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I'd try to get out as much of the ink as possible. I don't think it will be be visible against the black but it might affect the texture. I think the way to fix the strap is to remove the edging and find some donor edging to replace it with, or you could try to find a new strap. Or if you want an easy way out, you could sand it smooth and then cover the edges with Leather Refinisher.
It's almost impossible to remove all the ink. You could spend hours blotting and it won't make much difference. It looks like the piping on part of the strap needs replacing. A cheaper option might be to buy another black bag in a different style and share the strap.
Thanks so much!
I wouldn't wash leather bags in the machine, even a front loader. Hand wash in the sink.
I think you'd have to use refinisher on the entire chair wouldn't you? Maybe some type of cover would be best.
I wouldn't want to do the whole chair, just the arms. Maybe I could find new pieces of leather to make covers. That would probably look the nicest. It just seems sad to put fabric covers over leather.
Every rehab is a risk. I haven't had good luck getting yellowing out of nylon and I don't know if the dark marks will come off either. Someone else with more experience with nylon should be able to give a better opinion.
If you were in the 80 year old plus generation you'd probably choose lace or tapestry fabric!
I used bleach on the yellowed white parts of a zebra print nylon Michael Kors bag and it cleaned up well. For that price you've got nothing to lose.
I inherited a bunch of lace doilies from my grandmother. I don't think DH would like those on his favorite chair!If you were in the 80 year old plus generation you'd probably choose lace or tapestry fabric!
