Removing Sap on Leather

[TidesHHI]

We're building a new house and a lot of the wood has running sap. Leaned against a doorway and sap got onto someone's pants which then transferred to the leather. How do I remove sap from leather? Leather cleaner didn't even touch it.

 

[Bill D]

Try Goo Gone. I have the bottle right here and it says ok for leather. Probably want to follow up with the leather cleaner and then something like Lexol afterwards to protect it.



Hope this helps.

 

[TidesHHI]

I have a bottle of Goo-Gone in the garage and it clearly says to NOT use it on leather. Any other ideas?

 

[Bill D]

Hmmm..............maybe a recent change to the label??????

 

[Anthony O.]

Tides,



Is the sap formed in drops or more like smeared on the leather?



And what color is the leather?



Anthony

 

[TidesHHI]

Light gray leather. The sap is a large drop.

 

[jr weeks]

Isopropyl alcohol will easily remove it, and should be safe for clear vinyl coated leathers (most oem leathers are cleared).

To be safe, try some in an inconspicuous area first, and if you see the leather dye/ color coming off with the use of the alcohol, don't use it on the sap. Odds are your leather is coated and you'll be fine.



Sap is used to make shellac, and alcohol ( denatured ) thins shellac. It will work, but always test anything out beforehand to be sure... Cheers.



P.S. Even if your leather is coated, you can always dilute it 50/50 with water. You'll have to work it a bit more to break the sap down, but it will be a lot less harsh.