Biro On Cream Leather Handbag Please Help???

judyb

This will depend on the type of leather - you need tobe careful. WD40 will damage the finish on the leather. Is the tar sitting in the surface or has it soaked into the leather? The type of leather is crucial in knowing how to fix it.
Hope this helps
Judyb

Valli

judyb wrote: »

This will depend on the type of leather - you need tobe careful. WD40 will damage the finish on the leather. Is the tar sitting in the surface or has it soaked into the leather? The type of leather is crucial in knowing how to fix it.
Hope this helps
Judyb

and the type of tar and you will notice I also advise to test on an inconspicuous part first.

Valli

SCIMAGICAL wrote: »

Learning chemistry ans physics at school is a useful tool for life and can save you pounds !
So take care and try it! ¬

"scimagical"

If you're suggesting we all go back to school I think you'll find we're too old;)

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its road tar when I put my bag down to get something else from the back of the car Grrr its my favorite one as well

pigpen

judyb wrote: »

WD40 will damage the finish on the leather.

Only if you are stupid enough to leave it to soak in which anyone with a shred of common sense wouldn't be.. you'd hope .. you spray it on.. you get a cloth and you wipe it off.. otherwise I'd have wrecked every pair of shoes/boots I've ever owned!.. yet I have ruined none!

I've used WD40 to get everything off a variety of surfaces.. if it is sticky or inky it is the only thing I reach for.

judyb

Yes but it depends on the type of leather you have. Shoes and boots are finished in a different way to furniture and we have repaired many a sofa that has been damaged by people using things like WD40 and hairspray to remove ink.
Maybe they are all people without common sense!!!!
Cheers
Judyb

jackyann

I think it often depends on how dreadful the stain is. If it completely ruins the bag then it's worth a go, followed by copious application of cream shoe polish to deal with the leather damage.
I might be tempted to see if I could "patch" the bag in some way, or add something like a flower made of matching / contrasting leather, to make a feature.

Ruby_woo

Judyb,

I have just looked on your webpage. I wish I had known that service existed years ago!

Do they do a cleaning service for suede bags?

I have a lovely blue one with leather strap and I do shower proof it but I would love to keep it in tip top condition as it was a very special mummy's day gift.

Thanks