Removing ink from a vintage P08 holster???

[7thCavScout]

Curious if anyone has any ideas for removing pen ink from inside the flap of a vintage P08 (Luger) holster. I inherited this along with a DWM Luger when my Uncle passed away 2 years ago. Inside the flap is a gentleman's name (not my uncle's), city and state. It's written in what appears to be just standard blue pen ink. I havent tried anything yet out of fear of doing more damage than good. If anyone needs pictures I can post them up.
Thanks,
Chuck

 

[rcmodel]

Without seeing it, I might try a white ink eraser.

The inside shell is the rough side of the leather, so whatever you can get off with an abrasive ink eraser is at least a start.

http://www.dickblick.com/buy/product/169753-pen-ink-erasers-paper-mate-union-eraser.html


After that?

Try rubbing alcohol and a rag to lightly scrub and "blot" up anything else remaining.
Just keep changing to a clean section of the rag as you go so you don't make a big blue stain.

You could also try a mild liquid dish detergent and water on a rag.

rc

 

[7thCavScout]

Thanks RC, I'll stop by WallyWorld after my shift and see if they have ink eraser.
Chuck

 

[rcmodel]

Any updates??

rc

 

[7thCavScout]

Having trouble tracking down an ink eraser. (back to school supplies are picked over.) The wife is in Des Moines today and is hopefully picking one up. I'll post some before and after pictures. Thanks again RC!
-Chuck

 

[7thCavScout]

BEFORE

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[7thCavScout]

After




Thanks for you help RC! I'm pleased with how well it came out.
(I hope William G. Packer of Grand Rapids Michigan wasn't a Medal of Honor recipient. .

-Chuck

 

[rcmodel]

Wow!
That right there came out really good I would say!!!

What did you end up doing it with??


BYW: Bill Packer was Alfred Packers younger brother.


rc

 

[pikid89]

^ and they were both Mr. Packers boys right? lol

 

[7thCavScout]

RC, like you suggested I used an ink eraser and then I used a product called Goof Off.
http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/

 

[rcmodel]

Well all right then!!

I never tried Goof-Off.
I'll have to remember that.

rc

 

[7thCavScout]

Sorry couldn't resist posting a picture of the holster's "filler".
1916 DWM P08 Luger

 

[rcmodel]

O.K.

Seeing as how the holster had ink removed from it with something called Goof-Off.

I'll give you $200 bucks for the whole mess!!

rc

 

[Pit4Brains]

Good job on that restoration!
I read the post a little late but I recall using saddle soap in boot camp to remove the black dye from our boots and condition the leather before building them back up with kiwi polish.
You must have been as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs when you put that ink eraser on bare leather..