LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Right, now that I've got your attention, I need a wee bit of advice. during our recent 'summer' weather (monsoon proportion rain), it appears that a garden slug found it's way through an open window of my conservatory/workshop. I have a shelving rack I built quite near the window, and I figure the slug came via the window to get out of the rain. It then managed to get onto this shelving unit where I leave my dyed projects to dry, and wandered over a holster. Question, any ideas on removing slug trail from newly dyed leather. I used a bit soapy water, then conditioner, but it was quite difficult to remove, and I can still see where it has been. Edited June 16, 2017 by LumpenDoodle2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Not 100% on this; I seem to remember we used vinegar on our boots. Try vinegar on a bit of cotton wool, rubbed gently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Many thanks, will give it a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Haven't heard of that one before. Saddle soap??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigi Report post Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Found this video: maybe a degreaser would work, though I've never tried (I wonder if corn starch would act the same way, but should test it first): Edited June 16, 2017 by gigi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Just when you think that you've discovered all the ways to damage a piece of leather...along comes the slugs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Maybe try some oxalic acid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted June 17, 2017 14 hours ago, gigi said: Found this video: maybe a degreaser would work, though I've never tried (I wonder if corn starch would act the same way, but should test it first): I have to comment that it looks to me around 1.36min in that the second application wipe is no longer the same bit of leather. I wonder why?Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigi Report post Posted June 17, 2017 4 hours ago, RockyAussie said: I have to comment that it looks to me around 1.36min in that the second application wipe is no longer the same bit of leather. I wonder why?Brian The degreaser did the trick! OMG I haven't noticed: good eye, Brian! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted June 17, 2017 What is that saying? If it sounds too good to be true it ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted June 17, 2017 3 hours ago, RockyAussie said: What is that saying? If it sounds too good to be true it ....... ...is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted June 17, 2017 Many thanks for the replies. I didn't get time to try out the ideas last night, so hopefully I'll have time tonight, and I shall let you know the best of the suggestions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 AND, THE WINNER IS!! I wiped the marks with 50/50 vinegar and water mix, and the marks came off. I then wiped the leather with a bit soapy water to nutralise the vinegar, followed by some conditioner. Many ta's, project saved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Very happy to hear your project is now saved I guess thats goin to be the slow-draw holster? Edited June 19, 2017 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted June 19, 2017 I wonder if that vinegar/water concoction would work on mold stains? I'll have to try it out, since nothing else has worked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, fredk said: Very happy to hear your project is now saved I guess thats goin to be the slow-draw holster? Is that them thar a 5 or 6 slug gun y'all got there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, LumpenDoodle2 said: Is that them thar a 5 or 6 slug gun y'all got there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
