How To Remove Black Soot From Blond Roughout?

[Curbstrap2]

Really need some help here. My s.o. came into my workshop to use the bench while he was cleaning off logs from the propane fireplace. Picked up the saddle I have been working on and now I have a perfect black soot hand print on the blond rough out seat. Suggestions on how I can remove that .... so I don't have to kill him?

[Curbstrap2]

Really need some help here. My s.o. came into my workshop to use the bench while he was cleaning off logs from the propane fireplace. Picked up the saddle I have been working on and now I have a perfect black soot hand print on the blond rough out seat. Suggestions on how I can remove that .... so I don't have to kill him?

OK....I promise not to resort to violence. Any ideas?

[RWB]

OK....I promise not to resort to violence. Any ideas?

Have you tried some oxalic acid? That will typically clean most things. Or depending on what exactly it looks like you might be able to sand it out since it is on rough out. Post a picture, that would help.

Ross Brunk

Northern Range Cowboy Gear

Edited January 27, 2010 by RWB

[Saddlebag]

Ammonia is the only product that removes soot. I'd mix according to directions on the bottle and try a damp q-tip in a small place. Be sure the area is well ventilated, and mix maybe a tablespoon at a time.

[Bonnie]

Try Murphy's Oil Soap. Use a bucket of water, and use much as you would liquid shampoo or shower gel. Fingernail brushes work good too... and will get down into the nap of the suede. You can also scrape at the soot spots with a dull table knife, using as a flat edge sort of like you would use a putty knife if you were removing gum from the floor. You will probably need to clean the whole seat to keep the color of the blonde even all the way across the seat. Murphy's Oil Soap is great for cleaning suede........ I've used it for years. It is also great on dirty tack.

Bonnie

[Saddlebag]

Were you able to remove the soot? You've left us wondering?