View Full Version : Best way to remove marker from NES carts???
Masco73
09-07-2003, 12:19 PM
What is the best way to remove the permanent marker from NES carts?? I heard many different suggestions, but is there one that doesn't damage or change the color of the plastic??
1bigmig
09-07-2003, 12:38 PM
alcohol and a rag will remove most of it, but what happens is that since NES carts are textured it will leave marker in the holes. I havent found a really good way to get it off, but this way works pretty good. It doesnt damage or change the color of the plastic.
Mr-E_MaN
09-07-2003, 02:14 PM
I like to use GooGone to remove most of the marker. There is usually some left over, so I take out my white eraser and erase the rest. That works best for me!
jonjandran
09-07-2003, 02:35 PM
alcohol and a rag will remove most of it, but what happens is that since NES carts are textured it will leave marker in the holes. I havent found a really good way to get it off, but this way works pretty good. It doesnt damage or change the color of the plastic.
Scrub it with an old toothbrush and the alcohol.
sniperCCJVQ
09-07-2003, 02:43 PM
I like to use GooGone to remove most of the marker. There is usually some left over, so I take out my white eraser and erase the rest. That works best for me!
I need to try that.
thx Rich !
Queen Of The Felines
09-07-2003, 02:55 PM
Gonna kick this over to the restoration forum...
>>KICK<<
Btw, is GooGone good for getting markers off of PSX discs or will it ruin the label?
Kristine
Bratwurst
09-07-2003, 03:25 PM
Btw, is GooGone good for getting markers off of PSX discs or will it ruin the label?
I wouldn't recommend it, GooGone seems to soften the plastic the disc is made of.
dr mario kart
09-07-2003, 06:07 PM
never heard of this googone
Mr-E_MaN
09-07-2003, 06:17 PM
It's a great cleaner, I suggest you pick some up!
http://www.googone.com/GG3_big.gif
Balloon Fight
09-07-2003, 06:19 PM
I like using alcohol and a rag for NES games and occasionally googone. I tried it on a PSX disc and it made the label go haywire.
ClubNinja
09-07-2003, 09:35 PM
RE: Goo Gone on PSX discs -
Personally, I've never had a problem using Goo Gone on the label sides of PSX discs. In fact, a little nail polish remover followed by some Goo Gone will remove marker from anything - even PSX discs - without causing any damage as long as you don't use excessive amounts. I cleaned the marker off of 5 PSX games last night, and they all play fine with refreshed and new looking disc labels. Maybe I just have magic powers. ;)
lendelin
09-07-2003, 11:21 PM
I have a very similar Q: Is there a good way to remove a marker writing from a NES BOX??? I have a Crystalis box, which is perfect except for a writing on it, and it drives me nuts.
Do the answers you gave also apply for boxes??? Positive or negative answers are greatly appreciated.
jonjandran
09-07-2003, 11:23 PM
I have a very similar Q: Is there a good way to remove a marker writing from a NES BOX??? I have a Crystalis box, which is perfect except for a writing on it, and it drives me nuts.
Do the answers you gave also apply for boxes??? Positive or negative answers are greatly appreciated.
Anything that removes the mark always removes the original ink on the box. At least that's what I've had happen.
The Manimal
09-07-2003, 11:36 PM
You could try it lightly. Most of the time, the marker will come off, but rub a little too much and you're gonna have a glossy white spot on the box where the cover print used to be :)
lendelin
09-07-2003, 11:46 PM
Damnit, I was afraid of these answers! Is there no way? No chemical at all? I wonder what museums and archives do in such cases. There MUST be a way.
The Manimal
09-07-2003, 11:54 PM
Dab it on a piece of toilet paper, and try wiping it off. Stop when you notice the print coming off. Ronsonol lighter fluid is a tad safer (you can get away without damaging it for longer).
Masco73
09-12-2003, 11:29 AM
Be careful with nail polish remover. It removed the marker alright as well as the first layer of plastic and made a white mark. It reacted with the plastic on the cart and melted it. Lucky it was only a test cart. I believe it was because it had acetone in it. I'll Try one that is acetone free. Maybe that will work. I also tried the goo gone and that didn't work at all for me. I'll keep trying.
kai123
09-12-2003, 01:46 PM
I don't like Goo Gone. I use something called OOPS! Yes that is the name. I picked it up at Wal-mart it is much more powerful.
nesuser2
09-13-2003, 04:06 AM
just a stupid suggestion.......but.......we have this stuff at work.......and there are 2 different things that i can suggest......although........i'm not sure of the reaction on plastic.......and i definitly wouldn't try them on any kind of discs. ok....i work in a monument shop, we use a cleaner to clean glue off the stones when they're all done....boss calls it monument solvent, so that's not much help. but if you pour it on an oil spot on concrete....spot be gone. and we have an even more potent bottle of fun called lithco solvent, way more powerful than gasoline.....literally melts paint in seconds.....and the paint we use it on......gasoline won't even touch. i'll try and test some of this stuff out and get back with you. and if anybody has access to any of this stuff........TEST first.......i don't want to get pm's saying you did it and it ate your copy of stadium events LOL so test these if you get the ambition......i'll see if i can test them and post another reply
sisko
09-13-2003, 11:31 PM
Be really careful with that Googone. If you get any on the label, you will most likely ruin it.
Bratwurst
10-03-2003, 07:04 PM
Alright, I just saw a commercial for a product called Mr. Clean Eraser. It showed this chick wiping crayon and other marks from a textured wall and textured plastic handle on the fridge, something that made me go 'Hmm.' NES carts are notorious for holding marker in because of that crazy grey plastic, so I will be sending in for a free sample and invite everyone else to do the same. I'm interested in the potential results.
Mr Clean Eraser sample offer (http://www.startsampling.com/sm/3281/product.iphtml?item=3281&source=)
Querjek
10-03-2003, 07:16 PM
Would I damage Atari labels with some of the above methods?
I second the thought that Nail Polish Remover is not good for removing marker from carts. It took it right off, though it also had some undesirable effects with the plastic coloring and such.
Luckily it was only a copy of Knight Rider. It doesn't look any worse then it did before either.
chrisballer
01-25-2004, 08:15 PM
I really like goo gone it is the best for rental stickers and price tags but not really for marker so much with goo gone you have to let it set in for awhile and it works a lot better but keep it away from the label.
NintendoMan
01-25-2004, 08:33 PM
GREAT QUESTION!
I use alcohol and a rag for my carts. I never have worked up enough courage though to clean the sticker on them. Don't know what to use for that. But alcohol has never failed me for pen or marker marks on the cart itself.
dave2236
02-01-2004, 03:52 PM
You can use oops and goo gone on psx disks to take off marker and it will not effect the disk
LazingBlazers
02-01-2004, 04:39 PM
Goo-Gone sucks majorly compared to the almighty...
De-Solv-It!!! ( http://www.orange-sol.com/ )
Oops totally trashed the plastic on a NES cart last time I used it... maybe I just used too much? The vapors also got me high and killed my small pets.
kraboomba
02-01-2004, 08:11 PM
I use a kleenax and Puffs plus in it to get rid of marks off of labels and boxes. It takes some time and effort but it gets the job done. Just be careful to not bend the box (put something in it to support the rubbing pressure) and watch as you do the label to be sure it's not taking any of it off. But I repeat it takes some time.
Rev. Link
02-10-2004, 04:33 AM
The Mr. Clean Magic Erasers do indeed clean off cartridges. I used one a short time back to clean permanent marker off of both a SNES and NES cartridge.
It takes a bit of elbow grease, but it gets the job done. I highly recommend it.