How do I remove oil based paint from a leather recliner?

Nancy Lee
by Nancy Lee

My husband had a paint marker in his back pocket and it leaked. Any ideas on how to remove this with out damaging the leather would really be appreciated! Thank you!

  6 answers
  • Erin Erin on Feb 17, 2019

    Can you pick at it and peel it off?

  • Mogie Mogie on Feb 17, 2019

    You could try spraying leather conditioner on the spot. Let it sit for about 15 minutes and then use a toothbrush and it should come up. The leather conditioner will help soften the paint so it comes off without damage to the chair.

  • William William on Feb 17, 2019

    Goof Off. WD40.

  • Lifestyles Homes Lifestyles Homes on Feb 17, 2019

    Goo off or Goo gone.


  • Nancy Lee Nancy Lee on Feb 18, 2019

    My husband ended up using rubbing alcohol and q-tips to get it off. Then he used olive oil cooking spray on the spot to condition it! I couldn't believe it actually worked! He told me I shouldn't have gotten so upset about it... He wasn't home when I found the spot.

    Thank you for all the responses.

  • Retirement Plan Retirement Plan on Dec 15, 2020

    The thing about oil and water? They don’t mix! So, the last thing you want to do is rub this stain with a damp or wet rag. The best way is to get an professional help if you do not want to damage your couch. I did the same with my comfy recliner chair. And it worked absolutely flawless.