Removing Permanent Marker from SNES Cartridges?

[anth0ny]

Looking for the best way to go about this. Just got a boxed copy of FF III and there's some very light permanent marker on it, I feel that this can be removed (It's already starting to fade off in some spots...)

So how should I go about doing this? Tools? I have a couple of test carts that are ruined to shit so I can use those as my test dummys.

Thanks in advance folks.

[DaGamingMonkey]

Mr Clean Magic Eraser


It does wonders. Great way to clean up consoles as well.

[Ziggy]

I think if Hobie-wan was ever in a coma, a thread like this could wake him up.

[CRTGAMER]

I think if Hobie-wan was ever in a coma, a thread like this could wake him up.

I have pretty good luck with Lift Off Aerosol.

[Hobie-wan]

I think if Hobie-wan was ever in a coma, a thread like this could wake him up.

Considering how late I was up working on something, I might as well have been in a coma at 7 AM.

I haven't used (and don't have) a Mr Clean Magic Eraser myself, but have heard it is a little abrasive and can rough up th esurface if you go overboard. I use a white plastic eraser and electrical contract cleaner which is safe on the plastic of the cart. See the refurbishing link in my sig for some examples.

[t0yrobo]

I'd try something like lift off or rubbing alcohol first, and if that doesn't work very carefully go after it with a magic eraser. They're basically just super mega extra fine sandpaper, if you go overboard they can mess up the finish of the plastic.

[millerjm2]

I would caution against the use of Magic Eraser on textured carts. They would actually smooth out the surface of the FF III cart in addition to removing any marker.

[elmagicochrisg]

[anth0ny]

Picked up a bottle of 91% rubbing alcohol, and i dipped my electric toothbrush in there (never used the damn thing, figured I put it too good use)

Tested it on a copy of the adventure's of batman and robin, and it's working like a charm. I'll post some before and after pictures of Final Fantasy III.

So, in conclusion.. Electric Snes Brush, Rubbing Alcohol!

[ChuChu Flamingo]

Yeah, magic eraser can get the texture off, which is why I avoid it. On smooth stuff it is usually fine.

Rubbing alcohol for me. Although some marker are super saiyan in strength and will never come off fully.