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Old 03-15-2009, 03:13 PM
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I feel like an *** and could use some advice. Without getting into the long story...... I need to get spray paint overspray off of my black leather seats. Any advice on what to use is appreciated.
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over 30 views and nobody has any advise?
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****, that doesn't happen very often man. Paint on seats is not a common detailing question. I would try one of the following-

Try some rubbing alcohol and see if that would take it off. I had alcohol remove some heavy stuff before.

Another thing, is to try a clay bar. I know its intended for use on paint not leather, however, it can remove some light overspray. Give it a shot, they are all good. Lube the leather up with the detailer spray provided with your clay bar kit and start rubbing and see if you have anything on the bar......
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Try some Lexol leather cleaner and finish up with their conditioner.
Stuff's a bit pricey but you can get small (6.76 oz.) bottles. Enough to do all seats 5 - 6 times.
If the cleaner does not take the paint off, you should be able to get it off with lighter fluid or worst case paint thinner. I am not sure how either of these items will affect the color/texture of the leather so test a small spot somewhere you can't really see.
I would not saturate the leather with either. Just enough to loosen the paint.
Afterwards use the Lexol conditioner.




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