Getting ink out of leather?

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1Bad81Bu

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What can I use to get ink from a pen out of leather? I tried Meguiar's Leather Cleaner/Conditioner and Stoner's Trim Clean. First time I ever used the Trim Shine and I am very impressed how well it cleaned the rest of the interior. Just spray on and wipe off without any effort. I need to get the ink out though. Any suggestions?
 
Ink is not easy to remove from leather. Usually what ever removes the ink can also remove the leather coating. It depends on the type of ink and how long it has been there. Leather Master makes a product that removes ink. My own personal experience is with a dry cleaning solvent made by Angelus. It is potent stuff and should be used with caution though.
 
A ballpoint pen? You could try some rubbing alcohol on a Q-Tip. Rub gently; you will know it is working if the ink ends up on the Q-Tip. Pay attention and make sure you are not removing any of the leather coating. Another more aggressive option is Acetone, but that will most likely remove some of the leather coating. The product I recommended is probably your best bet, as I know it works.
 
Yes a ballpoint pen. I will try the rubbing alchohol. Where can I get the stuff you recommended from Leather Master? thx.
 
mbkintner said:
I know this will make some members go :soscared: but a little bit of hairspray works well if you're gentle.
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Yup, hair spray will get ink out of most anything (use the cheapo aerosol kind, I like Aquanet, great for bike/motorcyle grip glue too!). As always test on a hidden area and follow up with a good leather cleaner.:bigups
 
In regards to hairspray. Most likely the ingredient in the hairspray that is removing the ink is alcohol. Why expose the leather to all the other junk in the hairspray when simple rubbing alcohol will probably do the trick.
 
brwill2005 said:
In regards to hairspray. Most likely the ingredient in the hairspray that is removing the ink is alcohol. Why expose the leather to all the other junk in the hairspray when simple rubbing alcohol will probably do the trick.
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I agree, if alcohol will do the trick, use that but if it doesn't go for the hair spray. It has yet to fail me.
 
mikelea4ever said:
Just use a freakin towel and damp it in warm water!!!! It works!!!! Trust me. No need to buy extra.
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Please do not take this the wrong way, but he already tried to clean it off with two different cleaning products. One of which is quite strong. What makes you think a towel with warm water is going to remove the ink.
 
brwill2005 said:
Please do not take this the wrong way, but he already tried to clean it off with two different cleaning products. One of which is quite strong. What makes you think a towel with warm water is going to remove the ink.
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Because it worked on me!!! I would not say it, if it didn't work. Have you tried it for yourself before? I think you should try. No offense!!!!
 
mikelea4ever said:
Because it worked on me!!!
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I thought the question was about removing ink from leather, not human skin! Although, I admit to not knowing your personal tanning habits.
 
mikelea4ever said:
Because it worked on me!!! I would not say it, if it didn't work. Have you tried it for yourself before? I think you should try. No offense!!!!
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I am a professional, I do this for a living. I have removed ball point ink from leather and a damp towel would not remove it. In addition I used an APC which is quite strong which also did not remove it. The person who started the thread already said he used two different cleaning products and they did not work. It may have worked for you, but in his case and mine, water on a towel will not work.
 
brwill has given correct advice on this. Alcohol is the ingredient within hairspray that seems to work on ink stains BUT not all ink will be removed in this manner.



Water is natures solvent but it alone will have no effect on ink set into leather unless it is erasable ink, which can also be removed with an eraser.



For the most part once ink and leather get together....nothing I have used has been 100% effective in removing it BUT I have been able to remove leather coloring yet the ink remains!!



This is when you want a friend who does leather repair. He'll come over and re-color the area good as new :)



Anthony
 
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