Removing ink stains

[Eldrick1]

Have a work tote bag that apparently had a pen sticking out of it, and it drew little patterned pen ink hieroglyphics on my passengers side seat (Lariat with the brown/tan center faux leather). Any suggestions on removing these scribbles without damaging the material?

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[Exranger]

Go to a good detailer. Money well spent

 

[Decayed]

I've used this stuff but not on ink. Works well on other kinds of non water stains so this would be what I'd start with.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chemical...and-Upholstery-Stain-Extractor-16-oz/55451942

 

[fossil]

Try some isopropyl alcohol AKA rubbing alcohol. Even hand sanitizer may work.

 

[dfwrere]

A friend of mine used vinegar and a magic eraser on her car and got ink off similar seats. It wasn't a Maverick though so I don't know if the material is the same . Maybe try it in a spot that's not very visible first.

 

[Cocobean]

If you google “how to remove ink from faux leather” you’ll find a bunch of ideas but rubbing alcohol and vinegar is a common thread.
I agree - whatever you use try an inconspicuous place first.
Best of luck

 

[JRADD]

Used to get ink stains on work shirts. Used hairspray and they came right out. I would try on out of what spot first but hairspray is a good ink solvent.

 

[Bob The Builder]

Note that hairspray does indeed remove ink from fabrics but only if it is used as the first choice. Aqua Net brand worked great when I needed to remove an ink stain from my ski jacket.

YMMV on the faux leather.

 

[cannon]

Have a work tote bag that apparently had a pen sticking out of it, and it drew little patterned pen ink hieroglyphics on my passengers side seat (Lariat with the brown/tan center faux leather). Any suggestions on removing these scribbles without damaging the material?

Ford's ZC-14 spot and stain remover is amazing.

 

[fossil]

Most common ingredients in hair spray include:

Solvents
Most of a can of hair spray is filled with
solvents like ethanol and isopropanol (rubbing alcohol)

Plasticizers
Esters of adipic acid and citric acid are used as plasticizers in hair spray

Silicones
A synthetic polymer that helps smooth the hair cuticle and retain moisture
Fragrance
The exact combination of ingredients that make a product smell a certain way is often a trade secret

there is no hair spray magic

 

[Bob The Builder]

Most common ingredients in hair spray include:

Solvents
Most of a can of hair spray is filled with
solvents like ethanol and isopropanol (rubbing alcohol)

Plasticizers
Esters of adipic acid and citric acid are used as plasticizers in hair spray

Silicones
A synthetic polymer that helps smooth the hair cuticle and retain moisture
Fragrance
The exact combination of ingredients that make a product smell a certain way is often a trade secret

there is no hair spray magic

Correct. But it sure as shit worked great on my overpriced ski jacket.

 

[fossil]

Correct. But it sure as shit worked great on my overpriced ski jacket.

I'd be OK if it was bacon scented

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