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Getting marker off skiis

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shawk
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I just bought a used pair of skiis. Everything about them is good except the previous owner got a little creative with a marker. They are scratch bc's, and most of the writing is just on the sides. I respect the work, but its just not my style. Its not a big deal, but if anyone has any suggestions on how to take it off without ruining the skiis, it would be appriciated. Thanks
Jan 18 2006 1:37PM
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Crank
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Ronson Lighter Fluid (should be available at your grocery store). If that doesn't work, try a product called "Goof Off" (should be available at your local hardware store or Home Depot), but beware, Goof Off may also take off the existing finish of your skis.
Jan 18 2006 1:56PM
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japanada
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goof off is great, it will most likely take the finish off so be careful.
Jan 18 2006 2:12PM
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nickmcnutt
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really hot soapy water and alot of scrubbing
Jan 18 2006 2:17PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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pour vodka on it, light it on fire, then get wasted.
Jan 18 2006 2:31PM
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B.L.A.K.E
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Its a good thing that vodka burns cause it doesnt,
Jan 18 2006 8:01PM
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crunkkrew*tck
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what kind of marker? cause usually it wont last long unless its homemade ink with maybe an ech-bath base to it. what kinda work is it?
Jan 18 2006 8:35PM
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*emma*
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try windex or goo-gone. What is the art like???
Jan 18 2006 8:36PM
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crunkkrew*tck
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if its handstyles/graffiti, and it is half decent, chances are the kid used a hard to "buff" type marker, try some buff chemicals, might wreck your ski tho.
Jan 18 2006 8:41PM
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ScRaTcHDuDe
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rub them with DW40 and ruin those skis, they will look great!
Jan 18 2006 8:44PM
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freezed
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i thought you were talking about marker bindings, and i was just going to suggest skiing with them.
Jan 18 2006 8:44PM
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o2bjedi
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acetone? paint thinnner? i dunno
Jan 18 2006 10:42PM
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nickmcnutt
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i think you mean cheese=apple juice
Jan 18 2006 10:44PM
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shawk
Posts: 473 - Karma: 41
It's gotta be some kinda of permanat stuff since I tried scubbing them with water and stuff. The guy that sold them to me runs the repair shop so he mighta made some type of extra coating with some of the crazy shit they have in the repair room. Thanks for your help.
Jan 20 2006 9:30AM
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mk2
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try base cleaner it got some old stickers off of my top sheet
Jan 20 2006 9:37AM
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timmi
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maybe some rubbing alcholal. or the slighest bit of pain thinner
Jan 20 2006 9:47AM
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pat_in_the_hat
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ya, tat goof off stuff doesnt work on goggle lenses either...
Jan 20 2006 10:41AM
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Billek
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Try base cleaner, thats how I cleaned my cousins snowboard off, or use alchohol pads.
Jan 20 2006 11:19AM
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