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Getting numbers off the sails

Posted:
Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:51 am
by BobR
Does anyone know what will take magic marker off the sail? Will MEK hurt the sail material or even work on magic marker?

Posted:
Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:30 am
by The OZ
I have used Acetone, watch out for tape/glue on any seems. Wipe off rather quickly with paper towel whatever. Dick

Posted:
Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:51 am
by MichaelJ2K
I use acetone. Lay the sail on a surface that is resistant to acetone and put a cloth under the area you are working as the chemical will leach through the sail. Use rubber gloves and do it in a well ventilated area.
Mike Denest
EC12 #899

Posted:
Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:22 am
by BobR
Thank you, I will get some today and hope that it works...
Bob

Posted:
Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:33 am
by PegLeg
Denatured alcohol also works well and is less aggressive than acetone

Posted:
Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:28 pm
by BobR
The acetone took them right off and the correct numbers are now on the sails. We already have two "58s" in the club so I put the entire number on.
Thanks to all