What will rejuvenate markers?

Doc

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Oct 31, 2007, 5:03:22 PM10/31/07

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I seem to recall reading somewhere that dipping dried out magic
markers in toluene will work, but can't seem to find it in the local
hardware stores, though I thought I've seen it in the past.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Mark Thorson

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Oct 31, 2007, 6:09:05 PM10/31/07

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If I recall correctly, toluene was eliminated from
bottles of correction fluid because kids were using
it as an inhalant to get high.

How do we know that's not what you were planning
to do? I've added your name to our database of
potential drug abusers. You won't be getting
any trick-or-treaters tonight! :-)

Kurt Ullman

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Oct 31, 2007, 5:13:44 PM10/31/07

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In article <4728FD01...@sonic.net>,
Mark Thorson <nos...@sonic.net> wrote:

How do I get on that list. Then I could keep the candy for myself (g).

DonC

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Oct 31, 2007, 7:19:25 PM10/31/07

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"Doc" <docsa...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Paint department. Read the labels of cleaners, strippers and thinners.

Oren

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Oct 31, 2007, 8:11:29 PM10/31/07

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On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:09:05 -0800, Mark Thorson <nos...@sonic.net>
wrote:

>Doc wrote:
>>
>> I seem to recall reading somewhere that dipping dried out magic
>> markers in toluene will work, but can't seem to find it in the local
>> hardware stores, though I thought I've seen it in the past.
>
>If I recall correctly, toluene was eliminated from
>bottles of correction fluid because kids were using
>it as an inhalant to get high.
>

Correction fluid was used by supervisors to correct errors on the
monitor. One person that had a money connection to correction fluid
was in prison. It became water based later.. banned for employees.

>How do we know that's not what you were planning
>to do? I've added your name to our database of
>potential drug abusers. You won't be getting
>any trick-or-treaters tonight! :-)

--
Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

lee h

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Nov 1, 2007, 6:14:14 PM11/1/07

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Oren wrote:
>
> Correction fluid was used by supervisors to correct errors on the
> monitor.

CRT or LCD? Blonde supervisors?

Harry Blanchard

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Nov 11, 2007, 9:13:02 AM11/11/07

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Once in a great, great while - plain water might help - for about 5 minutes
at least. As JimL says, the best solution is to buy a new one. I like the
Prismacolor Premier because of the huge selection of colors - art stores
and Staples.

Bill Penrose

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Nov 11, 2007, 4:20:33 PM11/11/07

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The markers they sell now smell more of xylene (xylol) than toluene.
If the marker is dry you should be able to wick some solvent by
dipping the tip in a shallow pool of xylene in the bottom of a jar,
sealing, and leaving it for a few hours. When the solvent starts to
color from the ink, you are done.

This won't get much solvent into the pen, and expect it to dry out
soon. Drilling a tiny hole (watch for sparks!) and injecting the
solvent with a syringe might work. Seal the hole with a small sheet
metal screw. Tape won't stick for long.

See? Isn't it better to buy fresh markers?

Dangerous Bill

Floyd-CN

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Nov 13, 2007, 8:26:00 AM11/13/07

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I advise you to buy a new one.it's not expensive,isn't it?