Removal of Marker Pen From Car Panel

n_earnshaw

I'll try to be as polite as possible but I've just discovered that some moron has decided to write in permanent marker on the body work of my car.

Someone has suggested using T-cut to try and remove it, however it's a metallic paint job. I've bought some Metallic T-cut but don't know whether this will do the job.

i can't try it it the moment as still waiting for the police to come and photograph it.

I want to try and avoid a respray through the insurance company as I don't want to loose my No claims. Any ideas at all would be greatly appreciated or if anyone can point me in the direction of somewhere I can contact. :mad:

Many thanks

Noozan

This might be a bit of a long shot and I'm not sure if it would react with metallic paint, but I always use nail polish remover to remove permanent marker. It works fine and has never left a mark. I would suggest that you test the remover on an inconspicuous area first - mabe inside a door or underneath the car.

vansboy

DON'T use the nail polish remover - it'l damage the surface!!

Have you tried whatever car wax, you use??

Or petrol - take care, obviously, then re wax after.

The T Cut, as mentioned in other posts, isn't the best product, regardless of what the makers say, as it actually destroys layers of paint & contains amonia. It makes me physicaly sick (sorry if you're havibg your dinner!!).


If you haven't any wax, buy some Mer, polish, (Halfords) it's mildly abrasive, but not to such an extent as 'cutting' products

Then there are stronger polishing compounds, if you're un able to get anywhere. but take care, as they are sometimes easy to get carried away with & remove too much paint!!

Always re wax after as well!

VB

Mr_Skint_2

Use farecla G3 compound and stockingnette(mutton cloth) or T-cut

P.S I used to work as a car refinisher (paint sprayer).

Try Automotive section, http://www.farecla.com/

Silent_Bob_3

There is absolutely nothing wrong with using T-Cut on your car paintwork whatsover. however I would advise to washing and drying the area afterwards before using a paint restorer something like Autogylm or similar and then waxing it.

Go ahead and use the metallic t-cut, but dont press hard when rubbing and it might take some time.

daffynspacegirl

I do custom paint jobs and fix small damage on motors.... avoid t-cut because it does contain amonia which carries on eating thru the laquer (spelling?) use as mentioned above "G compound" but go for the smother (almost water) paste G5, the higher the number the smoother it is.
Always check that your not burning thru the laquer now and again, but it may take some shifting.
If you do have major probs message me and I'll help (as best i can over the net).

Mr_Skint_2

daffynspacegirl wrote:

I do custom paint jobs and fix small damage on motors.... avoid t-cut because it does contain amonia which carries on eating thru the laquer (spelling?) use as mentioned above "G compound" but go for the smother (almost water) paste G5, the higher the number the smoother it is.
Always check that your not burning thru the laquer now and again, but it may take some shifting.
If you do have major probs message me and I'll help (as best i can over the net).

T-cut wont keep on eating through the paintwork, as you will wash the car afterwards thus neutralising the amonia.

daffynspacegirl

I didnt say paintwork, it eats the laquer... exposing tiny holes to the elements eventually rust, if you like to leave ur car for a while b4 giving it a bath.

Mr_Skint_2

Laquer is Paint its just a clear coating, so yes its paint.

P.S as said earlier I used to be a car refinsher, For Aston Martin.

VBRA.Thatchams Inspectorate.

daffynspacegirl

Laquer is not paint at all ???? they act completely diffrent to each other. Besides I'm not arguing, go to any bodyshop repairs or mobile chippers and they have G compound on their shelves. If you can buy what the proffesionals use... buy it, it's used for a reason, plus its no more expensive than the dreaded T-cut.

I've sprayed for BMW and custom jobs on some seriously pimped motors and bikes, but hey we dont wanna be tit-for-tat We're all friends offering advice.

Fairwinds

You might not believe this, but this is a top tip we use at work and it definitely works on wipe boards - it might work on your paintwork

Get a non permanent marker pen, then write over the top of the permanent pen. Both should then wipe of with a damp cloth. Try it on another surface first to convince yourself it works - then try it on the paintwork if youlike