paint on leather wat to do????

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eun
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Post Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:12 am

hi people

ive recently purchased some new leather interior
for my motor but it could do with a general clean
as probably hasnt been done in years!

it is grey with black piping so wat is the best leather
restorer for that colour?

and i also have a slight red paint mark on the driver
seat on the front bit facing the pedals,so not realy
visible when fitted but would like to get rid of all the same. :-x

now i know white spirit removes paint off hands but wat
on earth can i use to get it off of leather??

ne ideas anyone?? :? :?

thanks for any info

much appreciated :)
A1BMW325iSport
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Post Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:25 am

try on a small area see if it comes ofd with white spirit, also i have used acetone before its great for cleaning marks of dashboards and trim
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Post Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:37 am

Could try after shave... different brands remove different stains!
I was recommended this when i wanted to get some ball point pen marks off the leather in the girlfriends car a couple of months back.

It worked!

In your circumstances, try white spirit, meths, cellulose thinners etc. Try them all in a inconspicuous place first.

Best of luck.
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Post Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:11 am

I am a car sprayer and also do smart repairs incliding cig burns and leather repair.
Try cellulose thinners but you mmust feed the leather after you have done it as the thinners draws out all your leathers goodness.
And I think this link will help you in your cleaning and restoration as it is similar to what I use once I have repaired lether seats
http://www.liquidleather.com/

HTH
Steve