In a message dated 97-01-25 15:12:30 EST, you write: >List: > I experimented with removing ink from 2 ivory tails. One tail held >samples of 4 colors of indelible ink (Sharpies); the other, various colors >of magic markers. The hair spray removed the lighter colors (yellow & >orange) but only lightened the darker colors. I also tried lacquer >thinner, paint thinner, goo gone, and paint remover. Nothing worked >satisfactorily. I have a feeling that nothing short of buffing will remove >the colors. The ivory tails are still on my workbench. Any suggestions? > > Ted Simmons > > The reason I questioned your theory of hairpsray on ivories, is that several years ago the choir director of a church wanted me to remove majic marker from her Baldwin grand's ivory keys. Just like you, I tried everything, but nothing worked. I then tried sanding the key, and eventualy most of the color was gone. But by this time, I had sanded almost clear through the keytop. I think the only way we could have gotten rid of the stain alltogether was to sand all the way through the ivory. Unless someone else has a solution, I don't think you can remove majic marker from an ivory keytop. Willem Blees RPT
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