02 May 05
Originally posted by Toeit's an old biker jacket i picked up out of a charity shop over halloween (i was a 80's metaller!) and i figured i might as well do something with it...
The question begs the question: what type of paint?
And what type o leather: waxed? tanned? suede?
Alchohol is a decent shifter of many things: last time I used it was for the thermal gunk on a CPU heatsink: you can get it at any chemist shop for very little.
02 May 05
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If you use anything like ethanol or white spirit, it will tend to dry the leather out. Just ask any one who has worked in a bar and lost a decent pair of shoes through it. So perhaps you will need something to moisten it up again afterwards. Wax or something maybe. Failing that, your local dry cleaners should be able to remove it. EXPENSIVE.
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Originally posted by ToeIt is not the same as ethanol actually (more carbon), although its properties are similar. Iwouldn't suggest drinking either pure, you'll go blind and then die.
Pure ethanol. Don't drink it. A hint there.
However as genius is in the UK he would only be able to buy isopropyl alcohol which does not smell unpleasant and is probably preferable to stinky old turps on your jacket! If you ask nice, your local chemist or model shop may be able to sell you some. Be warned the chemist will probably have to order it for you and there is usually a minimum quantity - if you don't need much look for a model shop first. Also maybe Acetone or DCM???
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Originally posted by John DalmasLive and learn 🙂
It is not the same as ethanol actually (more carbon)... Be warned the chemist will probably have to order it for you and there is usually a minimum quantity... Also maybe Acetone or DCM???
I did however buy Isopropyle Alcohol at a local chemist shop for next to nothing. Their only problem was they didn't know what to charge for it as they had never sold any before. I spent £1 for 300ml, far more than I needed and everyone was happy.
Acetone is often used as a solvent but harsher or so I believe. I'm prepared to live/learn a bit more on that front though...
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Originally posted by ToeI think your right about acetone, maybe too strong - could try nail varnish remover on a small section to test. Sounds like you have a good chemist there, I remember buying something to remove an organic glue which was quite expensive - as well as having to answer several questions as to why I wanted it!
Live and learn 🙂
I did however buy Isopropyle Alcohol at a local chemist shop for next to nothing. Their only problem was they didn't know what to charge for it as they had never sold any before. I spent £1 for 300ml, far more than I needed ...[text shortened]... ve. I'm prepared to live/learn a bit more on that front though...
By the way I hope you disposed of your old organic solvents responsibly! 😉 I wouldn't suggest pouring them down the sink as they have a habit of staying in the U-bend, as well as being bad for the environment!!! 🙂