Safe way to remove "personalized"...

[marino13]

Got a couple football signed and personalized to me personally. This WAS how I collect autograph back in the days - personalized everything because I thought it was cool.

I want to remove my info before I give it away as a xmas gift. Is there a safe way to do it?

One is with silver marker while the other is with black sharpie.


Thanks for the help!

[Preston]

I know goo-gone is great for removing autographs, as is WD-40. But it completely depends on what type of football it is too.

[marino13]

I know goo-gone is great for removing autographs, as is WD-40. But it completely depends on what type of football it is too.

The generic Wilson football.

I am going to test out your suggestion with the "To" portion and see how it goes.

[gaytorhater703]

if it were me i would mark a different football and try out your options before you take a flying leap on your item that has value to you then use what works best

[rufusandherschel]

Bad idea! That is, to attempt to remove anything written from the ball after the fact.

[marino13]

Bad idea! That is, to attempt to remove anything written from the ball after the fact.

It would be the WORST idea if I just hand it over like a hand-me-down kind of gift - with my personalized writing on it.


I already spent way over my budget and not looking to spend any more. And the kid been talking about my "personalized" football as soon as he saw it. I dont want the parents to think that I am cheap. But on the other hand, a gift is a gift right? Even it is a hand me down?

[NEFAN]

I've tried Goo Gone and WD40 and they both stain the leather. That was on Silver ink. Never tried on a Sharpie black sig.

[rufusandherschel]

It would be the WORST idea if I just hand it over like a hand-me-down kind of gift - with my personalized writing on it.


I already spent way over my budget and not looking to spend any more. And the kid been talking about my "personalized" football as soon as he saw it. I dont want the parents to think that I am cheap. But on the other hand, a gift is a gift right? Even it is a hand me down?

Just to be clear, I stated what I did/said for the reason just posted by NEFAN.

[DJaeger22]

I've heard of people using just plain old erasers to take off personalized messages on posters, not sure if it would work on a football but its worth a shot since it's not messy.

[3arod13]

This stuff works great, and won't do any damage.