Black paint mystery?!

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Eugen

Wow, I didn't know that! I would have thought that such chemicals would damage the leather. Not so apparently. I may try that if I attempt to remove it all. Thanks for the tip.

What a helpful forum! So many great tips.

Well, acetone won't damage your skin = leather!
Will take the moisture out though, so you may need to feed after cleaning.

Why is everyone so "afraid" of solvents? (sorry, just the chemist in me coming out).
Now "plastic" and solvent is another story.