That's great! I've usually had greater luck with acetone than alcohol or ink. I think I have tried them in sucession. I've stopped trying on leather pretty much because I've been afraid of lightening the leather around the stain.
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
- Thread starter greenpixie
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
By the way, in the top 2 pics of the British Tan Willis above, the brass D-ring on the far right is a replacement. I got it for only $1.76 plus shipping from Buckleguy.com and it is a perfect match! Heavy brass and the same size and shape as the other D-Rings and very easy to install. Buckleguy has some other nice hardware and leather products, too!
Silver Coach on eBay wanted $15 plus shipping for 2 brass D-Rings so I was thrilled to find the Buckleguy! Here is the product number for the D ring I purchased:
2014 3/4" Natural Brass, D-Ring, Solid Brass-LL
Silver Coach on eBay wanted $15 plus shipping for 2 brass D-Rings so I was thrilled to find the Buckleguy! Here is the product number for the D ring I purchased:
2014 3/4" Natural Brass, D-Ring, Solid Brass-LL
Thanks for the link. I like that you can buy one. So many sellers make you buy an entire package.
Wow! That's amazing. I'll have to get me some rubbing alcohol in my arsenal and try some on some stubborn pen.
Thanks! Maybe try it on an area that doesn't show first, to make sure it won't damage the bag, good luck!
Yes, and the minimum shipping charge is $7.61 so it doesn't hurt to add a few other small items to your order!
I have had mixed luck with ink stains in the past; sometimes good but usually not. I agree that it may be depend on differences in the ink and you won't know until you try!
I suppose it is possible that the combination of acetone and water first, followed by alcohol and water had an affect, but I don't know, it may be coincidence. All I know is that it worked and I am happy!
Rubbing (Isopropyl) Alcohol is 70%; Hydrogen Peroxide is usually 3%.
In my short experience rehabbing, I have used the Alcohol and Acetone, one the other and one after another with very different results. IMHO I think that no matter if we have exact same products and use them in the same way, results will never be the same because the condition on the leather, the kind of ink, the time the mark has been there, etc... are thing we do not know. Of course that when we do it and we notice right away, the chances are much better to clean them.
Very happy that this time it worked.
Yes, mathematically speaking, too many variables!
You will never guess what I'm doing right now.
I am with you in spirit Coach sister. What are using on the cotton swab? And *bows to your ambition*.
I don't think swabs will work on such a bad ink stain. If you have nothing to loose I would let that area of the bag soak in rubbing alcohol. Another option is to dye the bag a dark color, but I haven't had much luck with dying bags.
Just rehabbed this olive green crescent bag - what a difference! I probably won't keep this one, but it was fun to transform. I had never seen a green one before, so I had to snatch it up! She still has some spots and marks, but they blend in a lot better since she's darkened up a bit. 
