How to get rid of ball point pen marks on beige car leather seat??
2006-08-10 19:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by gibonluck 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
mr clean magic erasers-those things were heaven sent!!
2006-08-10 19:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by mominshoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair spray works on fabrics, so I would imagine it works on leather, as well.
When you use it on fabric, you saturate the area with hairspray, then launder the item as you would usually do. I have, in a pinch, done it away from home, and not actually put the clothing through a wash cycle. I just use a little hand soap and rub it on the spot after applying the hairspray, then rinse it really well.
Obviously, you cannot launder a car set, but you can use a leather cleaner spray and a damp cloth, then blot it dry. My only concern would be that the hair spray might mar the finish or the dye process on the leather. If I were you, I would find an inconspicuous place, and test it first. Try putting the hairspray on, and make sure it doesn't mess up the leather, or make the dye run. If it doesn't, you're golden. Just spray on the hairspray, let it dissolve the ink, then use a good leather cleaner and follow the directions on it. You might not even need the leather cleaner; you might be able to just use a damp cloth and some water and clean up the dissolved ink, but I would use a leather cleaner, just to be sure.
Afterwards, be sure to use a leather conditioner on the area you cleaned, so the leather doesn't dry out. You might also consider buying a spray on leather protector for your seats. I would imagine that car seats are treated already, since they are subject to everything from spilled coffee to little kid vomit, but it cannot possibly hurt to spray them again.
I wish you the very best--cars with beige leather interiors are rarely inexpensive, so I hope you are able to remove the ink :)
2006-08-10 19:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try rubbing alcohol or hair spray on a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
2006-08-10 19:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol works GREAT.
2006-08-10 19:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some "goo be gone" - I get it at Home Depot.
The other thing may be to try saddle soap.
Good luck.
2006-08-10 19:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hairspray and a lot of scrubbing
2006-08-10 19:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by errica2012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hair spray and elbow grease.
2006-08-10 19:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by purple dove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋