Sharpie out of Leather?

[67Customs]

I am detailing a Land Rover tomorrow and the owner warned me that her young son had marked on the leather seat with a Sharpie pen. The dealer could not remove it (go figure) but they said they knew a guy who could. So apparently, it can be done.
I have only removed pen marks out of leather. I have never ran accross Sharpie marks since I began detailing. Call it luck I guess. For you guys that have ran accross this, what did you use?

Leather cleaner/conditioner has always removed pen marks for me, but I don't know if it will tackle Sharpie.

Suggestions?

[scottgt]

try a leather cleaner of course first..or an apc...and scrub with a tooth brush or something in that small spot

[Ong~Bak]

I think your best bet is to go with what the Sharpie
site recommends - AMODEX STAIN REMOVER.

Also I have used ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL avoid anything with acetone
and always test for color fastness first ...

:cheers:

[Jimmie]

Doesn't make any sense sometimes. I've gotten a stain out and the one right next to will be stubborn as can be. Leather cleaner and brush (occassionally a scrub pad) works on most.
Sharpie seems to think "Amodex" stain remover is the best. You probably don't have time to order any ($10).
Here are some things that might work but also might change/remove color. Alcohol, Magic Eraser, nail polish remover, hair spray.

[da1nonlychino]

i would go for the magic eraser.. that is a miracle stain remover, just get the extra strength one.

[trlblazer3]

I would try a Magic Eraser if the leather cleaner does not work. Just be careful and look out for color-fastness.

[67Customs]

Here are some things that might work but also might change/remove color. Alcohol, Magic Eraser, nail polish remover, hair spray.Yeah, those were the first things I considered, but I was also afraid of them changing the color. That is the last thing I want.

No matter what I will test it in a hidden area first. I really hope the leather cleaner has enough in it to dissolve the Sharpie. THat would be great. Next would be APC or Woolite and then I will start getting a littl emore agressive, but I'm not going to take it to far. She can take it to the guy that the Rover people know.

Thanks for the help guys.

[scottgt]

good luck

[richy]

i would go for the magic eraser.. that is a miracle stain remover, just get the extra strength one.

I have read posts where it's not recommended due to discolouration...be very careful. I think I'd rather return it in the same condition rather than a discolouration mark.

[gary26]

You might want to go to the Leathrique site. They have a help line, email contact, and about a 24 page outline about how to clean Leather. I hope this helps.

[Pauly6401]

I would also recommend that you tell her to get rid of her kid - I know that if one of my kids was writing on my car with a Sharpie he wouldn't have much longer to live!

Let us know what you find out, if anything works!

[NEC]

I've used isopropyl alcohol mixed with some leather cleaner on cars. Just test an inconspicuous spot like under the seat first.

[joe.p]

i would give woolite a shot with a short nap MF..the shorter nap might have a more of a bite....IMHO....if removing the ink from the leather might cause more harm then good i would gracefuly conceide..

[67Customs]

Well, I have good news. And no, I didn't save on my insurance by switching to Geico...

It wasn't a Sharpie mark. It was a regular gel ink pen (which I found under the seat while detailing) and the ink came out with Stoners Invisible Glass. I got all worked up for nothing.

I'll know for next time though. It may also help people that search. Thanks guys.:cheers:

[richy]

Well, I have good news. And no, I didn't save on my insurance by switching to Geico...

It wasn't a Sharpie mark. It was a regular gel ink pen (which I found under the seat while detailing) and the ink came out with Stoners Invisible Glass. I got all worked up for nothing.

I'll know for next time though. It may also help people that search. Thanks guys.:cheers:

No sh*t..I would not have thought to use that. Good for you!!