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How do I remove a Permanant Marker line from a Polished Porcelain Tile?

I used a Permanant Marker to mark out the lines on Several Grey Polished Porcelain Tiles (for cutting via an Electical Tile Cutter).

Although I managed to scrub away the top layer of the Permanant Marker lines (following the installation of the Tiles) Part of the Marker seems to have been absorbed into the tile (below the polished surface).

Any ideas on how to remove it ?
Ive tried the following:
1. Various Tile cleaners
2. White Spirit
3. Nail Polish Remover
4. Vinegar
5. Paint Stripper
6. Various Household Cleaners (Including Bleach, Ciff, Fairy..)

SAM, May 2009

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Try Easy-Off oven cleaner. I've used it on oil stains on concrete floors and it works great. Just spray it on and let it set for a few minutes and it should pull up the stain. Wipe it clean and rinse. You might have to do it a few times to completely remove marks. On bare concrete I had to use a hard bristled brush to scrub before wiping clean. Hope this helps

David M., May 2009

Acetone is the appropriate solvent for removing permanent marker. However Nail Polish Remover is Acetone and you say you have tried that.

JD, May 2009