Removing writing on Scotchman buoy

[andiestevens7]

Hey fellas!
We just purchased a used anchor system and the previous owner has his name and number written on the buoy in sharpie/paint. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to remove it without destroying the buoy itself. Thanks

 

[walleyes]

Try the dry marker over the permanent marker method. I know it works good on marker boards. If that doesn’t work try lacquer thinner. just dampen a rag and wiper it off. I wouldn’t let it sit on the buoy long it may start to melt it, I’m not sure.

 

[RiverBoy]

good luck. i tried everything to remove my old ph# off the scotch man. acetone removed the most but it also discoloured it.

 

[Rain City]

We use yellow duct tape to write new names on ours.

 

[adrian1991]

Paint over it let it dry then put your name on i

 

[CBsqrd]

Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol

 

[Chasin' Dreams]

Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol

Yes this ^ and if you can find the 99% stuff it works better than the 70% stuff.

 

[Kildonan]

Try Mr. Clean magic eraser. I cleaned one up with that and it did a pretty good job.

 

[Aquaholic]

Liberal amounts of WD40

 

[Old Deckhand]

Hey fellas!
We just purchased a used anchor system and the previous owner has his name and number written on the buoy in sharpie/paint. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to remove it without destroying the buoy itself. Thanks

Methylene Chloride - you can get it from Fiberglass supply places like Fibertek.

 

[Pippen]

Liberal amounts of WD40

Yup.

 

[tains]

Deep woods off is really good at taking felt pen off

 

[Brett83]

Contractor solvent.

 

[Tideline]

Hey fellas!
We just purchased a used anchor system and the previous owner has his name and number written on the buoy in sharpie/paint. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to remove it without destroying the buoy itself. Thanks

Leave it on and if your worried about losing it, write your name and phone number on it as well. Someone might return it.

 

[Fisher_dude]

Clear primer for doing sprinkler lines. Put it on a rag then wipe off. I just used some purple stuff on mine and it took the paint off. Scribbled my name with jiffy and it took that off too.

 

[sir-vivor]

If all above fails , I'd use a grinder , then if that doesn't work just buy another one (and then stop stealing them and buy your own) hahahaha.
No Joke, I use coppertone sport sunscreen spray on all magic / felt marker marks and it cleans it off easy, just spray and wait 2 min and wipe. I have never used on a buoy but give it a try , I'm serious ! Try it ! Don't bother , just tried doesn't work (but sure shines up the ball) .... Go back to grinder and buy new one , Good Luck !

 

[Rain City]

Nothing works btw

 

[CIVANO]

 

[Rain City]

I tried it, the sharpie is just too deeply imbedded I think. Mind you, it did work the best out of everything, just too slow and messy.

 

[Buckethead905]

When all else fails, xylene