permanent marker on alcantra

[chris'172]

Hiya everyone, anyone got a solution as to how to get black permanent marker off both my leather and alcantra please? Leaked in my back pocket, was gutted when i seen it, any ideas? Cheers Chris.

 

[LegoHead]

acetone might do it, but I would test it on a hidden area first, as it may damage the fabric.

we used this on glass in labs, it eats through polystyrene, but it evaporates so leaves no residue. But be careful.lol.

 

[Rich]

Ouch dont sound healthy.

The leather my clean off with some Megauirs all purpose cleaner or leather cleaner, you could even maybe try Autoglym Tar and Adhesive remover.

The Alcantara though, that will be the biatch.

http://www.alcantara.com/

Cleaning guide PDF on here.

 

[Blue4Ever]

Fuckin hell that sounds horrible!! Bet you're still washing it off your arse aswel!

Doesn't sound easy to sort out. From my experiences with permanent marker, it's pretty permanent! Might be worth looking round the local scrappies to see how much a new seat is!

 

[Fred@BTM]

oxy clean from vanish?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Hiya everyone, anyone got a solution as to how to get black permanent marker off both my leather and alcantra please? Leaked in my back pocket, was gutted when i seen it, any ideas? Cheers Chris.

http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/190712---CDPER.html

That might work . You need to dissolve the stain . Alacantara is polyester so is pretty tough .

 

[dick]

cellulose thinners should, dont no what it will do to fabric tho

 

[MRBILLYUK]

cellulose thinners should, dont no what it will do to fabric tho

I'd guess it would melt it .

 

[polarbert]

i got permanent marker off a cd once with vodka. don't know if it would work on this though.

 

[BRUN]

Carplan Stain Valet is pretty good that might remove it, as above though test it on an unseen area first see if it affects the fabric

 

[Rich]

The problem here is Alacantara is akin to Suede, ie there is fook all you can safely put on it! have a look at the cleaning instructions on there site before you try anything.

 

[Gibson&BoyneTrimming]

You could try diluted vinegar as this'll take it outta leather but realistically if you came to us with that we would be saying "New Panel"
Alacantara is lovely to touch but a knightmare if you mark it with anything..Once its marked..you're stuck with it..Sorry..
Ffion
Gibson&Boyne Trimming

 

[Steve]

This might sound daft but i'm sure i remember something about white bread from one of those tips programmes on bbc2..

rub the stain with some bread, not the crust...................

 

[Gibson&BoyneTrimming]

In the interest of science I have just put some marker pen on a piece of blue alacantara and rubbed it with bread as mentioned above and it didnt come off..Can't fault me for trying..

Ffion
G&B

 

[Rich]

In the intrests of science try some other stuff to !

 

[chris'172]

Cheers for all the replies lads, will try them out. Guess i'll just have to carry my marker in my front pocket from now on. I should have a cover on there anyway from dirty work pants, lol. Cheers all, Chris.