How Do I Get Ballpoint Pen Ink Out of a Tiger Jacket?

Typically, tiger jackets are reproductions of the jackets worn by WWII fighter pilots. They are designed to be tough while protecting in even the coldest temperatures. Tiger jackets are usually made from some form of leather. The leather ranges from goatskin to horsehide. Tiger jackets are generally an expensive garment that--if cared for properly--can bring you a lifetime of use. If ballpoint pen ink somehow finds its way onto your tiger jacket do not panic. Instead, work as quickly as possible using a few household items.

Instructions

1  Lay your tiger jacket out on a flat surface with the ink stain facing up.

2  Pour rubbing alcohol in a small dish. Saturate a cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol and then rub the ballpoint pen ink with the cotton swab until the stain is gone.

3  Set a hairdryer on the lowest setting. Apply heat to the tiger jacket to dry the leather, moving the hairdryer in a steady back-and-forth motion.

4  Spray hairspray directly onto the ink stain, if the ink stain is still visible. Allow to sit for a few minutes but do not let it dry. Wipe the hairspray off the tiger jacket with a paper towel. If the ball point pen ink is still present, continue to step 5.

5  Apply a small amount of acetone-free nail polish remover to a soft cloth. Rub the ink with the cloth in a circular motion. Rub gently until the ink is no longer visible.

6  Apply an approved leather cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the tiger jacket until cleaned.

7  Use a leather conditioner to add moisture back into the tiger jacket. During the ink removal process, moisture is lost so applying a leather conditioner will keep the jacket from drying out and cracking.