How do I remove permanent marker and spray paint from my door easily?

Question

Someone has vandalised my front door with some sort of solvent permanent marker pen type thing, how can I remove it without painting over it.

Answer 1

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Try methylated spirits or white spirit. Brass cleaner (Brasso) sometimes works.

If they do not work try specialist stain removing solvents.

Be aware that the solvent in the pen may have partially dissolved the paint and you may not be able to remove it all.

Good luck.

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Asker's Comment:

Great white spirit worked a treat

Answer 2

Motsenbocker has a line of products for different problems.

#3 for marker #4 for spray paint
These run about 7.00 each although some stores have smaller sample bottles for less.
Available at hardware stores and home centers…………see picture in link
http://www.amazon.com/Motsenbocker-Lift-…