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[B'z-chan]

So i went and picked up POP (USED, yeah i know but still) for GC from EB today for 10.54. So i got home just now to look at the disc. Someone wrote there name with a freaking sharpy on the disc, now only on the top most part but the bottom inner circle. Now i ask you how the f can i get this stuff off the disc? I know i'm being a little anal about this but i want perstine mint condition not this crap. I need to find a way to get it off of there. I know non abrasive cleaners for ceramic stoves might work, but am afraid to try it.

Also how do you keep your cases clean, so they have that fresh soft plastic feel. You know over time they get icky and dont feel as nice as they do once you get them right out of the plastic wrap.

 

[Baron Aloha]

Isopropyl (or ethyl but it's slightly weaker) alcohol & elbow grease should do it.

For the cases I use Orange Clean... but you'll never get it back 100%. You best bet would be to buy new cases from Nintendo's online store. I buy a few every 6 months or so to keep my collection looking clean.

 

[B'z-chan]

Would Rubbing alcohol work? I have some of that stuff. I also have something a little heavier than that too, but its a salt combination so i'm guessing thats a abrasive cleaner.

 

[Baron Aloha]

Would Rubbing alcohol work? I have some of that stuff. I also have something a little heavier than that too, but its a salt combination so i'm guessing thats a abrasive cleaner.

Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol so yeah, it will work. Stay away from anything else.

 

[B'z-chan]

Ah thank you jc. I can still see the outline of the marker and what it did on the disc but its much more tollerable now. Why can eb and other stores do this for you damnit.

 

[Tekky]

I think some 100 grit sanding paper ought to do the trick.

 

[Link316]

a Mr Clean Magic Eraser will get rid of marker writing completely, but you gotta be very careful with or you end up rubbing off the disc artwork

 

[Baron Aloha]

Ah thank you jc. I can still see the outline of the marker and what it did on the disc but its much more tollerable now. Why can eb and other stores do this for you damnit.

Try this to get rid of what's left. Place the disc on the counter and pour alcohol on it. Let it sit for half an hour. Then take a tissue and place it between your finger nail and the disc and try to scratch the remaining ink off. You should be able to remove 99% of the ink (if not 100%) using this method. If the disc becomes dry put more alcohol on it and continue scratching/rubbing.