Possible To Clean/Remove Pen Marks On Vinyl? - Honda Pilot

RipRocK · 05-05-2004, 01:11 AM

Arrrgh, I inadvertantly made a whole bunch of long pen marks on top of the centre console lid while I was talking on the cellphone.

No, it don't serve me right, cuz I had pulled over into a parking lot before I made the call.

I was wondering if there are any cleaners out there that'll clean off pen marks off of vinyl products? Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.

john802 · 05-05-2004, 01:42 AM

I always used shop hand cleaner that you buy from the auto store. Its less abrassive than acetone or paint thinner IMO.

-john

TheWorm · 05-05-2004, 02:20 AM

1. hairspray?
2. isopropyl alcohol?
3. www.autopia.org for the best detailing site on the 'net. prolly been answered over there (same software as here...a search will find it)

KEYSTONE · 05-05-2004, 02:44 AM

Try Goof-off

http://www.goof-off.com/index.html

tracy · 05-05-2004, 09:21 AM

Try rubbing alcohol. I'd skip the hairspray route - though it's touted as an ink remover, it's the alcohol in the hairspray that actually does the trick.

jay · 05-05-2004, 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by tracy
Try rubbing alcohol. I'd skip the hairspray route - though it's touted as an ink remover, it's the alcohol in the hairspray that actually does the trick.

Careful with the alcohol from my personal experience. It'll take paint off, too. Been there, done that cleaning the interior pieces.

EDIT: just realized you're ink problem is the lid. Alcohol cleaned an ink or dye stain on the lside bolster on the driver's seat when I first took delivery, so alcohol on the lif should be ok, but I'm still wary given my previous experience with alcohol removing the stain and the paint from interior plastic.

N_Jay · 05-05-2004, 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by RipRocK
Arrrgh, I inadvertantly made a whole bunch of long pen marks on top of the centre console lid while I was talking on the cellphone. No, it don't serve me right, cuz I had pulled over into a parking lot before I made the call.

I was wondering if there are any cleaners out there that'll clean off pen marks off of vinyl products? Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.

Take the same pen, and find some similar vinyl item you don't care about and then experiment.

I have found dry-cleaning fluid (tri-chlor (sp?)) works on some ink. It is what is in Brake-Clean.

Some wood furniture cleaners also work well.

You may need to then clean off the wax, but rubbing alcohol should do that fine.

RipRocK · 05-05-2004, 12:57 PM

Great, thanks guys and gals! I'll try out your suggestions and see how it turns out. Have a great day!

Bklynprince · 07-23-2004, 12:12 AM

I had a pen mark too, i picked up a bottle of "oops", from pepboys , it removes alot of things, such as tar, gum, penmarks, all that sticky residue......

FLPilot · 07-23-2004, 12:37 AM

My dad owns and runs a carpet/upholstery cleaning company. Years ago (when I was a teenager) I used to work with him and the trip was to use "White Rain" hair spray. He had tried with several different name brands and that was the best one. Not sure if you can even find White Rain anymore, but good luck with it. I would spray it on a rag first and then try taking it off. Spraying the entire top might be bad.

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RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Possible To Clean/Remove Pen Marks On Vinyl? Arrrgh, I inadvertantly made a whole bunch of long pen marks on top of the centre console lid while I was talking on the cellphone. No, it don't serve me right, cuz I had pulled over into a parking lot before I made the call. I was wondering if there are any cleaners out there that'll clean off pen marks off of vinyl products? Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.

05-05-2004, 01:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
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tracy Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,349 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try rubbing alcohol. I'd skip the hairspray route - though it's touted as an ink remover, it's the alcohol in the hairspray that actually does the trick. __________________ And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile... And you may ask yourself, "well, how did I get here?" No longer a wannabe! 06 Sagebrush Pearl AWD EX-L w/Navi

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Bklynprince Bklynprince Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bklyn Posts: 193 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a pen mark too, i picked up a bottle of "oops", from pepboys , it removes alot of things, such as tar, gum, penmarks, all that sticky residue...... __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Traded in for 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L Running Boards, Crossbars, Splash Guards, Wheel Locks, Front Chrome Guard , Rear Chrome Guard, Front Tinted Windows(35%) All Season Floor Mats, Chrome Mirror Covers, Rain Guards, Wilson's Pads!!!

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FLPilot Ex-Pilot Owner Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 2,101 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My dad owns and runs a carpet/upholstery cleaning company. Years ago (when I was a teenager) I used to work with him and the trip was to use "White Rain" hair spray. He had tried with several different name brands and that was the best one. Not sure if you can even find White Rain anymore, but good luck with it. I would spray it on a rag first and then try taking it off. Spraying the entire top might be bad. __________________ Learn how the acai berry and 18 other fruits has helped others with high blood pressure, cholesterol, back pains, arthritis and many other ailments. www.thegreatproduct.com/acai_juice

05-05-2004, 02:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1. hairspray? 2. isopropyl alcohol? 3. www.autopia.org for the best detailing site on the 'net. prolly been answered over there (same software as here...a search will find it)

05-05-2004, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
KEYSTONE Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try Goof-off http://www.goof-off.com/index.html

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RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great, thanks guys and gals! I'll try out your suggestions and see how it turns out. Have a great day!

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