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Old 07-22-2007, 10:21 PM
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My son got a ball-point pen mark on the back seat. It is about 2 inches long in blue.
How can I remove it safely from leather?
Old 07-22-2007, 10:43 PM
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Try Isopropyl Alcohol to remove ink from leather. I have also heard that the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works wonders as well.
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Originally Posted by 95SLE
Try Isopropyl Alcohol to remove ink from leather. I have also heard that the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works wonders as well.
My wife swears by that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser... it can do anything according to her.
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I have successfully used hair spray to remove ball point pen ink. For leather, you might try spraying it on a rag, then rubbing the spot. Best to test whatever you want to try on an inconspicuous place, like on the rear seat bench where it tucks under the backrest.
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Leather cleaner worked for me before if the ink hasn't been there long.
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser!! It'* awesome and it won't harm your leather. I use it for everything, the car, the bathroom, kitchen, walls, you name it. Just dont use the same 1 eraser for everything lmao.
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I would do the magic eraser, then leather conditioner.
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A tad off topic, but will the magic eraser dry out the leather? My mom brought up this point after I used one to completely clean all my leather in my car.
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