• Mark Calkins
    8
    So... A customer (actually it's my brother) laid a bottle of unopened wine on the the back seat of his new SUV and now has a small stain. His story is somewhat suspicious, knowing my brother. In any case, he lives 5 hours away and has asked for my help. My go to for difficult cleaning is naphta. But I always try it in an inconspicuous spot first. What are your thoughts?
  • Steve Ingram
    36
    Most automotive leathers are so heavily coated these days that it probably didn't soak in. First step is always blot up any liquid (not in this case). Next step is a damp cloth and rub the area, if that doesnt work try with some mild soap and a damp cloth (Dawn dish washing liquid is my go to). If you want to try something stronger after that then do like you said in an inconspicuous spot first.
  • Cesar Chavez
    15
    I agree with Steve's advice. I have never used naphta. I do not know how strong reacts to not alter the coat of transparent sealer/lacquer automotive (top finished) leathers have.
    It would be advisable to do some tests beforehand on inconspicuous areas.
    I have found some tips on internet:https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Red-Wine-Stains-from-Leather
  • Mike Goldring
    9
    We do a lot of leather refinishing, a lot of newer leather does stain easily, dye transfer from leather belts, blue jeans, bronzing spray on tan, red dye from koolaid, all can soak into some leather. If a mild cleaner like Simple Green diluted or rubbing alcohol doesn’t get the stain out the only fix would be to spray a finish over it to cover the stain.
    We do that type work on a daily basis.
  • Mark Calkins
    8
    Thanks for everyone's input. I really appreciate the opportunity to field these gnawing questions that come up from time to time. :smile:
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