splattered paint on my Aero cafe racer

[John in Covina]

So I was in my Brioni tux and deciced to do an oil change on my Buick...:eusa_doh:

 

[felix03]

Glad to hear it. Stop painting in your Aero!

So I was in my Brioni tux and deciced to do an oil change on my Buick...:eusa_doh:

lesson learned

 

[I Simonius]

Hello all,

So I accidentally splattered some paint on my aero. I was spray painting, and I got 4 or 5 tiny spots on the right sleeve. Any advice on how to remove the paint? Thanks.

Got some paint off a newly painted railing with no warnings on it - a LOT of paint!

Here's what worked: I rubbed it between my fingers for ages and got it off. sore fingers but worth it. No solvents nothing. This was HH other leathers may be different

 

[John in Covina]

Some leather conditioners will set up as a barrier and keep liquids form soaking into the leather, as such they can protect the leather from these types of accidents.

 

[Corto]

This is easily one of the most informative threads I've read here on the Lounge.
Thanks for enlightening me to the non-traditional uses of WD40!

 

[John Lever]

You are NOT out of luck!

Get some WD40 and apply a small amount directly over each paint splatter (might want to dab it on with a Q-tip). Let it soak briefly then try gently scraping off the paint.

WD40 is not a petroleum-based product - it is made from fish oil - so it won't remove the finish from your jacket. In fact, if you Google search "WD40 Leather" you'll find that the stuff is actually used often for cleaning and conditioning all sorts of leather products (e.g. shoes, upholstery, etc.). Besides the normal lubricating applications, the product is great for countless other things. It can also remove paint marks from auto finishes.

Sorry, I disagree it's oil and white spirit [ paint thinner] and perfume.

 

[Mike K.]

Sorry, I disagree it's oil and white spirit [ paint thinner] and perfume.

Whatever. It still works for removing paint, and that was the point.

 

[I Simonius]

As does rubbing between the digits for a protracted period: seriously; NO damage even risked that way - try it first

 

[P5640blouson]

Jacket breathability should be maintained

To protect a jacket to the extent that it is impenetrable by water (i.e. using products made to waterproof leather boots) would be like wearing a garbage bag, no breathability. Consider using a barrier such as Kiwi spray leather protector which will hold off contaminants just long enough for easier cleaning while at the same time maintain the leather's breathability.