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Title: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: Lynn on July 09, 2010, 05:02:21 pm
Hi Everyone,
I have a problem that I hope someone can help with.
A client supplied a full set of replacement covers for his Correctcraft speedboat. He got the covers on a warranty claim twelve years ago (yes I did say twelve years!) and they have been sitting in a tote ever since.  Problem is the light grey vinyl was marked out using a regular lead pencil and now everywhere that it has touched over the years has left dirty marks. I have some really good vinyl cleaners and they aren't working. I tried varsol but that only works on oil, grease or glue marks. Of course the biggest piece in the boat - the doghouse- is the worse!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks
Lynn
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: Peppy on July 09, 2010, 05:15:59 pm
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I've had lots of luck with it. Worth a try anyway.
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: MinUph on July 09, 2010, 06:32:26 pm
Also try WD40
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: Grebo on July 10, 2010, 03:09:43 am
Have you tried a pencil eraser, no I not being funny. It works great on stamoid  :D
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: PDQ on July 10, 2010, 04:16:34 am
A dab of silicone spray on a rag and wipe off.
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: Lynn on July 14, 2010, 11:57:08 am
Thanks everone!  Mr Clean Magic Eraser was the winner!
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: hdflame on July 14, 2010, 07:27:24 pm
Quote from: Lynn on July 14, 2010, 11:57:08 am
Thanks everone!  Mr Clean Magic Eraser was the winner!


I've heard lot's of positive comments on that.  I've got to get some and try it.

Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: stitcher_guy on July 15, 2010, 07:53:29 pm
How did the MCME do with the finish? I've tried them a couple times on seating and it has scrubbed the coating off the vinyl and left a dull spot.
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: Lynn on July 17, 2010, 02:47:57 pm
I couldn't see any visible difference on the vinyl, but it was a matt finish, I guess it might make a difference on glossy finish vinyls.
Title: Re: lead pencil on vinyl
Post by: Mike8560 on July 17, 2010, 06:03:29 pm
ive also heard you dont want to use it regulaly on your vinyl as it will ruin it over time. majik eraser that is.