tp45914 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 One of my nice Lee creek mako teeth were sitting in one of my pockets with a few Hershey's chocolates with paper wrappers (don't ask why I was pretty hungry). after I ate them all, I looked at my tooth, and to my dismay saw that what looked like the ink from the wrappers had rubbed onto the root. Aside from the weird story, I have tried using a toothbrush with soap and water, to no avail. What would be the best way to get rid of the stain? I have attached before and after pics below. I know there are a few lighting differences, so I also put it aside one of my other lee creek makos that used to be a similar color as a reference to the darkness of the stain. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Use acetone that will sort it out. Do you take them nice teeth out with you a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Try naphtha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Will nail polish work? And will I have to scrub it down or should I just leave it? And no not really I just forgot about this one. XD 1 hour ago, Bobby Rico said: Use acetone that will sort it out. Do you take them nice teeth out with you a lot. Edited January 11, 2019 by tp45914 Need to add more details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, tp45914 said: Will nail polish work? Not nail polish, but nail polish remover! You do need to check the ingredients of the remover to be sure it is primarily acetone - many are. If it were mine I would dip a cotton swab in the remover (acetone) and kind of scrub the stained root. Following a little of that, I would rinse it under running water. Good luck, have fun. 2 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONSON Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I would be more worried about mashing my lovespuds with those in my pocket, especially if you fell over. Get an old tooth of the same composition and experiment with whats suggested above, DONT use Cillit Bang, my missus melted my poor starfish in the bathroom when she was cleaning, he has a leg missing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I would just buy some pure acetone because it is worth the little money it costs and a good tool to have in stock (great for removing glue spills ). And of course In case you get hungry again and need that cleaning power. Follow what my friend Snolly said and it will be fine. Good luck Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 9 hours ago, snolly50 said: Not nail polish, but nail polish remover! You do need to check the ingredients of the remover to be sure it is primarily acetone - many are. If it were mine I would dip a cotton swab in the remover (acetone) and kind of scrub the stained root. Following a little of that, I would rinse it under running water. Good luck, have fun. Haha that’s what I meant! Thanks for the info I’ll be sure to try that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, snolly50 said: Not nail polish, but nail polish remover! You do need to check the ingredients of the remover to be sure it is primarily acetone - many are. If it were mine I would dip a cotton swab in the remover (acetone) and kind of scrub the stained root. Following a little of that, I would rinse it under running water. Good luck, have fun. So I just tried it, and there don’t seem to be immediate results. Will I have to wait or should it be immediately visible? The root is porous, would that be an issue? Edited January 11, 2019 by tp45914 Details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, tp45914 said: there don’t seem to be immediate results Wow, if acetone was a solvent for the ink, the action should have been immediate. Are you sure its not dark chocolate instead of ink? Sorry the acetone was not helpful, perhaps someone will relate experience with ink stains. Good luck. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 I doubt it was the chocolate itself, maybe it was the dye from the clothing I was wearing? Idk but thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I would try ethanol before acetone. If you can’t find it denatured alcohol or everclear will do at a pinch. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 I do have some denatured alcohol... I’ll try it. Should I soak it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I’d just wipe it. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 1:02 PM, JohnBrewer said: everclear will do at a pinch. Hmm, where can I find a bootlegger at this time of day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 5:03 AM, tp45914 said: I doubt it was the chocolate itself, maybe it was the dye from the clothing I was wearing? Idk but thanks for the help I have a Lebanon lobster fossil plate that I had wrapped up in a black T-shirt to "protect" it. Mine did the same thing. I have yet to find a suitable method of removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 4:02 PM, JohnBrewer said: everclear will do at a pinch. My hero! Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, caldigger said: I have a Lebanon lobster fossil plate that I had wrapped up in a black T-shirt to "protect" it. Mine did the same thing. I have yet to find a suitable method of removal. Oof that sucks... one of my friends said to pressure wash it but I will have to be careful Edited January 13, 2019 by tp45914 Adding details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, tp45914 said: Oof one of my friends said to pressure wash it but I will have to be careful Not sure about that sounds risky . The tooth does not look to bad at all. Sorry the acetone did not work . Have you tried rubbing alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 52 minutes ago, tp45914 said: Oof one of my friends said to pressure wash it but I will have to be careful Um, not recommending that one! 47 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: Not sure about that sounds risky . The tooth does not look to bad at all. Sorry the acetone did not work . Have you tried rubbing alcohol? If acetone didn't do it, alcohol likely won't come close to touching it. There is a product out there called GOOF OFF which is made to remove paint, stain, and other such "oops" from clothes and other surfaces. Probably couldn't hurt to at least give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, caldigger said: Um, not recommending that one! If acetone didn't do it, alcohol likely won't come close to touching it. There is a product out there called GOOF OFF which is made to remove paint, stain, and other such "oops" from clothes and other surfaces. Probably couldn't hurt to at least give it a try. It says goof off is for hard surfaces on the package, since I already had a bit laying around. The root is porous, so do you think I should still try it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp45914 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Bobby Rico said: Not sure about that sounds risky . The tooth does not look to bad at all. Sorry the acetone did not work . Have you tried rubbing alcohol? Yup, still doesn’t look like it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 58 minutes ago, tp45914 said: It says goof off is for hard surfaces on the package, since I already had a bit laying around. The root is porous, so do you think I should still try it? I've used Goof Off on everything! It evaporates like Acetone so won't leave a residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 If the root is not frail, You could try some toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Give it a light scrubbing, then rinse. It is also possible that some oils have gotten into the porous areas and caused the discoloring. 1 Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Was the tooth a fresh find when you put it in your pocket? I ask because the thread below is what came to mind as a possible explanation to the color change, especially since the solutions provided above haven’t been working. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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