Consumer Forum

Consumer Information

  • Clear and Practical Consumer Advice
  •  
  •  
Consumer Direct

Support Us About Us Bookmark and Share

Go Back   Consumer Forum > Goods and Services > Other Goods and Services

Other Goods and Services If you can't find a relevant category above, post it here. New categories will be created based on demand.


Menu
Support us - get full forum membership

Find What Consumer on Facebook

Follow What Consumer on Twitter




 
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 4th July 2009, 02:23 PM
Consumer Activist
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 297
Thanks: 3
Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts
Blog Entries: 3
TracyG is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Removing Permanent Marker Pen

My nephew has drawn a lovely scribble on my bedroom wallpaper with a black permanent marker pen (I think it is meant to be a smiley face). Does anybody have any ideas on how to get this off.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 4th July 2009, 02:54 PM
Senior Consumer Activist
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 901
Thanks: 1
Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts
Blog Entries: 1
Rachelle is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

Sorry - I'm afraid I don't. However, I do know a fairly cheap way of getting rid of really dark paint (dark purple - I was obviously having a crisis!). Rather than spending a fortune on all the coats of paint needed to get rid of a dark colour instead I opted for wallpaper as it was only on one wall. I know I know, it's all the fashion and surely becoming really really dull now but actually it looks great and didn't cost that much at all.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 4th July 2009, 03:35 PM
Chutzpah's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 619
Thanks: 3
Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts
Chutzpah is on a distinguished road
Default

Nope, but I know how to get permanent marker of a whiteboard.

Not quite the same thing
__________________
Please note: I am not a consumer law professional and any advice I offer is for guidance only
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 4th July 2009, 09:28 PM
Senior Consumer Activist
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 299
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Blog Entries: 10
happywriter is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

It sounds like a good reason to redecorate some of your house! Maybe it could also be used as an educational experience for your nephew - how often has he done that in his own home.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 4th July 2009, 10:05 PM
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Debtors retreat
Posts: 236
Thanks: 6
Thanked 34 Times in 30 Posts
Blog Entries: 2
Witch consumer is on a distinguished road
Default

Solvent is the only way to do it and I shouldn't imagine it will do your wallpaper much good
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 4th July 2009, 10:33 PM
Senior Consumer Activist
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 299
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Blog Entries: 10
happywriter is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

Well, I guess that there is a good reason why it is called 'permanent marker' - it marks permanently.
If it didn't do that, the manufacturers would be liable under the trades description act.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
BBC Watchdog: DVLA removing licence entitlements Tony Consumer Rights Television Programmes 1 4th June 2009 11:52 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:41 AM.

The information on this website does not constitute professional advice. Advice is taken at your own risk.
Contact Us - UK Consumer Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top - Consumer Rights

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.3.0
Copyright Meanwhile Media Ltd 2008