Removing permanent marker P37 Lee Enfield Valise

[BlackPowderBurner]

I picked up an otherwise quite nice web valise that someone decided to personalize with permanent marker. What methods can I use to remove the ink without affecting the underlying webbing?

 

[M1-Garand]

Brake clean might work.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

Isopropyl alcohol works great to remove Sharpie and most markers, but the longer it's been there, the less effective removal becomes.

 

[bearhunter]

There's nothing that will permanently remove the ink used in those markers, once its dyed fabric, either natural or manufactured from cellulose or petroleum byproducts.

I recently came across over 100 brand new NOS Pattern 37 broad arrow C marked slings.

Somewhere along the way, a brilliant entrepreneur decided to mark each of them with $1 with a black marker. I tried everything from Varsol, to Acetone to Gasoline and even a mild Muriatic Acid bath. Nothing would remove that ink. Barely faded it.

I ended up selling them all to a friend who will be using them for "handles" like those seen on transport chests.

Too bad, because they were otherwise perfect.

 

[R005t3r]

Sometimes just leaving it in the sun for days will fade the marker to a light brown as it is a synthetic dye. Some solvents may dissolve the fabric dye. Menu: xylene, toluene, acetone, MEK if you can find it. Wear gloves and use these chemicals outdoors please.

 

[XCR User]

Use nail polish remover not sure if it will remove the varnish. Test small hidden area first.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

There's a product called Goof Off that might work. I've used it with good effect on some stuff.

https://goofoffproducts.com/pro-strength-remover/

 

[grumpyguy]

Lacquer thinner. Never seen it not work.

 

[55recce]

Be very careful and use a small amount of solvent on a tiny area with a Q tip. You may just spread it around and make it worse

 

[OldDude]

I've seen Spray 9 remove some marker scribblings.
YMMV.