Ink on leather

#17
I tried this and it worked. I had an ink mark on a light colored bag and it was in a spot that really wasn't noticeable. I figured I didn't have much to lose as color coming off wouldn't be that noticeable on a light natural colored bag.
I did the peroxide first and that didn't work. the nail polish remover made the ink spread a little.....not good but i figured it was doing something so i rubbed some more. I ended up with a lighter ink mark surrounded by a round circle.
But - suprise - when the circle dried, I had almost no ink mark and circle was gone. The ink mark is 95% gone. I had to hunt for it. Thanks for the tip.

rescueGirl said:
Try Q tip and Peroxide
Try Q tip & Nail Polish Remover
Try Q tip & Hairspray

Try in that order...
Don't douse the Qtip.
Take off a bit at a time.
Use fresh Q tip every time.

You can use soap and damp cloth to remove hairspray (if needed)
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#18
leatherpro said:
Most ink removal products do not work simply because of the length of time the ink has been on the leather but these are always the best place to start.
Most regular leather cleaners will not remove ink unless it is very fresh and a very good leather protector has been used on a regular basis.
Ink is a dye and it has re-coloured the leather (this is what it is meant to do – think of a pen on paper).
The longer the ink has been left on the leather the harder it is to remove because over time the ink soaks into the finish. Once it has soaked deep into the finish much stronger products are needed to remove the ink. These will damage the finish and may remove the colour which will then need to be repaired - this is best left to a leather specialist as DIY repair products rarely work effectively.
You will see many people on the internet recommending all manner of household products to remove ink from vaseline to toothpaste – this is not recommended as most simply will not work, some that may appear to work have usually done so by damaging the finish and some can cause much bigger problems which may then be un-repairable (even by a technician).



Ink on Pigment/Protected leather (P)

If the ink stain is on pigmented leather then the first thing you should try is an Ink Remover fomulated for leather. The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it so It is a good idea to have one in your house or car if you have pale leather and children!!!!
Older ink stains will be harder to remove than a new ink stain and care should be taken. Several gentle attempts at removal are much better than one aggressive one.
If the Ink Remover doesn't remove the ink it does not mean that the product does not work but simply that the ink has travelled too far into the finish on the leather to be removed by this method. Using stronger products will remove the finish on the leather which will then need replacing so this is best left to a leather technician.
The area should always be cleaned after using the Ink Remover to remove any residues which is left on the leather would only attract dirt to the area.
It is also recommended that you use a good quality leather protector on your handbag. This will act like a 'scotchgard' and will make ink much easier to remove if it happens again.



Ink on Aniline Style Leather (A)

As Aniline style leathers are largely absorbent it means that the ink will have soaked straight into the leather itself. This makes it impossible to remove. No product will successfully remove the ink from this type of leather.
DO NOT try ink removing products on Aniline style leathers as most will leave a greasy residue which will then cause more problems.
If a leather protector has been used it is possible that the ink can be cleaned off with an aniline leather cleaner if used straight away.
Because aniline style leathers are absorbent the ink will carry on moving through the leather and may become less obvious over time. Cleaning and protecting on a regular basis will help to dissipate the ink and eventually it may not be so obvious.
Dedicated aniline cleaners and protectors should be used on this type of leather


DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE INK STAINS FROM LEATHER:

• Hairspray - This is very risky as it can make the matter far worse by spreading the ink over a bigger area and can sometimes then be impossible to fix.
•Nail Varnish remover/solvents - will remove the finish on the leather even if you cannot tell it is doing so and this will then need replacing. Rubbing alcohol may do the same depending on the strength of the finish on the leather.
•Baby wipes - just about the worst thing you can use on leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it.
•Milk or Toothpaste - these are just silly ideas that will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish on your leather.
•Silicones/furniture polish - should never be used on leather. They will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather itself and will eventually break all the finish down and cause it to crack.
•Hide food - will not remove ink and will leave residues on the leather which will attract dirt and oils.
•Bleach
•WD40
•Household Cleaners

Hope this helps
Regards
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#25
MT9922 said:
Hi Everyone,

I unfortunately got ink on one of my handbags and I don't want to ruin it by trying to get it off. Do any of you have any suggestions as to how I can safely get ink off of leather? Thanks!!
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I have a similar situation. I found a gorgeous Prada leather bag with a light pen mark on the front. I've decided to just live with it rather than risk damaging it any further. I imagine it's been there for a while. :sad:
 
#26
rescueGirl said:
Try Q tip and Peroxide
Try Q tip & Nail Polish Remover
Try Q tip & Hairspray

Try in that order...
Don't douse the Qtip.
Take off a bit at a time.
Use fresh Q tip every time.

You can use soap and damp cloth to remove hairspray (if needed)
Click to expand...

I didn't have ink it was a tiny I inch area or faint line of white paint on my rouge garance birkin. Don't know how paint got on my bag. Except maybe at a school function someone had painted the wall recently. And those 35 birkin do stick out a lot so I must have grazed the wall. It was near the bottom. So just after rubbing it with my finger it didn't come out I thought what to do. About a week later I took a q tip with a tiny drop of nail polish remover. And dabbed the leather just a little. It came off completely . Then dabbed a little water. Perfect, it worked for me but results may vary:smile:
 
#27
leatherpro said:
Most ink removal products do not work simply because of the length of time the ink has been on the leather but these are always the best place to start.
Most regular leather cleaners will not remove ink unless it is very fresh and a very good leather protector has been used on a regular basis.
Ink is a dye and it has re-coloured the leather (this is what it is meant to do – think of a pen on paper).
The longer the ink has been left on the leather the harder it is to remove because over time the ink soaks into the finish. Once it has soaked deep into the finish much stronger products are needed to remove the ink. These will damage the finish and may remove the colour which will then need to be repaired - this is best left to a leather specialist as DIY repair products rarely work effectively.
You will see many people on the internet recommending all manner of household products to remove ink from vaseline to toothpaste – this is not recommended as most simply will not work, some that may appear to work have usually done so by damaging the finish and some can cause much bigger problems which may then be un-repairable (even by a technician).



Ink on Pigment/Protected leather (P)

If the ink stain is on pigmented leather then the first thing you should try is an Ink Remover fomulated for leather. The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it so It is a good idea to have one in your house or car if you have pale leather and children!!!!
Older ink stains will be harder to remove than a new ink stain and care should be taken. Several gentle attempts at removal are much better than one aggressive one.
If the Ink Remover doesn't remove the ink it does not mean that the product does not work but simply that the ink has travelled too far into the finish on the leather to be removed by this method. Using stronger products will remove the finish on the leather which will then need replacing so this is best left to a leather technician.
The area should always be cleaned after using the Ink Remover to remove any residues which is left on the leather would only attract dirt to the area.
It is also recommended that you use a good quality leather protector on your handbag. This will act like a 'scotchgard' and will make ink much easier to remove if it happens again.



Ink on Aniline Style Leather (A)

As Aniline style leathers are largely absorbent it means that the ink will have soaked straight into the leather itself. This makes it impossible to remove. No product will successfully remove the ink from this type of leather.
DO NOT try ink removing products on Aniline style leathers as most will leave a greasy residue which will then cause more problems.
If a leather protector has been used it is possible that the ink can be cleaned off with an aniline leather cleaner if used straight away.
Because aniline style leathers are absorbent the ink will carry on moving through the leather and may become less obvious over time. Cleaning and protecting on a regular basis will help to dissipate the ink and eventually it may not be so obvious.
Dedicated aniline cleaners and protectors should be used on this type of leather


DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE INK STAINS FROM LEATHER:

• Hairspray - This is very risky as it can make the matter far worse by spreading the ink over a bigger area and can sometimes then be impossible to fix.
•Nail Varnish remover/solvents - will remove the finish on the leather even if you cannot tell it is doing so and this will then need replacing. Rubbing alcohol may do the same depending on the strength of the finish on the leather.
•Baby wipes - just about the worst thing you can use on leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it.
•Milk or Toothpaste - these are just silly ideas that will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish on your leather.
•Silicones/furniture polish - should never be used on leather. They will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather itself and will eventually break all the finish down and cause it to crack.
•Hide food - will not remove ink and will leave residues on the leather which will attract dirt and oils.
•Bleach
•WD40
•Household Cleaners

Hope this helps
Regards
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Wow! Useful information! Thank you!^^
 
#28
MT9922 said:
Hi Everyone,

I unfortunately got ink on one of my handbags and I don't want to ruin it by trying to get it off. Do any of you have any suggestions as to how I can safely get ink off of leather? Thanks!!
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My three year old got to our leather couch with a pen. When we purchased it, we signed up for some leather care protection plan and professional grade protective coating has been applied. I called them 15 minutes after discovering the stain and they send lip stick shaped container caller Ink Lifter by Leather Master. I got it three days later. It did nothing to lift the stain. The main ingredient is Dipropylene glycol (75%). I tested on scraps of leather if freshens of the stain will play major role. It did not. But seeing what major professionals use for cleaning ink stains, I tried hand cream with Propylene glycol (both have use as solvents, this one is even considered safe to ingest). It did work on immediate ink stain. I see no damage, I’ll store the treated piece of leather and I’ll keep watching for signs of leather damage but I doubt that even if they appear it will affect the leather that much. Bottom line – dab gently the ink stain with a Q-tip dipped in a cream with propylene glycol (pretty much every drug store brand and even some higher end ones).
 
#29
Hi MT9922, I saw your post on Paul Henri awhile ago, did you manage to ever buy from him? I've heard of him again recently from a reseller. Just want to know if he does sell the authentics. Please info, thanks and SORRY peepz for the unrelated topic, tried to post on the previous thread but it closed.
 
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