Myth Busters: Removing Pen Marks from Leather
Myth: Pen marks can be removed with hairspray.
After trying 4 different type of hair spray (2 containing alcohol, 2 without alcohol) and 1 bottle of mousse, I would consider this myth BUSTED.
Myth: Pen marks can be removed with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
After trying 3 different types of sponge (Mr. Clean, Scotch Brite, Generic Scour Pad). I would also consider this BUSTED. All three sponges does not prove to be a good product to “clean” the pen mark in fact it damaged the leather by removing layers of it. Definitely NOT recommended!
Myth: Pen marks can be removed with Leather Cleaner.
After trying 3 different brands of leather cleaner. I would consider this inconclusive. There are thousands of products out there but a majority of “leather cleaners” clean only condition the leather and remove dirt and grim but does not remove old stains or pen marks.
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October 8th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Removing pen marks or anything for that matter from LV Vachetta is very difficult. I haven’t tried it yet, but LMB has what potentially may clean or restore LV Vachetta. I am tempted to purchase myself.
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