marty182

I just got my car back from impound after insurance totaled it. The impound lot where it was stored used some kind of marker to write on the windshield and circle places on the body where there was existing damage.

The tow driver told me that it would wash off but I have washed the car several times and it is very difficult to remove and is not coming off completely.

Does anyone know what kind of markers they use and how to remove them?

Thanks!

SilverS2kF22C1

You can try some PrepSol to clean the paint work. you can get it at a local auto body shop. Basically it cuts through any LSP on the car and cleans down to the clear coat with little effort. Great for cleaning the paint before 3M'ing something to the body...

I had a lady come into where I worked (Speed shop) asking how to get Sharpie off the paint, car got written on the night before... Rubbing alcohol wouldn't touch she said... Got a rag of the PrepSol and it came right off...

You could also try a clean wax too, they are usually mildly abrasive and could help.

After you get it clean make sure you apply an LSP and keep up with it, it will save you headaches in the future if the car is written on in the future.

RedY2KS2k

My first choice would be mechanic's waterless hand cleaner; GoJo, Gunk, etc. Not the new citrus crap but the old-school stinky stuff. It's thick enough you could slather it on and leave it overnight; it rinses off with water; it's safe for your hands; you already have it in your garage to clean your hands. It may not get the job done, but it's worth a try.

And the obligatory disclaimer: although I've never seen the stuff hurt anything, test it on an inconspicuous place first just in case.

PS: No pumice!!!!!!