Posted by Jeff Rife on 12/29/05 18:49

Roy L. Fuchs (roylfuchs@urfargingicehole.org) wrote in alt.video.dvd:
> On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:54:55 GMT, spam@uce.gov (Bob) Gave us:
> >You can remove the ink from certain kinds of DVDs, like silver
> >lacquer, with acetone, but be careful because it will dissolve the
> >plastic if overused.
>
> You are a friggin idiot for that one (don't take it too hard). Is
> that a troll? (you're kidding right?) One should NOT use a SOLVENT
> that attacks plastic in any way shape or form. That is the WORST
> advice I have ever seen!

Indeed, especially when rubbing alcohol will remove the ink from a Sharpie
with no effect on the plastic at all. Based on other posts, I suspect that
"Bob" might be a little loopy from sniffing all that acetone.

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