Getting Ink off of Leather

Stallion150 · 08-05-2012, 10:04 AM

Whats up all. Just wanted to let you know something that worked for me. When I picked my car back up from the valets in my building, I noticed 3 ballpoint pen marks on my Fox Red leather on the side opposite to the DCT shifter. My first thought was "Fuck" and this is going to set me back a lot to have it cleaned...

But then someone at work told me about isopropyl alcohol. Went out to Walgreens and bought a bottle and then judiciously applied it to the ink marks and within 2 minutes all of it came off w/ minimal leeching of the red leather staining. Stuff works great! hope this helps someone else.

Martin_D · 08-05-2012, 10:31 AM

Good stuff, Leathers masters makes an ink remover for leather that works great

kmarei · 08-05-2012, 10:01 PM

Always use some kind of leather conditioned after you use alcohol since it dissolves all oils
You'll have a dry patch in the leather

TOGWT · 08-06-2012, 06:10 AM

Oils in the polymer covering; really
Simple cleaning and protection steps that will prolong the life of finished leather; urethane doesn’t require oils, conditioning or rejuvenation

“Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ning-care.html

TOGWT · 08-06-2012, 06:12 AM

Leather Master™ Ink Remover (P-Protected / Coated) is designed for removal of recent (within 48 hours) ink contamination. Ink marks older than 3-5 days may not respond or will only be lightened (). The biodegradable formula is very easy to use (wax-like stick container) and works well for all types of ink as well as lipstick

Within these articles you’ll discover the ‘How’ and ‘Why’ and find pretty much everything you need to know about automotive leather detailing; if you do your research correctly.

TOGWT® Autopia Detailing Wiki - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...yperlinks.html

I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know[/u]

ProfessionalPro · 08-18-2012, 12:06 AM

Hmm, would leatherique help with that?

tibra1 · 08-18-2012, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

Always use some kind of leather conditioned after you use alcohol since it dissolves all oils
You'll have a dry patch in the leather

+1..also alcohol should be used sparingly as it can leach the color out of the leather

DetailersDomain · 09-11-2012, 08:40 PM

Depending on how long the ink stain has been on it, the Leather Master Ink Away would be a great option

08-05-2012, 10:04 AM	#1
Stallion150 Private First Class Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 127 iTrader: (0)	Getting Ink off of Leather Whats up all. Just wanted to let you know something that worked for me. When I picked my car back up from the valets in my building, I noticed 3 ballpoint pen marks on my Fox Red leather on the side opposite to the DCT shifter. My first thought was "Fuck" and this is going to set me back a lot to have it cleaned... But then someone at work told me about isopropyl alcohol. Went out to Walgreens and bought a bottle and then judiciously applied it to the ink marks and within 2 minutes all of it came off w/ minimal leeching of the red leather staining. Stuff works great! hope this helps someone else. __________________ 2011 Jerez Black M3 Sedan
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kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,070 iTrader: (32)	Always use some kind of leather conditioned after you use alcohol since it dissolves all oils You'll have a dry patch in the leather __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

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08-05-2012, 10:31 AM	#2
Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,797 iTrader: (34)	Good stuff, Leathers masters makes an ink remover for leather that works great

08-06-2012, 06:10 AM	#4
TOGWT Captain Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	Oils in the polymer covering; really Simple cleaning and protection steps that will prolong the life of finished leather; urethane doesn’t require oils, conditioning or rejuvenation “Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ning-care.html

08-06-2012, 06:12 AM	#5
TOGWT Captain Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	Leather Master™ Ink Remover (P-Protected / Coated) is designed for removal of recent (within 48 hours) ink contamination. Ink marks older than 3-5 days may not respond or will only be lightened (). The biodegradable formula is very easy to use (wax-like stick container) and works well for all types of ink as well as lipstick Within these articles you’ll discover the ‘How’ and ‘Why’ and find pretty much everything you need to know about automotive leather detailing; if you do your research correctly. TOGWT® Autopia Detailing Wiki - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...yperlinks.html I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know[/u]

08-18-2012, 12:06 AM	#6
ProfessionalPro Enlisted Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: N. Cal Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Hmm, would leatherique help with that?