Removing marker ink after sharpening.

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Elwin

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So how do you get that stuff off after you're done. I tried rubbing alchohol, and soap and water, but neither really worked. I have it on my BM 42 and BM Ares. On the Ares, its actually on the coating. Any suggestions?
 
The idea of putting it on is to take it off again during the sharpening process... ;)

Actually, if it's up on the grinds I usually just rub it with my thumb 6-8 times and the oils from my finger will rub it off.

If that does not work try something like brake parts cleaner or lighter fluid, you should be good to go.
 
I wouldn't use a marker as you don't know what composition the ink is. The permanent industrial strength (yes there is one) Sharpies are really hard to remove from anything!

I would recommend using Dykem layout fliuid or spray. Stuff works great, is made for the task and there's well known removers available for clean up when you're done. Costs a bit more, but it's the right tool for the job. While it's more than the cost of a marker, a bottle is only about $5.00.

My opinion

jmx
 
Acetone works great at taking off the black ink and also cleans the blade well for a new coat of oil.
 
Methanol works well for many marker inks and will not go after non-crosslinked plastics like acetone or toluene will.
 
amidts all the "acetones" and "methanols" ... I would suggest your wife's hair spray.. that, and use a much lighter duty marker next time :)
 
Just use some nail polish remover (read acetone). No marker can hold up to it.
 
Gun Scrubber or WD-40 should do it. I always use sharpies and never have a problem. plain old rubbing alchohol does it.
 
Alcohol works great. Pour about 6 OZ of Jack Daniels in a tumbler and then put a tiny bit on the blade to remove the ink. You then have to dispose of the rest of the Jack Daniels.
 
Try what you have on hand first. Preferrably things that don't leave a residue. Acetone (nail polish remover), Xylene (carburetor cleaner) or lacquer thinner are commonly on hand. If you have to go and buy something I would go to Home Depot and get a small bottle of Acetone or MEK (methyl ethyl ketone).
 
PS. Keep all these things off your handle unless it is metal, particularly the carb cleaner. I like to use Q-tips soaked in cleaner for this work. The cotton tip acts as a mild abrasive and helps the cleaning process.
 
I just used a blue sharpie marker like the ones my teachers used to write on overheads. I didnt figure that would cause any trouble. Looks like I'm gonna go with the acetone. Some of the other stuff begins to get frightening (MEK).:D
 
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