There's about a one-inch pen mark (blue Bic ball-point FWIW) on the inside column that goes from the ceiling to the dashboard. Does anyone have a good tip on how to remove this? I tried a diluted spritz of Zaino wash, but that didn't do anything. Thanks

 

Hairspray works on ink when it's on cloth, not sure about plastic.

 

Ballpoint pen ink on smooth plastic should come off with some soap, water and elbow grease.

 

What about leather?

 

>>What about leather?

Alcohol is the active agent in hairspray that works. Rubbing alcohol (Isopropal alcohol) or denatured alcohol (found in hardware stores) will do the job usually. (denatured is stronger)

Use a soft detailing brush or toothbrush to get into the grain. Be sure to retreat leather with a conditioner.

 

>>>>What about leather?
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>>Alcohol is the active agent in hairspray that works. Rubbing alcohol (Isopropal alcohol) or denatured alcohol (found in hardware stores) will do the job usually. (denatured is stronger)
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>>Use a soft detailing brush or toothbrush to get into the grain. Be sure to retreat leather with a conditioner.

Be very careful using alcohol. Do not saturate the leather. It's very easy to soften the vinyl film coating and make it blister or come off alltogether.

The best chemical I have found so far for removing ink is Stoner Xenit. As with any chemical, try it in an unseen area to test for colorfast, fading and other potential problems.

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