Most think it is impossible to remove sharpie from surfaces. It isn't!
Removing sharpie from...
Cds
I tried 91% rubbing alcohol and it just smeared it. I wouldn't recommend it. - User:ShadowTale
Anything
Always try writing over a sharpie stain with a dry erase marker, than wipe off the dry erase marker with a towelette, cloth, or hand towel. (Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQWz-8D6EHk)
Spray surface with axe body spray than wipe the area with a towelette, cloth, or hand towel. (Proof http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erjFSxKVXhU&feature=related)
Dry erase board / white board
- a normal everyday eraser, like from a pencil. (Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gr0qIzk9aA&feature=related)
- write over the sharpie with dry erase marker than wipe it off (Proof: )
Metal surface
write over the sharpie with dry erase marker than wipe it off (Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQWz-8D6EHk)
Old video game cartridges
91% rubbing alcohol, rub with an electric toothbrush, do not actually apply pressure, just hold it against the cartridge. (Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFfSY2tXBNc&feature=related)