1. Permanent Marker
By: Baylee Anderson
11/18/14

2. Question/Problem
Which solvent will remove the permanent marker the best off of flat paint?

3. Background
The reason I picked this topic is when I was younger I used to mark on the walls with permanent marker. My mom never knew what worked the best. Now that
I am older I want to know
what removes it the best.

4. Hypothesis
If I use “Goof off’ then it will remove the permanent marker the best off of flat paint.

5. Variables Independent- Soap and water, “Goof off”, rubbing alcohol
Dependent- How much marker that is removed
Constants- Permanent marker used, temperature, and type of stick it is put on

6. Procedures Put flat paint on stick
On paint stick make mark with permanent marker
Put “Goof off” on paper towel
Rub and see how much permanent marker is removed off of flat paint
Use a different paper towel and repeat steps 1-4 with soap and water and rubbing alcohol

7. legend Y= Removed N= Not removed Data Paint Solvents How well removed
Flat
Rubbing alcohol Y
“Goof off”
Soap and water N
legend
Y= Removed
N= Not removed

8. Conclusion
The question asked was, which solvent will remove permanent marker the best off of flat paint? I put different solvents on a paper towel to see which solvent removed it the best. “Goof off” and rubbing alcohol removed the permanent marker the best. My hypothesis was supported because “Goof off” removed the permanent marker but rubbing alcohol did too. During this experience I learned that rubbing alcohol and “Goof off” remove permanent marker off of flat paint. If I were to do this experiment again then I would see which one removed marker the best off of other types of paint.