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rachel_09
06-09-05, 02:56 AM
I recieved a seniors school jersey today with the plastic numbers '05 printed on the back... i didnt realise till 2 hours later that i had imprinted some numbers i had written on my hand in pen (colors puprle and blue) onto the hug 05 on the back... i tried everything from soap and water to eucalyptus oil to jif cleaner. i didnt try turps or nail polish remover as i am scared the actual plastic numbers will be taken off ... (im assumming they are plastic) . The numbers are white, but i dont know if that makes a difference since its plastic not fabric.
If anyone could help me id GREATLY!!! appreciate as i just got it today, it was heaps expensive and i hope i havent ruined it!!
thankyou... rachel

Docduck
06-09-05, 08:56 AM
Ink is a petroleum based spot. So, it requires a solvent cleaner. You may want to try applying some rubbing alcohol to a rag and gentely blotting the area. It shouldnt hurt the plastic letters as long as you dont soak the area itself.
rachel_09
06-11-05, 01:27 AM
I tried usiing metholated spirits (97% alcohol) and it didnt budge at all.... still exactly the same ... any other ideas??

twelvepole
06-13-05, 09:07 PM
The stain is likely permanent if alcohol did not budge it. Plastic tends to be porous and absorbent of ink.