I got ink pen on my white leather seats in my car, is there any way I can get it out?

Answer 1

If it is on a pigmented leather (car leather generally is) then the first thing you should try is an ink stick. The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it. It is a good idea to have one in your house if you have a pale leather and children!!!!

You should also be using a good quality leather protector on your leather. This will act like a 'scotchgard' and will make any more mishaps easier to clean off.
If an ink stick doesn't work a solvent based remover will need to be used and it may also remove finish and pigment so is best left to the experts.

Hairspray occassionally works but can also make the matter far worse as it can spread the ink over a bigger area
Nail varnish remover or any other solvents will remove the finish and pigment which will need replacing.

DO NOT USE Baby wipes as they are about the worst thing you can use on a leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it.

Please do not try milk or toothpaste it is a silly idea that these will work and will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish

Old ink will be harder to remove than new ink and may mean resorting to solvents which will also remove the finish. This is probably best left to the experts.

Silicones are the worst thing to use on leather as they will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather and will eventually break all the finish down and make it crack. Leather needs water and should not be protected against it.

Leather does not need conditioning it needs cleaning and protecting on a regular basis with water based products this will keep it rehydrated and supple. Oils will make things much worse.

Leather should be cleaned gently not scrubbed so 'elbow grease' will only do damage to the finish as will anything abrasive


Nail Varnish remover will remove the finish on the leather even if you cannot tell it is doing so.
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Answer 2

Hair spray sometimes works, but you run the risk of damage from other chemicals in the formula. The ingredient in hair spray that works on the ink is the alcohol, anyway.
If you try nail polish remover, make sure it is the type with NO ACETONE (the active ingredient in most removers).
1-Using isopropyl alcohol ("rubbing alcohol") or denatured alcohol you can remove most ink stains. Put it on a soft cloth and rub or dab the area gently and let it dry. Test first on an area that will not be seen to ensure the leather finish will not be affected.
2-Rub a small amount of antibacterial gel into the stain. Let it sit for a few minutes and then rub it off.
3-You may find BABY WIPES particularly useful in cleaning car leather interiors. The cleaning ingredients help disolve the stains, the wipes are non-abrasive and they also add some conditioning to the leather

Answer 3

I easily have a vehicle with leather-based and lightweight suede seats--once I have been given blue ink on them, I sprayed with hairspray (which dissolved/ re-moist the ink) and blotted with a cloth. I stored repeating this till the ink became long previous--will no longer be able to even see it now. reliable success!

Answer 4

There are two things that work well on ink:

1. Good old bleach.

2. Good old Oxyclean. That stuff they show on those annoying TV commercials.

I'd give the Oxyclean first. Mix a little in a cup and take a Q-tip and old toothbrish with you with a paper towel.

If you go to the bleach, try like one teaspoon of bleach to one teaspoon of water and the old Q-tip.

Make sure, when you are done, to wipe the treated seat spot with a moist wash cloth and then dry it with a towel or papertowel.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Whenever I have a stain or mark on my leather seats, I use Meguiar's Interior Detailer with a microfiber cloth to clean the seats, and then I use the Meguiar's Leather Conditioner wipes to condition.

Answer 6

there is a new item out called a Mr Clean Scrubber it works will on almost everything just at a small amount of water to the tip and rub gentle, there are no harsh abrasions in it and it should not harm your leather seats.

Answer 7

I have no idea if this will work on leather...BUT Lysol gets ink off countertops...It never fails me on that surface..I would be careful not to spray too much..just in case it spreads like someone said about hairspray....maybe just a little squirt..and let us know what worked. good luck!

Answer 8

I would try hairspray. It works well on clothes so I would use it on the seat, then clean it with some soap and water, then apply leather conditioner.

Answer 9

You can try hairspray, but it can damage some fabrics. The ingredient in hairspray that does it is alcohol (isopropyl), which you can find at most pharmacies.

Vaseline or Nail Polish Remove can also work.

Answer 10

Not really. You're going to get a million suggestions, but to tell you the truth, just do the best you can. It'll never be totally gone. Sorry