How to remove Sharpie ink from a Gibson?

[mds]

Hey guys,

I have a Gibson in ebony that someone use a sharpie on to cover blemishes. As you might imagine, that sharpie looks worse that the scratches ever would. Is there a good way to remove this without damaging the finish? I'm pretty sure its nitro(aren't all Gibsons nitro?), and I think nitro is probably more delicate than other finishes. Any advice?

Thanks!

Mike

[Nuclearfishin]

What about a black lacquer pen? If you're comfortable with finish work, you might be able to cover it up and then use a lacquer stick to fill in any gap. Buff and polish it out and you will never know!

[mkolesa@mac.com]

alcohol, as in alcohol you get from the drug store, removes sharpie.

[Boshizzle]

I'm actually looking for a way to preserve sharpie on a guitar autographed with a black sharpie. :) This stuff will remove it -guitarscratchremover.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPjVEcyh1RY&eurl=http://guitarscratchremover.com/gallery.html&feature=player_embedded

[Jan Folkson]

+1 on alcohol for removal. To preserve a sharpie sig, have a qualified tech spray lacquer over it.

[mds]

Alcohol won't hurt the nitro any? Just don't want to have some weird chemical reaction or anything...thanks guys!