removing permanent black marker from Travertine

My contractor marked the travertine tile with a permanent black marker and is having trouble finding a solution to remove it. He has tried acetone, laquer thinner and goof off.

 

Dear Kelly:

OUCH!! What was he thinking?!... J (Hey, I do silly things myself from time to time…)

You will need to poultice the stain out.

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