

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TC6969 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rockledge Florida Age: 60 Posts: 1,670	WD-40

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LocustPlague Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 934	I've removed sharpie from a car using acetone. Test anything you will be trying in a hidden place first (like a pickup cavity or something) to be sure it won't react.

February 27th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
gitold Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver Co. Age: 59 Posts: 2,945	Fenders Meguiars Swirl and Haze remover gets it of immediately and safely.

February 27th, 2012, 10:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Guitar Rat Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 201	A few months back, a ballpoint pen I use for chord chart notes exploded in my guitar case and the ink got all over the body and neck of my 52RI. Based on recommendations of this board, I tried hairspray on it. A half hour of elbow grease and it was virtually all removed. Absolutely no damage to the finish (though my guitar smelled like a 15 year-old girl from 1987 for a few days). So, hairspray is my vote. I know ballpoint is not the same as sharpie, but that would be my first line of attack.

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dwlb Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 542	Don't use OOPS. It will drive the ink into the grain. Please don't ask how I know. __________________ "I never practice my guitar. From time to time I just open the case and throw in a piece of raw meat." --Wes Montgomery

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1955 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: U.S.A Posts: 3,825 98 Photos	I gotta ask who signed it! __________________ "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Jim Rohn

February 28th, 2012, 09:25 AM	#18 (permalink)
Vizcaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glen Head, NY Posts: 2,525	Just keep in mind that that AVR has a nitrocellulose lacquer finish which is more delicate than other modern guitar finishes. Alcohol will harm it and will leave white marks; acetone will dissolve the finish completely. Naptha (lighter fluid) is safe, but it might have little effect on the sharpie. It really depends on how far into the lacquer the sharpie has burned itself. __________________ "Why don't you just make 10 louder, and make 10 be the top number, and make that a little louder?"

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ricksandteles TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 30	I have used peanut butter, yes I said peanut butter, it works perfect to remove the residue from when you remove the clear protective plastic on pick guards.

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