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A friend got permanent purple marking pen ink on new upholstery. The ink
transferred from a labeled plastic bag. I don't know what the upholstery is
actually made of but I'll call it vinyl (white or off white).
Any ideas on how to remove the ink stain without making the problem worse
than it is?
I'd really like to make it new again so that my friend can stop feeling so
terrible about the accident; I'm over it, but you know how it is when you're
the one who caused the problem.



Isopropyl 91% alcohol will get 'Magic Marker' or 'Sharpie' stains off
of most surfaces. Keep the surface wet while wiping, don't allow the
surface to dry until the stain is gone. You must do some kind of testing
first because if the vinyl is porous you could drive the stain deeper
into the fabric.

If there is a home depot near you, look in the paint department, there is a
product called "M-1". It will easily remove indelible ink, indian ink,
chewing gum, etc. Its the best I've ever found.



"Gudmundur" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...

A friend got permanent purple marking pen ink on new upholstery. The ink
transferred from a labeled plastic bag. I don't know what the upholstery
is
actually made of but I'll call it vinyl (white or off white).
Any ideas on how to remove the ink stain without making the problem worse
than it is?
I'd really like to make it new again so that my friend can stop feeling so
terrible about the accident; I'm over it, but you know how it is when
you're
the one who caused the problem.



Isopropyl 91% alcohol will get 'Magic Marker' or 'Sharpie' stains off
of most surfaces. Keep the surface wet while wiping, don't allow the
surface to dry until the stain is gone. You must do some kind of testing
first because if the vinyl is porous you could drive the stain deeper
into the fabric.

"Gudmundur" wrote in message
...
In article ,
says...

A friend got permanent purple marking pen ink on new upholstery. The ink
transferred from a labeled plastic bag. I don't know what the upholstery
is
actually made of but I'll call it vinyl (white or off white).
Any ideas on how to remove the ink stain without making the problem worse
than it is?
I'd really like to make it new again so that my friend can stop feeling so
terrible about the accident; I'm over it, but you know how it is when
you're
the one who caused the problem.



Isopropyl 91% alcohol will get 'Magic Marker' or 'Sharpie' stains off
of most surfaces. Keep the surface wet while wiping, don't allow the
surface to dry until the stain is gone. You must do some kind of testing
first because if the vinyl is porous you could drive the stain deeper
into the fabric.


You and Ian are right on the money! Here's the reply from Sea Ray:

"A complete listing of cleaning and maintenance information is located
under the "Service" section of our website at (www.searay.com)

Ballpoint Ink, Permanent Marker: Ink spots will stain vinyl permanently.
Immediate wiping with rubbing alcohol in a well ventilated area will remove
much of the stain. Use Yacht Brite Serious Marine Cleaner®. Spray on stain,
let set for 30 seconds, wipe dry with Yacht Brite Microfiber Towel®. Repeat
if necessary."

Rec.boats, you guys rock. I'll let you know how it goes; if I hadn't lost
my digital camera I'd send before and after photos.