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Old 09-23-08, 01:00 PM
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Default How do I get pen ink off my interior door handle?

Valet driver managed to get ink on my interior door handle - apparently had a pen in his hand when he got in. It shows up quite well on my ivory interior!!!

I've tried interior cleaner, a dry eraser, wife's hairspray, and 3M adhesive remover, with no success. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 09-23-08, 01:15 PM
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Hmm, most of the time I use just plain alcohol to wipe it off. That usually works for me...
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Originally Posted by eyezack87
Hmm, most of the time I use just plain alcohol to wipe it off. That usually works for me...
No luck with the alcohol.
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jeez,.. what kind of pen was this thing!? Anyway, by dry eraser, do you mean magic eraser? I'm really surprised none of the above has worked yet. Did they do any measurable improvements?
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What about Goo Gone?
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I dont know whats in the Meguairs Quick Interior Detailer...but its worked for me...
Old 09-23-08, 06:09 PM
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Could always try steaming it.. I dont know why Magic Eraser didnt work.
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i used the tide pen and that actually worked for me.
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Have it professionally cleaned and send the bill to the valet or whomever he works for...
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yeah, that's very careless of the valet driver.. hope they compensated in some way =p
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