How to remove permanent marker from hot dip galvanized tanks?

[NaCl H2O]

Bought a pair of used Faber 100's. Want to remove PO's initials and other graffiti , what would you use?
Not exactly sure what he used to mark them, but it doesn't look like paint.

 

[SubseaSports]

Mineral oil and nylon brush

 

[broncobowsher]

Brake clean, make sure it has a large flammable warning. The non-flammable stuff is worthless. Won't harm the galvanized. Takes off sharpie and paint pen markings.

 

[Akimbo]

As mentioned above, there are a lot of options. I always have lacquer thinner in the shop so would go for it first. Acetone also works but is much more expensive. A lot of automotive degreasers also work.

 

[Compressor]

I've used alcohol swabs. May need quite a few.
Acetone works for some too (I steal it from my wife's cabinet).

 

[Akimbo]

Acetone works for some too (I steal it from my wife's cabinet).

I can't tell if you are a brave or foolish man to actually put that in writing.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Goof-Off-Pro-Strength-Remover/999959857?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-LIA_PNT_133_TS-Sanding-Sundries-Surface-Buckets-_-999959857-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZjS4q399AIVkYFaBR1WFwPJEAQYASABEgL77_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Akimbo]

On a related note, I added a thin strip of stainless scrap between bands on my doubles and write on it with a Sharpie marker. I keep a can of spray carbonator cleaner and some disposable makeup pads in my van to erase it as needed.

I though about writing it on the bands but it wasn't as protected and kept getting scratched off. These are brand new bottles, the paint doesn't look so good now.

 

[happy-diver]

 

[NaCl H2O]

Tried mineral spirits and acetone, acetone by far worked best.
Have a lot more to go, will try brake cleaner when the stores open up tomorrow.
After that, the flame thrower for sure!