lastfuse 4 Posted July 18, 2009 I'm doing a white banner with black vinyl. I tested the pencil on the back of the banner to make sure I wouldn't have any problems getting it off. I used the pencil to mark the placement of out the the HUGE letters. Once I applied the letter I went to remove the grease most of it came out but it seems to have stained a huge line down the center of the banner. I'v gotten a bit out with some Rapid Remover sprayed on a rag but most of the stain is still there. Any suggesting on how to get it out? THANKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TruckDriver 0 Posted July 18, 2009 What about a degreasing dish soap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted July 18, 2009 Next time use a stabilo pencil http://www.beacongraphics.com/supplies/tools/stabilo.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 18, 2009 goo -gone... in a pinch...charcoal lighter fluid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moto-X-Coatings 0 Posted July 19, 2009 Nope Fire, alcohol doesn't work. Just made the same mistake the other day. Had an old grease pencil laying around from a recent tile job in our mud room so I thought I'd give it a try. Big mistake. I tried just about everything I had laying around except for acetone and laquer thinner (was afraid to hurt the banner with that stuff). I got lucky as it was a banner for my mothers seniors group so I just flipped it over and used the other side. You couldn't see the perfectly center red grease line down the back. Moto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastfuse 4 Posted July 19, 2009 The only thing I haven't tried is the lighter fluid. I was able to get most of it off with the dish soap and some more rapid remover. Luckily this was for some friends they just texted me and said they love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted July 19, 2009 WD-40 works pretty good also. Have fun, Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James605 7 Posted July 19, 2009 WD-40 works pretty good also. ;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted July 19, 2009 I know this is to late but here's a tip, even though I'm using the stabilo pencil - I take painters tape and place it where the mark is going to be and mark on the tape instead of the substrate. After I'm done I just pull the piece of tape off, no need to clean anything. It's a little extra work but.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 19, 2009 a stabilo pencil IS a grease pencil. There are two kinds..wax and graphite. Both are refererred to as grease pencils,and the same method for removing will work for both. Essentially,anything that is petroleum based will work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace signs 0 Posted July 19, 2009 try to use an eyeliner instead, works as a great replacement for a grease pencil in a pinch; removes the same way too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCT 0 Posted July 19, 2009 Did you try a mr clean eraser? There is nothing that those things wont take off?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastfuse 4 Posted July 19, 2009 I know this is to late but here's a tip, even though I'm using the stabilo pencil - I take painters tape and place it where the mark is going to be and mark on the tape instead of the substrate. After I'm done I just pull the piece of tape off, no need to clean anything. It's a little extra work but.... Great tip. I figured that out after I realized what was happening. Worked like a really well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
