paint marker removal

[sean1197]

My friend gave me a red flame top esp body that he drew all over with a paint marker like a idiot. Is there a way to remove the paint or should i just not bother. The body is mint minus the paint.....

[DonP]

Must see pics PLEASE!!!

[concreteguy]

Wd 40

[LaoWai]

Mineral spirits?

[sean1197]

I will post some pics as soon as i get a chance to go visit my dad. I let him hold onto it. I cringe everytime i look at it...

[hairy-dude]

I have had success removing paint marker with a citrus-based cleaner.

[gerryl98]

How about a liquid rubbing compound? It was done over a guitar with clear, right?

[straycat]

I would test a spot with mineral spirits a few times to see if it will break it down.Keep the rag clean as you do it and yes you will need lots of rags.
Citrus based cleaners work on some paint markers but not all.Try it and see.
Whatever you do don't sand on it at this point.

[sean1197]

i used goo gone to get most of it off. But it looks like it penetrated the clear a little bit. Idk im gonna sit on it and see if i can figure something out

[straycat]

Ooops sorry to hear that.

[lepard]

Wetsand with 2000 grit and buff out.