How to remove Sharpie from a Glossy Photo?

Question

Hi. I have been collecting autographs for a few years and came into a small collection of mainly inscribed photos. How can I remove the inscriptions off of the photos without ruining anything? They are signed in black and silver sharpie and they are on glossy photos.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Warning: Do not try this on a valuable photo, try first on a bad photo you don't want to keep.



This trick works for removing permanent marker/sharpie (even the industrial strength version) off of glossy surfaces.



Take a normal whiteboard dry-erase marker (black is fine) and scribble all over the sharpie making sure to cover the entire written area (it won't affect the photo itself).



Erase with a tissue or a dry-erase eraser, and smile at you're new found trick.



I learned this working as a 2nd Assistant in the film industry, and my wife uses it in her classroom all the time now.



Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Sharpie Picture

Answer 3

Maybe Mr.Cleans Magic Erasor..Maybe..I'm Not Sure

Answer 4

91% rubbing alcohol, carefully applied, should take the sharpie right off without harming the photo. Try it on something unimportant first, though.



Don't use anything lower than 91%, though, as it could swell the emulsion and cause damage to the photo.

Answer 5

You can't!

Answer 6

try a small amount of alcohol

Answer 7

the dry eraser marker works really well.