Ink Removal

Warren Fisher fish@communique.net
Sat, 25 Jan 1997 16:07:17 -0800


Ted Simmons wrote:
>
> List:
>    I experimented with removing ink from 2 ivory tails.  One tail held
> samples of 4 colors of indelible ink (Sharpies); the other, various colors
> of magic markers.  The hair spray removed the lighter colors (yellow &
> orange) but only lightened the darker colors.  I also tried lacquer
> thinner, paint thinner, goo gone, and paint remover.  Nothing worked
> satisfactorily.  I have a feeling that nothing short of buffing will remove
> the colors.  The ivory tails are still on my workbench.  Any suggestions?
>
>    Ted Simmons
Did you try bleaching them in the sun?

Warren
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Warren D. Fisher
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Registered Piano Technician
Piano Technicians Guild
New Orleans Chapter 701




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