Check Washing Pt. 2 - Acetone Tests
The first tests I did were with the nail polish remover, whose main ingredient is acetone. I soaked each check for 10 minutes in the acetone.
The first check was with the Pentel RSVP pen.
As you can see, I think you’d have a tough time cashing that. Not exactly good results and not to mention that the entire back of the check had turned completely white! All the security stuff was gone, even the line to sign your name!
Second check was with the Pilot G2 Gel pen.
This did a pretty damn fine job. No markings on the front that are totally obvious of washing, I think if I had left it in longer, it might have gotten rid of more of the ink. However, again, the back was completely white, so that isn’t going to work.
I should note that at this time I noticed some red dye in the acetone. I can only think of this as some security dye in the check, however, on this check and the first, neither had any red stains.
And finally, the third and last acetone test, the Bic Round Stic.
Not so great. Kinda suprised me that the cheapest pens available worked pretty decently. Again, the back of the check was completely blank.
Next up, Alcohol tests!–>
