Bryan wrote:
A friend got permanent purple marking pen ink on new upholstery. The ink
transferred from a labeled plastic bag. I don't know what the upholstery is
actually made of but I'll call it vinyl (white or off white).
Any ideas on how to remove the ink stain without making the problem worse
than it is?
I'd really like to make it new again so that my friend can stop feeling so
terrible about the accident; I'm over it, but you know how it is when you're
the one who caused the problem.


You are probably out of luck, but if I were you I'd try to get an offcut
of the vinyl fabric (you said it was new so maybe you could find out who
did it and beg some scraps!) and reproduce the accident on the offcut.
Then try *every* stain remover you can get hold of on seperate test
patchs, labelling each test with a soft pencil. Many will either be
ineffective or damage the finish but you *might* get lucky. If you do,
do another two tests with the same product so you can practice getting
the best results then and ONLY THEN show your friend.

Plan B - Dip into your pocket and have that seat reupholstered. Take a
photo of it with a ruler on for scale and get a quote from the original
upholsterer. (if its factory upholstery just order it). Then give your
friend a 'I'm sorry I goofed' card with the quote and the money inside.



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