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(NWR) Removing printing from glassware?

AlexaF2014AlexaF2014 member
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So, I went out drinking with FI, one of my BMs and her BF last night. Super fun, but the drinks were super expensive because they came in a "souvenir" glass. They're actually really nice glasses, so we took them home and we want to use them, but they say "Little-Ass Beer" and the bar's name and logo on them. 

I'm not quite sure how to describe the printing: it looks like those personalized glasses the Knot Shop sells (http://weddingshop.theknot.com/personalized-shot-glassvotive-holder.aspx) so not etched into the glasses, but raised.

I'm having trouble getting the printing off; I've washed them, tried acetone and scraping them off with a razor blade and so far nothing :[ Google hasn't given me much either, possibly because I'm not using the right words to describe the printing. Any suggestions?
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Re: (NWR) Removing printing from glassware?

  • WinstonsGirlWinstonsGirl member
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    My suggestion would have been nail polish remover, but it sounds like that didn't work.  Is it more like a sticker, or printed ink??

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  • AlexaF2014AlexaF2014 member
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    Maybe silk-screened? I tried to see if the bar chain's website had a description of the glass in their shop, but they only sell it in-store
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  • penguin44penguin44 member
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    Rubbing alcohol? I don't know how much that will help since you tried acetone though.

    DH says make a paste out of sugar. He said to search removing screen printing from cars and you should have good results.
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  • hellosweetie1015hellosweetie1015 member
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    Did you try legit acetone, or acetone-based nail polish remover? Because acetone-based nail polish remover is not really pure acetone. 

    Any abrasive would maybe work too, like sugar in the PP above.
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  • AlexaF2014AlexaF2014 member
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    I used nail-polish remover, but scrubbed for a bit with it and got nothing. Can you explain the sugar-paste idea a bit further? Do I scrub with it, leave it on? How do you make it?
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  • penguin44penguin44 member
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    You scrub with it. A sugar cube would be easiest. You could also make a paste with sugar and water. Basically using it as an abrasive.

    I found this when I Googled it:
    http://m.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-Logos-from-your-PDA--cell-phone-wit/
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  • KeptInStitchesKeptInStitches member
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    I removed screen printing from a beaker using Solujet and a strong solution of potassium hydroxide; it only worked on one beaker, so your mileage may vary.

    And I don't imagine that's household-common. I'm interested, too - I broke my plain beaker on Saturday (much sadness) and I'd like another one if I can make it quickly!
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