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Matt6S · 06-16-2008, 08:57 AM

Some a'hole wrote on the grey plastic grille of my wife's XTerra with permanent black marker. I know it's not a 6, but it just happened yesterday and I don't know who else to ask. What can I use to remove this? I haven't tried anything yet. Thanks.

SANDMAN.3 · 06-16-2008, 09:11 AM

Doing it right the first time would be the best way to go. I would wet sand it briefly then re-prime, paint & clear coat it... Cheap DIY project.

RacerRik · 06-16-2008, 10:29 AM

QUOTE (SANDMAN.3 @ Jun 16 2008, 08:11 AM)

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Doing it right the first time would be the best way to go. I would wet sand it briefly then re-prime, paint & clear coat it... Cheap DIY project.[/b]

Permanent marker will come off with alchohol and car wax. No need for sanding and painting.

sting7k · 06-16-2008, 10:41 AM

QUOTE (Matt6S @ Jun 16 2008, 08:57 AM)

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Some a'hole wrote on the grey plastic grille of my wife's XTerra with permanent black marker. I know it's not a 6, but it just happened yesterday and I don't know who else to ask. What can I use to remove this? I haven't tried anything yet. Thanks.[/b]

Find the highest % pure rubbing alochol you can find and it should come right off. If for some reason that doesn't work find some industiral denatured alcohol at a hardware store.

Matt6S · 06-16-2008, 11:12 AM

Thanks, I was thinking that alcohol would take it off, i just haven't tried it yet. She just told me about it last night. As for painting, I don't think it's a painted part, just molded matte grey plastic.

virtual · 06-16-2008, 11:20 AM

Just don't wait too long, it get's harder and harder to remove.

Matt6S · 06-16-2008, 04:30 PM

The rubbing alcohol worked- I used it on one of those blue shop paper towels. The only problem is that it looks to have made it less matte, and is now a bit darker and shinier. Any suggestions of how to make this look better?

JML · 06-17-2008, 10:15 PM

Try Flitz metal/plastic polish.

silvermazda6s · 06-27-2008, 09:26 AM

you could also try the forever black stuff that you can get at pepboys. It should die the bumper black again and that would smooth it all out.

karlt10 · 06-29-2008, 12:11 PM

I doubt alcohol is even necessary. Even a simple polish or 'paint cleaning' wax should remove it. Well, unless your wife's car is 25 years old and has no clear coat......

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Matt6S Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Some a'hole wrote on the grey plastic grille of my wife's XTerra with permanent black marker. I know it's not a 6, but it just happened yesterday and I don't know who else to ask. What can I use to remove this? I haven't tried anything yet. Thanks. __________________ '06 6S 5-Door mtx Onyx Black Gran Sport 5-speed 32% tint

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SANDMAN.3 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ♂, NY Posts: 871 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Doing it right the first time would be the best way to go. I would wet sand it briefly then re-prime, paint & clear coat it... Cheap DIY project. __________________ （｀ー´）<sup><span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS">WTB<span style="color:#000000">: ALOT of THINGS!</span></span></span> <span style="font-family:Impact">

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Matt6S Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I was thinking that alcohol would take it off, i just haven't tried it yet. She just told me about it last night. As for painting, I don't think it's a painted part, just molded matte grey plastic. __________________ '06 6S 5-Door mtx Onyx Black Gran Sport 5-speed 32% tint

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virtual Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Just don't wait too long, it get's harder and harder to remove. __________________ `04 6S 5 dr Steel Grey

06-16-2008, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matt6S Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The rubbing alcohol worked- I used it on one of those blue shop paper towels. The only problem is that it looks to have made it less matte, and is now a bit darker and shinier. Any suggestions of how to make this look better? __________________ '06 6S 5-Door mtx Onyx Black Gran Sport 5-speed 32% tint

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JML Learners License Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Try Flitz metal/plastic polish. __________________ 2008 Mazda6 5-door i-Touring (Volcanic Red)

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silvermazda6s Track Racer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Landenberg, PA Posts: 142 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	you could also try the forever black stuff that you can get at pepboys. It should die the bumper black again and that would smooth it all out. __________________ 2004 Glacier Silver 6s MT Current Mods CPE Intake and CPE MAFCI Fix - Painted Tails - Thule Roof Rack - EGR Mod - Taillight Mod - Garage Door Lip Mod - 35W Apexcone HID Kit - Angel Eyes - Debadged and Blacked out Emblems - Autodim Mirror - Hardwired Radar Detector - LED License Plate Lights - Injen Exhaust - CX-7 antenna - Black Painted Calipers - CPE Wishbone Engine Mount, Strut Bar - Titanium Gauge Overlays - LED Footwell Lighting - Flip Key - Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Hawk HPS Pads - Progress Rear Sway Bar - Mazdaspeed Springs - 12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/600watt amp - Lotek Gauge Pod with Air-Fuel Ratio - Oil Pressure - Oil Temperature Future Mods: LED Door Handle Accent Lighting, RX-8 Wheels, Mazdaspeed Short Shifter

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karlt10 Rally Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,719 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I doubt alcohol is even necessary. Even a simple polish or 'paint cleaning' wax should remove it. Well, unless your wife's car is 25 years old and has no clear coat...... __________________ 2005 6S wagon: MazdaSpeed springs / Tokico HP shocks / MazdaSpeed sway bars / Racing Beat end links / GTSpec Trailing Braces / MazdaSpeed CAI / EGR mod / Racing Beat exhaust / Street Unit engine mount / switching to StopTech braided lines / Hawk HPS pads / B&M trans cooler - Inline trans filter - Redline D4 fluid / Mazda iPod adapter-CX7 antenna / Hella FF50 lights--Coming- Steeda shock tower brace--Soon installing- MSDS headers & Magnaflow cat; lightweight pulleys--Maybe- Fluidamper; oil cooler