HarveyMushman Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Sorry I am sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find any threads discussing to assist. I just purchased an album I have been after for some time, a NM copy of the below and something that will stay in my collection and be treasured for years to come. However as you can see there is some pen / ink on the sleeve and I'm not sure if I want to (or even can) attempt to clean this off without leaving a nasty lighter and obvious cleaning mark where it is. So just after any solid, tried and tested methods people here have used and can recommend. I have tired Magic Eraser previously however I didn't have too much luck with it on another record it seemed to just spread the ink around then make a lighter patch where I'd rubbed it. Apologies if this, no doubt duplicate post, causes any angst or frustration. I appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofeline Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 This will be difficult to remove fully, you can probably improve it but may not be able to totally remove it. There are probably some youtubes which demonstrate different approaches. I think you will have to decide on an approach and experiment. It looks like a felt pen, so the ink may have gone deep into the card. Using a solvent (eg. iso alcohol) may remove a lot of the ink but might also allow it to spread and seep deeper. One thing to try could be bleach. Put on the end of a cotton bud and only apply over the ink. I would first try a tiny spot to see if it makes a difference, it should be noticeable within a minute. Bleach will also affect the card, so you will need to rise as much as you can out of the card to minimise longer-term degradation. Bleach might also leave a slight yellowing, so be prepared for that (it will be less noticeable than what you have). I would then keep the sleeve in a plastic bag so any residual bleach does not affect adjacent LP sleeves when you store it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyMushman Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Thanks for the tips Rob much appreciated. I will test this out on something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 It is very difficult to remove permanent marker from paper Results from trying can do more damage Apart from bleach already mentioned above I can’t think of anything else that has worked 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SONDEKNZ Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Just be sure to NOT apply lot's of abrasion, or the card will turn to mush. Just let the bleach - or perhaps try neat peroxide - do its work. Looks like it could be written in snozzberry juice... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analogueage Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) I recommend you just leave it. Any attempt to remove will leave some kind of mark. Rob Edited June 21 by Analogueage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Snow Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) I can't tell from the photo if that is a laminated cover or not? If laminated you may have some success but if not, I think I would just leave it as it is for fear of making it worse. I have used a basic white gum eraser in the past but marker pens I think are just there for good? I just adds character and shows this LP had a previous life - part of it's "story". It does not detract too much from the lovely cover and once in the rack, you forget about it anyway. Edited June 21 by April Snow typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyMushman Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 (edited) Yeah I am leaning toward just leaving it as it is right now, snozzberry juiced. The rest of the record and sleeve condition is excellent all things considered and it's an original US press so I will just enjoy the music and trip down memory lane. Thanks all. Edited June 21 by HarveyMushman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofeline Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 If it's a laminated sleeve with permanent marker, the ink can react with the plastic lamination and seep into it, and it will be difficult to get out. In this case use solvents without fear of damaging the card, with the hope of removing what you can and leaving a grey shadow of it behind (the ink that's been absorbed into the lamination). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAH BLAH Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 If you're really determined...and if those markings really annoy you to distraction... I would try something from left field... Look for assorted LP price tags/advertising LP waffle... Duplicate them on a colour printer...size to suit...and stick them on the front of a tight plastic LP covering those markings...hiding them from view! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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