Removing permanent marker from skin... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

exponent_doobie · 11-14-2004, 12:33 PM

Ok I have permanent marker all over my arm now and have furiously tried soap and water for the last hour to rub it off.

Are there any househeld hints or tips to getting rid of the marker from my skin?

Jimellow · 11-14-2004, 12:39 PM

I'd recommend using paint thinner to get it off.

Just wash with soap well after using, as it will likely burn if left on too long.

1slOwCD8 · 11-14-2004, 12:39 PM

Have you tried alcohol? If not, i guess if you just keep washing it, it will come off over time. i heard that hairspray works too, but dont take my word for it.

MSD · 11-14-2004, 07:28 PM

Windex or whiteboard cleaner

Redlemon · 11-15-2004, 07:10 AM

I'd recommend not passing out drunk with that set of friends again.

maleficent · 11-15-2004, 07:25 AM

Lava Soap (if it's still available) was great for getting off pretty much anything.

Sea Breeze Astringinent is wonderful for getting permanent hair color off your skin -- might work with permanent magic marker.

Hairspray is a great trick for getting ball point pen out of cotton clothing (also is a great fly killer) not sure it'd work on permanent pen.

keyshawn · 11-15-2004, 07:56 AM

i've heard that toothpaste works for some fabrics, wouldn't hurt to try it out.

11-15-2004, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redlemon

I'd recommend not passing out drunk with that set of friends again.

hahaha... this was my advice too!

Also, I've had windex work before....

Averett · 11-15-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redlemon

I'd recommend not passing out drunk with that set of friends again.

Totally what I was thinking!

amonkie · 11-15-2004, 04:54 PM

Nail polish remover worked for my permanent marker fun times, as I didn't have any rubbing alcohol laying around.

sapiens · 11-15-2004, 07:44 PM

Sandpaper? Or a more appropriate exfoliant?

Radio Monk33 · 11-18-2004, 10:29 PM

I suppose waiting for the skin cells to die and flake off isn't an option?

MSD · 11-18-2004, 11:49 PM

Belt sander is always the last resort, but it works.

keyshawn · 11-19-2004, 01:56 PM

exponent_doobie,

any updates on the situation ?

The suspense is killing me :P

11-14-2004, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
exponent_doobie Tilted	Removing permanent marker from skin... Ok I have permanent marker all over my arm now and have furiously tried soap and water for the last hour to rub it off. Are there any househeld hints or tips to getting rid of the marker from my skin?

11-15-2004, 07:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Lava Soap (if it's still available) was great for getting off pretty much anything. Sea Breeze Astringinent is wonderful for getting permanent hair color off your skin -- might work with permanent magic marker. Hairspray is a great trick for getting ball point pen out of cotton clothing (also is a great fly killer) not sure it'd work on permanent pen. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

11-15-2004, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Nail polish remover worked for my permanent marker fun times, as I didn't have any rubbing alcohol laying around. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

11-18-2004, 10:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Radio Monk33 Psycho	I suppose waiting for the skin cells to die and flake off isn't an option? __________________ "Punk rock had this cool, political personal message. It was a bit more cerebral than just stupid cock rock, you know" -Kurt Cobain

11-14-2004, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	I'd recommend using paint thinner to get it off. Just wash with soap well after using, as it will likely burn if left on too long.

11-14-2004, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
1slOwCD8 Psycho Location: chicago, illinois	Have you tried alcohol? If not, i guess if you just keep washing it, it will come off over time. i heard that hairspray works too, but dont take my word for it.

11-14-2004, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Windex or whiteboard cleaner

11-15-2004, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I'd recommend not passing out drunk with that set of friends again.

11-15-2004, 07:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	i've heard that toothpaste works for some fabrics, wouldn't hurt to try it out.

11-15-2004, 07:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
sapiens Junkie Location: Some place windy	Sandpaper? Or a more appropriate exfoliant?

11-18-2004, 11:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Belt sander is always the last resort, but it works.

11-19-2004, 01:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	exponent_doobie, any updates on the situation ? The suspense is killing me :P