Removing paint on Leather

**hkross** · 01-16-2002, 09:28 PM

I how cold is to cold to wax?

**Michael H** · 01-16-2002, 09:41 PM

"Paint surfaces must be above 65 degrees for wax to bond."

See: http://autopia-carcare.com/waxes.html

**rstype** · 01-16-2002, 10:34 PM

HmmÃ¢â‚¬¦ thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s an interesting fact. I have always heard that carnaubas do not Ã¢â‚¬Å“bondÃ¢â‚¬ to the paint and they just sit there, whereas polymers such as Zaino or Klasse physically bond to the paint with air as a catalyst to help the crosslinking of the clearcoat and paint.

ArghÃ¢â‚¬¦ there are so many different opinions for every word. Ã¢â‚¬Å“AbrasiveÃ¢â‚¬ a few minutes agoÃ¢â‚¬¦ now its Ã¢â‚¬Å“bond.Ã¢â‚¬ Anyone else have some comments about Ã¢â‚¬Å“bonding?Ã¢â‚¬

**carljr1989** · 01-17-2002, 04:10 AM

I don`t think cheap low quality waxes bond, but if you use Zymol Estate Glazes, they require a 65+ temp. to bond properly.

**DETAILKING** · 01-17-2002, 09:38 AM

Pretty much work the same way. When solvents evaporate it leaves the hard carnuba behind laying on top of your paint. Some call this bonding, but it`s not really bonding in the sense of what the synthetics do.

I have waxed in 55 degree weather with no problems. I wouldn`t go much lower than that though, especially with a paste carnuba wax.

**mx5** · 01-17-2002, 10:33 AM

I have waxed in below 40 temps and the wax still dried properly and wiped off just the same as in 70 degree temps. This was Meguiars #26 paste wax(the paste #26 is no longer sold on the Meguiars website by the way)

**rd_volvo** · 01-17-2002, 05:16 PM

Tech Support from p21s told me 40`s should

present no problem.

rd

**db2** · 01-17-2002, 08:39 PM

good choice

**imported_johnnycaretaker** · 09-28-2010, 01:56 PM

Some bright child got paint (no one seems to know) if it`s oil or latex on the leather seats. Any tricks for attempting to remove this without removing leather pigment ? Thanking you in advance John

PS It is just a couple of small half inch dabs (but it`s still paint on the leather)

**IDGAS** · 10-18-2010, 07:59 AM

You can try a little olive oil. Let is soak in for a minute of so, and it should wipe off. You can try a LITTLE nail polish remover on a Q Tip. It will take it off, but could leave a discoloration depending on your seats.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-18-2010, 09:28 AM

Laquer Thinner :wizard:

Put some on the edge of a Q-tip. Dab the spot, let it dwell, them wipe clean :wizard:

**imported_detailchick** · 10-18-2010, 01:13 PM

I would be very careful about allowing laquer thinner to dwell on leather. It could easily damage the finish on some leathers.
( no offense Flash

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-18-2010, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by detailchick

I would be very careful about allowing laquer thinner to dwell on leather. It could easily damage the finish on some leathers.
( no offense Flash

Your right. I hope the OP hasn`t already tried this method ^#(^

Still though, I would apply LT to a towel and rub untill the paint was removed Da Rules!

**imported_richy** · 10-18-2010, 08:40 PM

I would try Krud Kutter on it. IT`s very good at removing paint from surfaces.

**tomwiller** · 10-19-2010, 01:21 AM

Get a blow dryer (not a heat gun) and put it on its highest setting. Heat up the paint over a long period of time by trying to get it to become elastic, as it is acrylic and is a type of plastic paint. See if you can very slowly and carefully peel it from your leather without anything but trying to lift it up with your fingernails. If that doesn`t work, possibly a gentle organic chemical type paint remover dabbed on very carefully and sparingly by working it in to the paint and gingerly try to dab up with a soft absorbent paper towel. You could ask an car interior cleaner for their professional opinion, they might have just the right procedure.

Hope this helped.