+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted January 18, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted January 18, 2014 Lighter fluid? Butane? That sounds dangerous. But I like dangerous. The stain came from a pen that exploded in my pocket. So it's just normal writing ink.. but it's a pain to get rid of. I'll try some of these suggestions! I can easily get my hands on lighter fluid and IPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachno 1D Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Ink-from-Clothes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolfMage Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 With regard to the "ink stain" ~ Try .. believe it or not .. Hand sanitizer.. the GEL type NOT the 'watery' type or 'foaming' type .. I have tried this on various surfaces,... soft(like a phone case as you describe) as well as hard surfaces ( like a finished type of surface) and it DID work surprisingly well. I have used it on pen ink(like your situation) and permanent marker. Since you are saying that its a "soft plastic material" you MAY have to let it sit for a bit on the stain and rub a bit to make sure it gets into the pores of the plastic but it SHOULD (not for certain) remove the stain. Good luck. ~LoneWolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbeen Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 You can also store the razor in baby oil/mineral oil in between uses. That will help it last a lot longer. Be warned though that the comfort strip on the razor will come off from the oil. I think baby oil coating the head between uses does a lot more than drying or sharpening on an old pair of jeans. I use a combination and usually get 2 years out of a pack of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_K Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Definately DO NOT use acetone to remove a pen stain from plastic, it will generally melt the plastic and mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbeen Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Use plastic bread clips to label a power strip, saving yourself time having to trace the cable, as I have done: WP_20140118_13_07_57_Pro.jpg colored anything works too if you don't have bread tags. Just put one at each end of the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Lighter fluid? Butane? That sounds dangerous. But I like dangerous. The stain came from a pen that exploded in my pocket. So it's just normal writing ink.. but it's a pain to get rid of. I'll try some of these suggestions! I can easily get my hands on lighter fluid and IPA. Similar to using white spirit, or terps to remove oil based paint, it does work, but I'm not sure about dried pen ink (never tried it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's Dead Jim Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 About stains.... I loaned a chap a lamp for cleaning inside an industrial oil tank, the lamp body and lens was plastic, When the guy gave me it back, it was absolutely covered in stains and residue, I tried everything to remove the stains, but nothing worked. I picked up some "evo-stik remover" from a DIY shop, The active spirit was; Trichloroethylene Chemical Compound The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell. Wikipedia Formula: C2HCl3 Density: 1.46 g/cm? Molar mass: 131.4 g/mol Boiling point: 87.2 ?C Melting point: -73 ?C IUPAC ID: Trichloroethene Soluble in: Water It removed the stains perfectly, and didnt affect the plastic at all. Be very careful if you use it though, carcinogenic, toxic, highly volatile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Shaking out clothes after washing them (usually) results in wrinkle free drying. Used prescription pill bottles are excellent for saving computer screws and small parts. Packing tape can be used as an emergency lint brush. Used coffee grounds are a fertilizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. S. Veteran Posted February 21, 2014 Veteran Share Posted February 21, 2014 Proper manners look great and keep your teeth on the inside of your mouth. (Ohhhh, that kind of advice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted February 21, 2014 MVC Share Posted February 21, 2014 If you are having problems grabbing onto a torn toenail, use a big pliers! It worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 If you are having problems grabbing onto a torn toenail, use a big pliers! It worked great! Dude, you are so weird. Here is maybe a life hack: How to use paper towel. -- Shake ---> fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Shower after every poop unless you have a bide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted February 21, 2014 MVC Share Posted February 21, 2014 Dude, you are so weird. Thanks! :D It was funny, because as I was doing it, I looked at what I was doing and thought ...HA! I have to take a picture of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Here is maybe a life hack: How to use paper towel. -- Shake ---> fold. lol 'And next year, toilet paper.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Can I post NSFW lifehacks ? :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Butterkist popcorn in an 800w Microwave: 2mins 25secs = Undercooked 2mins 33secs = Nom nom nom 2mins 40secs = Grab the cat and place call for Fireman Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Butterkist popcorn in an 800w Microwave: 2mins 25secs = Undercooked 2mins 33secs = Nom nom nom 2mins 40secs = Grab the cat and place call for Fireman Sam That doesn't work on my 1100w microwave. You know the difference times for it? I have not ate popcorn for about 5 years. Can I post NSFW lifehacks ? :shifty: You might ask a mod or Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks! :D It was funny, because as I was doing it, I looked at what I was doing and thought ...HA! I have to take a picture of this! I don't know what is weirder: what you were doing or the fact that you wanted to photo it. :rofl: Do you keep a lot of photos of yourself doing odd things? Ya know, for posterity? Can I post NSFW lifehacks ? :shifty: I don't know whether to be :| or :laugh: at this idea. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I don't know whether to be :| or :laugh: at this idea. :rofl: Well it's a lifehack so :P it involves glow in the dark birth control and personal "oils". Amongst others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Well it's a lifehack so :p it involves glow in the dark birth control and personal "oils". Amongst others. Filling a prophylactic with oil and throwing it at your spouse . . . In the dark? Can't imagine she'd enjoy that too much. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ok maybe If I word it properly here goes: 1. Buy glow in the dark latex based male prophylactic 2. Buy personal OIL based lubricants 3. Fill male prophylactic with lubricant 4. Put on male prophylactic 5. Bang the #### out of SO. 6. Depending on brand purchased of prophylactic, the bodily fluids will grab some sort of coloring ( it rubs off with the oil based lub) 7. Remove Just before the job is finished and you should have enough glow in the dark goodness to spray stars :shifty: WARNING: OIL BASED is needed and might you might be allergic YMMV. Filling a prophylactic with oil and throwing it at your spouse . . . In the dark? Can't imagine she'd enjoy that too much. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 tsk tsk tsk. Didn't they teach you in sex-ed that oil based lubes can damage your rubbers? haha. Draconian Guppy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 tsk tsk tsk. Didn't they teach you in sex-ed that oil based lubes can damage your rubbers? haha. Yup! But for this particular life hack, you NEED oil based. I tried using water based K-Y which is what I normally use for all my endeavors down under :shifty:, but it did not work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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