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August 3, 2006
help! ballpoint ink on leather
anyone know the magic formula for getting this out?
Posted by smockmomma at August 3, 2006 9:15 PM
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What kind of finish is the leather, and would a slight variation in the texture ruin the whole piece? If it were in my beloved old bomber jacket, I would gently use abrasives, then work neatsfoot oil into the area. That would, of course, destroy something that relies on a fine, tight-grained, even finish.
Posted by: Erik Keilholtz at August 4, 2006 1:17 AM
a lot of scrubbing with a soft cloth and a little bit of water... hair spray works but wouldn't want to use it on leather...good luck! After many years at working at Coach Store, ink is usually there to stay... sorry!
Posted by: Denise at August 4, 2006 8:13 AM
Did you try a baby wipe?
Posted by: Barb Szyszkiewicz, sfo at August 4, 2006 10:22 AM
it's a smooshy dark brown leather sofa.
Posted by: smockmomma at August 4, 2006 12:26 PM
Well, no matter what you try, first try it on a hidden section to see if it is worse than the ink. Good luck. Is it well worn, so if you did use abrasion and then oiled out the rough area, would the mark be the only rough bit or would it somewhat blend in?
Also, perhaps saddle soap.
Posted by: Erik Keilholtz at August 5, 2006 12:46 AM