Leather stain....

[debric]

Yesterday I wore new running / biking pants by Hind to workout. After the workout I drove home still wearing the pants and when I exited my vehicle I noticed that the gray leather had blush colored stains all over it. What had happened is my perspiration caused the so-called black fabric to leach this odd color? I immediately went to town with a leather brush, Megiuar’s leather cleaner, Lexol and a whole host of others to no avail. The stains faded a bit but my seat is some what ruined. Is there anything else that I can do for the stain? Also, I looked at the tags from the running pants and nowhere does it having any warnings concerning color leaching. I am wondering if I should call Hind and see what they have to say.

 

[TortoiseAWD]

Yesterday I wore new running / biking pants by Hind to workout. After the workout I drove home still wearing the pants and when I exited my vehicle I noticed that the gray leather had blush colored stains all over it. What had happened is my perspiration caused the so-called black fabric to leach this odd color? I immediately went to town with a leather brush, Megiuar’s leather cleaner, Lexol and a whole host of others to no avail. The stains faded a bit but my seat is some what ruined. Is there anything else that I can do for the stain? Also, I looked at the tags from the running pants and nowhere does it having any warnings concerning color leaching. I am wondering if I should call Hind and see what they have to say.

VIKING,



Since the more conventional fixes don't seem to have worked, you might try something like Goo-Gone (a mild citrus-based solvent) to see if it makes a dent in the stain. Now, I've never used Goo-Gone on leather before, so be careful . . . try it on small spot underneath the seat or somewhere inconspicuous to make sure it doesn't do any damage. If the texture and gloss of the leather is unaffected in the test spot, try a small portion of the affected area to see if it will dissolve the stain.



Again, if you try this, please be careful as I'm unsure how the Goo-Gone will work on leather. Spot test first, and use sparingly until you're sure it's safe.



Any other suggestions out there?



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