don't worry about how it happened - it's a long story

if anyone has any ideas on how to remove the writing - plz let me know


thanx

5/24/2007 10:29:58 PM

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIH_enUS206US206&q=remove+permanent+marker+

5/24/2007 10:32:18 PM

i've already searched the net - i wanted to see if anyone knew how to remove it since you tech talk dudes are so smart

5/24/2007 10:35:21 PM

isopropyl alcohol

5/24/2007 10:36:55 PM

Nail polish remove.



(don't do this, it could be bad)

5/24/2007 10:39:38 PM

acetone, removes sharpie marker from everything. we used it in the lab. see ^

5/24/2007 10:42:55 PM

the rubbing alcohol didn't work at all...

& i'd sniff the nail polish remover b/f putting it on the x-box

5/24/2007 10:43:09 PM

finger nail polish remover has gotten permanent marker off of something of mine before with no ill aftereffects

5/24/2007 10:45:44 PM

It's possible that the acetone will mar the plastic though.

Some plastics aren't susceptible, but some are, and the xbox might be one.

Also, depending on the marker, just regular soap/water and good rubbing might take it off.

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf462313.tip.html

According to that, those Magic Eraser products might do it too. And maybe just a regular pencil eraser.

[Edited on May 24, 2007 at 10:48 PM. Reason : ]

5/24/2007 10:46:21 PM

fyi - i want to return it & get my $ back but obviously best buy won't refund my $ if the x-box has permanent writing on it

5/24/2007 10:54:35 PM

ready for the real fix?

Sugar.

Pour dry crystal sugar on it, use a damp rag and RUB THE FUCK OUT OF IT. It will eat off the market without damaging the plastic at all.

I've done this many times to remove various kinds of paint from plastic, it's the only sure fire way to do so without damaging the material.

5/24/2007 11:00:40 PM

thx noen

i'll try that out

5/24/2007 11:03:02 PM

hmmmm thats a mighty fine "i had no clue that might work but i'm gonna try it next time" solution

5/24/2007 11:13:42 PM

hydrogen peroxide does NOT work

5/24/2007 11:31:29 PM

acetone worked great, thanks guys

5/25/2007 1:48:39 AM

Try one of those Mr Clean Magic Eraser's. It might work. My bad you don't need any more help.

[Edited on May 25, 2007 at 1:34 PM. Reason : 2 late]

5/25/2007 1:33:01 PM

nope it hasn't been erased to my knowledge. i thougt dry-erase markers worked only on white boards

i'll tell my friend about your idea

thx

[Edited on May 25, 2007 at 1:46 PM. Reason : d]

5/25/2007 1:45:52 PM

lol

5/25/2007 1:47:32 PM

I think this is similar to what Noen was talking about:

Remove logos with sugar:
http://consumerist.com/consumer/how-to/video-remove-cellphone-logos-with-sugar-244022.php

Could try any of the following:

Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
Windex
Magic Eraser
Goof Off
Goo-Gone
WD-40
Pure Acetone
Rubbing Alcohol
Nail polish remover
Hair Spray

I'd be weary though of trying any of the one's that have the power to strip paint, I think you're best bet is the Magic Eraser, those things are crazy good...

[Edited on May 25, 2007 at 2:57 PM. Reason : .]

5/25/2007 2:55:26 PM

Goof Off
Goo-Gone

5/25/2007 3:03:27 PM

oh, ill give you some goo to get off

5/25/2007 3:06:56 PM

i'll tell tara

5/25/2007 3:15:58 PM

5/25/2007 3:18:05 PM

horseradish mustard + pine sol

5/25/2007 5:37:49 PM

Urine of a Female Buffalo in heat

5/25/2007 6:02:04 PM

i know on a smooth surface where a dry erase maker will wipe off... that will work.(the dry erase marker)
but i don't know if it would on an xbox

5/25/2007 6:42:23 PM

This was jimb0's Xbox 360

5/25/2007 9:26:17 PM

FYI guys ... the writing on it was removed

acetone

[Edited on May 25, 2007 at 10:09 PM. Reason : a]

5/25/2007 10:03:36 PM

oh the drama

5/25/2007 10:46:42 PM

this dude isnt going to stalk me down and kill me is he?

if some crazy ass wolfwebber kills me cause of something i was told to put i'm gonna be pissed

5/25/2007 10:50:53 PM

nah he's a pussy

5/25/2007 10:51:48 PM

oh yeah...my mistake

5/25/2007 11:30:31 PM

write on it with a dry erase marker then wipe it off

5/25/2007 11:52:47 PM

when acetone fails, methyl ethyl ketone will work. Available at your local hardware store. But be careful. It's also not as volatile as acetone.

5/26/2007 12:02:45 AM

Goof off will eat plastic for breakfast. I do not recommend.

Never tried sugar, but it's some abrasive shit.

5/26/2007 12:07:54 AM

70% or higher ethanol (grain alcohol) will get it off pretty easily. Gasoline might work, but I'm not sure.

5/26/2007 7:15:08 AM

Quote :

"FYI guys ... the writing on it was removed acetone"

5/26/2007 1:42:34 PM

^^ gasoline will dissolve the plastic

5/26/2007 6:44:11 PM

try using some butter mixed with sea salt

5/28/2007 11:15:10 PM

I would use a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce mixed finely to remove the marker.

5/29/2007 12:25:56 AM

perhaps lime jello and cocktail sauce

5/29/2007 5:35:42 PM

jimmy123 stole a sick girls Xbox and only returned it per cops telling him to do so

suspend this user for antagonizing people's shit on here and making me look like a bad person. sorry but me and his ex together could not look very intimidating to him since we are both small, grounded people

[Edited on May 29, 2007 at 9:10 PM. Reason : this is josh on Prat's name]

5/29/2007 9:08:47 PM

it's not stealing if it's a gift

5/29/2007 9:17:54 PM

it is stealing if the girl still has the receipt and if no where on the receipt it says "gift receipt"


we looked into the legalities before we went to Jimmy's house

5/29/2007 9:20:53 PM

^,^^^

Let it go. This thread (and website) isn't here for you to poststalk this dude and accuse him of some bs he may or may not have done. Feel free to send him a pm, but don't post anything more about it.

5/29/2007 9:34:57 PM