how can I remove white gloss paint from a leather suite?

Answer 1

If paint will not clean off with LTT Maxi Cleaner (www.LTTsolutions.net) it is unlikely to be removed with anything that will not also damage the leather finish. A good technician should be able to reduce the paint and colour over any residues.

If you do have a paint spillage:

Remove excess wet paint using a knife, wallpaper scraper etc. taking care not to scratch the surface and working from the outside to the inside of the spill so as not to spread it further. Once the bulk is removed mop up the rest with a cloth or paper towel again working from the outside. The remainder should now be cleaned ideally with a foam leather cleaner (LTT do a ready to use foam cleaner) but warm soapy water can be used if leather cleaner is not to hand. All of these processes need to be carried out before the paint dries. The object is to remove as much of the paint before it dries as possible. This will make whatever processes are necessary to finally restore the leather more effective.

Do not be tempted to use products such as brush cleaner, white spirit, turps, nail varnish remover etc as these are likely to damage the leather finish and make final repairs difficult or impossible.

Once the paint is dry there is nothing that can safely be used without damaging the leather and it is best to contact your insurance company or a good leather technician.

Trained technicians throughout the country can be found by contacting LTT on 01423 881027.

Answer 2

Buy a bottle of brush cleaner from any DIY stores, its a blue liquid normally, dab some onto a piece of cotton wool or kitchen roll,or even a bit of cloth and rub gently on the gloss, you will see it coming off on your cloth quite quickly, then get another cloth and wipe the area with clean lukewarm water, and buff up with another piece of cloth or kitchen roll etc.it wont leave a stain or anything if you rinse and buff it straight after.

Answer 3

here it was asked before in here

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I clean for a living and you will be shocked to hear that ordinary household soap is best , put some warm water in 2 bowls ( one for rinsing , one for wiping leather to get of soap) , have 2 pieces of towelling (one for each bowl of water)) put it in the water rub on the soap , then scrub the leather with it then rinse it off in 1st bowl of water , use 2nd bowl for wiping of excess soap , you will be shocked how clean it will be .

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clean for a living

Answer 4

the only thing that would possibly remove paint safely is solvent. you can buy dry cleaning solvent from most superstores as well as leather cleaner and restorer

Answer 5

Lighter fluid will take it off with ease. Just don't smoke while doing it.

Answer 6

With an axe!

Answer 7

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