Permanent ink on oak - any ideas?

tortzblue · Post by **tortzblue** » 24 Jul 2012, 10:06

DD has just bought a house where the previous old lady owner wrote on several of the beautiful original oak doors in what looks like thick, permeant marker ink! yike*

Anyone know the best way to tackle this?

Post by **AL37** » 24 Jul 2012, 10:12

If the surface is polished then try brasso, the one in the tin with the wadding. )t'

I have removed permanent marker from polished furniture with it a number of times, works great. )t'

tortzblue · Post by **tortzblue** » 24 Jul 2012, 10:44

Thanks Al - Ive emailed her >fi<

Stig · Post by **Stig** » 24 Jul 2012, 11:00

Meths usually works on ink, but if the door is french-polished it'll fetch the finish off as well as the ink.

What about sandpaper?

Steve valentine · Post by **Steve valentine** » 24 Jul 2012, 20:12

Try barkeepers friend!