RONNIESIZE Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 hi all, just wanted to ask the best way to remove pentel pen markings on a les paul? my friends offering me his 95 LP studio for $600 but it has pentel pen markings done by his son. Whats the best way to remove them without affecting the finish? thanks for the info guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Naptha is safe for these guitar finishes so I'd give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 hi all' date=' just wanted to ask the best way to remove pentel pen markings on a les paul? my friends offering me his 95 LP studio for $600 but it has pentel pen markings done by his son. Whats the best way to remove them without affecting the finish? thanks for the info guys[/quote'] What is a "pentel" pen? Am I the only person here that doesn't know what that means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefptycia Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 What is a "pentel" pen? Am I the only person here that doesn't know what that means? A pen made by Pentel:-" :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelv_w Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 U reckon guitar polish would remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibplayer Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 You could try buying a small bottle of acetone- ladies use it to remove nail polish. First draw some of the permanent (not washable) marker on, say, the leg of an unwanted piece of 'finished' furniture and see if the acetone removes it. I reckon it should do it easily. If you can get it, use the actual marker pen which the kid drew on the guitar with. Once you've established that the acetone will shift the pen from finished wood, the important part is seeing what effect acetone has on the guitar's nitro. This is the bit I don't know. You could wipe a drop of acetone on a very small inconspicuous area on the back of the guitar and leave it for a couple of minutes before removing all traces using damp cloths. If this has not affected the nitro then go for it on he actual pen marks (still cautiously, again testing on a small inconspicuous area to start with). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yea, or you could use naptha which is safe for the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarooster52 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yea' date=' or you could use naptha which is safe for the finish.[/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 the important part is seeing what effect acetone has on the guitar's nitro. This is the bit I don't know. Acetone is the main ingredient in a mix of solvents that's sold as LACQUER THINNER. It will strip the nitro off your guitar. Problem is that alcohol is usually used to remove permanent marker, but it also will soften nitro and can leave white spots. I'm afraid the alcohol in the marker ink dissolved into the finish and it can't be repaired without touching up the clearcoats at least. So if naptha (lighter fluid) doesn't remove it, you're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yea, or you could use naptha which is safe for the finish. Isnt that Moth balls?.....I hate the smell of Moth balls...It so hard to spread their little legs. HIIIoooOOOoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RONNIESIZE Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Naptha eh? Let me try that one when i buy the giitar this weekend. Thanks for the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibplayer Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Naptha eh? Let me try that one when i buy the giitar this weekend. Thanks for the help guys! What BobV said would worry me. Can't you agree to try the naptha before you buy? If the pen marks are bad and you can't get them off you may regret it. If he won't let you, maybe you should walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Isnt that Moth balls?.....I hate the smell of Moth balls...It so hard to spread their little legs. HIIIoooOOOoo! NICE! :- i always understood that "pentel pens" were normal ballpoint pens. would that change the fact that you would use naphta? maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantric Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I vote for Naptha too Most Pentel pens are not ball point - they are fine marking pens - like a ultra fine sharpie / freezer marker. Avoid alchohol - it will leave white streaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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