Ink marks on trailer ( how to remove)

[alan H]

So the previous owner used a pen of some sort to draw a light ( not sure what for)..... I’m having a hardtop removing it

So far I’ve tried a magic eraser
Fiberglass cleaner etc

So far it still shows
Any suggestions????

Obviously I’m concerned about doing something to the gel coat

[AC0GV]

Originally Posted by alan H

So the previous owner used a pen of some sort to draw a light ( not sure what for).....
Obviously I’m concerned about doing something to the gel coat

Will have just what you need, First one that comes to mind is "Goof off" but there are others. read the labels then test in a hidden location.

[alan H]

Actually tried goof off & small dab of paint thinner
But thanks

[AC0GV]

Originally Posted by alan H

Actually tried goof off & small dab of paint thinner
But thanks

Makes a "PRO" marker. I wonder? Cigarette lighter fluid would not even remove that.

[John in Michigan]

Today I was using isopropyl alcohol, then wd40, then krud kutter concentrate on some stubborn stains on the gelcoat. the krud kutter worked.

[John in Michigan]

acetone...

[Deb Mac]

Don't know what knd of ink you're dealing with, but if it's a permanent marker (magic marker ), you could try (may or may not work) a dry erase marker over top of it.

Sounds weird, but I have had students accidentally use a permanent marker on a dry erase white board, and if you go over it with a dry erase marker, it seems to get into the permanent marker ink and lift it. You can then just wipe it off as if it were dry erase marker. It's the only thing that will take it off.

Try first with a bit of dry erase in a concealed spot to make sure you aren't going from bad to worse.

[Jack L]

Maybe you could install a light where the drawing is located to cover up the drawing.

Gel coat is somewhat porous so the mark can be fairly deep. Another possibility is to try sandoaper to remove a slight amount of gel coat. 600 grit wet sand followed by 1000 grit with a final polish with a buffer. Best of luck.

[Captleemo]

If its sharpie ink try Deep Woods Off mosquito spray. That stuff works better than anything I have tried for sharpies.

[Joe MacDonald]

Nu-finish removes most stains I have found