Removing fingerprint ink - please help!

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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Removing fingerprint ink - please help!

Hey guys,

I had to go to the local PD this morning to get have fingerprints taken for my job. Anyway, I placed the fingerprint card on my leather seat (07 TSX) face-up, but I didn't realize that some ink had gotten onto the back for the card. Now, I have a little bit of ink transfer, and I'm not sure how to remove this.

First of all, does anyone know if this CAN be removed? I'm sure it's pretty good ink if it's used at a PD.

Second of all, what are my options as far as removing this goes? Is this stuff easier than pen ink to remove?

Thanks!

Jeff
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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woolite water mix should get it up
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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The dealer currently sells a product that will take care of this.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Do a google search for Ink removers there are a ton of em out there. Try the woolite, also try a nice furniture store that sells leather furniture, they will prob sell an ink remover as well as some car dealerships as stated
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Acura Part # 08700-9214A
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Acura Part # 08700-9214A
Can I buy this online? If so, where?

Also, will this remove pen ink, etc?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Save yourself a few bucks and do a google search on Ink Removal. Even hair spray removes ink FYI.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...700-9214A.aspx

It's a whopping $4.00.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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Removing ink stains from aniline leather.

The ink used by most police departments for finger prints is very similar to that used for printers (a very dense water-soluable black powdered ink)

Sadly the prognosis on ink stains or colour transfer on leather is not good; as the stain permeates the leather and dyes it, and for this reason it is not easily released, especially if it has been allowed to set. Aniline leathers are absorbent, so an ink stain will permeate the leather hide, dyeing it, making it almost impossible to remove.

Hairspray contains solvents and should not be used; as they dilute the stain and act as a carrier system to permeate the covering, using household cleaners will usually exasperate the problem

Leather Master's Strong Effect Cleaner - (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (P-Protected / Coated) Leather Master's "Strong Cleaner" is arguably the most effective leather cleaner on the market.

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