How to Remove the Printing from a Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen Barrel

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain your solvent.

   "OFF!" Brand FamilyCare unscented insect repellant with AloeVera works well.
   
   This particular repellant contains 7% DEET.
   
   Be careful using a greater DEET concentration, it might cloud the clear plastic or worse yet, begin to melt it.
   
   Other solvents, such as acetone, will remove the ink, but also cloud and start to melt the plastic.
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   Step 2: Remove the barrel from the nib section and cap.

   ,,, Be sure and keep the printed area moist with the liquid.
   
   Work on one section of print at a time. , You can wash the barrel with warm soap and water to get rid of any residual OFF. ,
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   Step 3: With a piece of paper towel

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   Step 4: apply the liquid to the printed area of the pen barrel Let it soak for 30 secs to one minute

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   Step 5: keeping the saturated towel over the printed area.

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   Step 6: Begin rubbing with considerable force in short frequent strokes.

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   Step 7: Watch as the print slowly begins to come off.

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   Step 8: Wipe off any remaining liquid with a clean bit of paper towel.

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   Step 9: Enjoy your new Platinum Preppy with a clean demonstrator barrel!

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