removing permanent marker from headphone?

[Kirosia]

Yeah... I sorta got some black marker on my white akg headphones, and I can't seem get all of it off. It's not a big deal to me, but I may sell in the near future. Any recommendations?

 

[sagekoala]

my boss has always said that she uses dry erase marker to remove permanent marker, it might be worth a try but have never done it myself. I have always used organic solvents like acetone (fingernail polish remover), Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), or ethanhol (vodka/everclear). Using a solvent might smear it around a bit at first, and you might want to try it out on an unconspicuous spot first. good luck

 

[450]

I dunno if this would harm the headphone but nail polish remover works for me.

 

[c0mfortably_numb]

This may sound crazy, but the best thing for removing "permanent" marker is a little bit of hairspray on a rag. Worked every time for me

 

[Azure]

Goo Off

 

[feh1325]

this stuff works on hard plastic

 

[blinx]

rubbing alchohol?

 

[Electro Point]

Rubbing alcohol might work. I don't know about the other things since it might ruin the finish.

 

[immtbiker]

Alcohol based Permanant marker can be removed with alcohol without damaging most finishes. Try using a 50% Iso...not a 90%.

 

[Kirosia]

Thanks guys, I think I may have some alcohol somewhere... just don't wanna ruin that k701 toilet bowl whiteness.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Goof Off works very well on permanent markers.

 

[splaz]

Well I'd try isopropyl alcohol as has been suggested or methylated spirits.

I have no idea of that headphone model but if it isn't painted you could try mineral turpentine, it's a paint stripper though so that's why I wouldn't use it on paint.

 

[VR6ofpain]

Isopropyl alcohol will take it right off.

 

[fureshi]

another suggestion for dry erase marker. just coat the permanent mark with the dry erase ink and wipe off with a towel.

 

[Bob_McBob]

I find citrus-based solvents and cleaners much more effective for lots of things, but you definitely want to try them on an inconspicuous area of the plastic before the ink marks. I like the idea of the dry erase marker more, if it actually works.