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  • Oct 18, 2009, 01:30 PM
    phillb
    How do I get dried paint off a leather chair?
    I have a vintage red leather chair that has old dried paint on it. Any idea on what to use to take it off without harming the leather? Thanks
  • Oct 18, 2009, 01:39 PM
    tickle

    If it is latex paint it would be easier then oil based paint. Do you know which it is ? On oil based paint you would have to use varsol which will ruin the leather. Latex paint needs a bit of gentle rubbing to remove, but you will still have residue.

    Tick
  • Oct 18, 2009, 01:56 PM
    KISS

    How to Remove Latex Paint from Leather | eHow.com

    Also look at the side bar.
  • Oct 18, 2009, 02:03 PM
    phillb
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    If it is latex paint it would be easier then oil based paint. Do you know which it is ? On oil based paint you would have to use varsol which will ruin the leather. Latex paint needs a bit of gentle rubbing to remove, but you will still have residue.

    tick

    I am not sure if its latex or oil, but varsol sounds to strong. I heard rubbing alcohol or acetone may work also.

    Thanks for your reply
  • Oct 18, 2009, 04:08 PM
    tickle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by phillb View Post
    I am not sure if its latex or oil, but varsol sounds to strong. I heard rubbing alcohol or acetone may work also.

    Thanks for your reply

    Well, of course, that's what I said varsol will ruin the leather. Follow KISS's link which sounds pretty good. I wouldn't use acetone, it is nail polish remover and will take the colour out of the leather.

    Tick

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