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11-26-2017, 10:33 AM
I've tried an alcohol pad but very slow and tedious
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11-26-2017, 10:35 AM
Lacquer thinner will take it off, test on inconspicuous spot first.
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11-26-2017, 10:35 AM
I believe lacquer thinner will work.
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11-26-2017, 02:00 PM
"OFF" insect spray
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11-26-2017, 02:36 PM
(11-26-2017, 10:35 AM)Phil Thien Wrote: Lacquer thinner will take it off, test on inconspicuous spot first.

 Second the lacquer thinner.   I have used it to remove solvent based contact cement from surface.   Roly
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11-26-2017, 05:31 PM
Tap Magic cutting fluid?

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11-26-2017, 05:35 PM
(11-26-2017, 10:33 AM)Halfathumb Wrote: I've tried an alcohol pad but very slow and tedious

Dry erase marker!  Yep, it works.  Go over the sharpie marks with a dry erase marker and wipe it off.
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11-26-2017, 09:09 PM (This post was last modified: 11-26-2017, 09:10 PM by Halfathumb.)
Thanks folks I've been busy in the shop all day. I used accetone. Worked great.
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11-26-2017, 10:21 PM
(11-26-2017, 09:09 PM)Halfathumb Wrote: Thanks folks I've been busy in the shop all day. I used accetone. Worked great.

That was about the only thing that wasn't suggested.


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11-26-2017, 10:29 PM
(11-26-2017, 10:35 AM)Phil Thien Wrote: Lacquer thinner will take it off, test on inconspicuous spot first.


Yes 

Do it quickly. Don't let the LT set on the formica. Wet the paper towel with it, wipe quickly and dry it with a clean towel... do it quickly... and like Phil said: test on inconspicuous spot first
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