SHARPIE on King Ranch Leather!!
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SHARPIE on King Ranch Leather!!
Around 3 days ago, somebody at my dad's work, (we don't know who), put a 2 inch long mark with a black Sharpie on the back of the drivers seat. We tried the King Ranch conditioner. What do you suggest that I use to take the mark out?
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Mean green. You can get it from dollar general for $2 per bottle. It will take care of pen, marker, crayon, grease, printing ink & more. I used it on some pen marks on my Dodge leather and it worked great.
I have also used 99% pure denatured alcohol on seat marks with good luck - but try the mean green first.
I have also used 99% pure denatured alcohol on seat marks with good luck - but try the mean green first.
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Simple green does not work nearly as well. I own a printing company and we use mean green on nearly everything - from tables and sinks to printing presses to clothes and much more. We did try simple green a few times, but it was not nearly as effective.
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Vinegar might work just as well, but it too has a bit of acid in it. Whatever you use, don't use too much at one time. Just rub it slightly and leave it alone, then repeat a few hours later.
Permanent markers are sometimes permanent, though...
Permanent markers are sometimes permanent, though...
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Throttle body cleanr or acetone will do it but I have no idea what it will do to the leather. Throttle body cleaner will make a sharpie marker look like water colors. Just don't tell anyone that marks their tools.
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I got a smudge of roof tar on my 04' F-350 seat,,man was I pissed,,good ole WD-40 took it right off with no spot or discoloring ! Maybe give it a try ??
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Often marker can be removed with alcohol.
A word about King Ranch leather. Most auto leather is "coated", meaning it is really painted on the surface. King Ranch leather is not. Therefor, it will want to absorb solvents and the like. Caution is needed.
A word about King Ranch leather. Most auto leather is "coated", meaning it is really painted on the surface. King Ranch leather is not. Therefor, it will want to absorb solvents and the like. Caution is needed.
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I would try the least abrasive methods first. Get a good leather cleaner, by mothers or meguires or a higher end Lexol cleaner. I would then use a real soft brush and work it around pretty good. I am sure this would take out the marker and still keep the proper PH necessary to not damage the leather. Follow this all up with a good leather conditioner.
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I think a belt sander would take it right off, but ya better try it an inconspicous place first to make sure it don't leave any ill effects. 
actualy you better use that as a last resort. wish I could help. good luck.
actualy you better use that as a last resort. wish I could help. good luck.
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I have to stress that many over the counter auto leather products are not intended for uncoated leather...and could be detrimental. They are made for the much more commonly found coated leather.
If the advice here is not to your liking, I would suggest contacting a tack shop, a cobbler (show maker) or leather worker.
If the advice here is not to your liking, I would suggest contacting a tack shop, a cobbler (show maker) or leather worker.
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Matt, My Thinking Exactly. I Took My Wifes Saddle To Bucks County Saddlery And They Made It Look New Again. The King Ranch Is Like The Same Leather. I Also Heard, Believe It Or Not, Hairspray. Yup, It Works....