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Nail varnish remover took dye out of leather sofa - can I fix it myself?

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TheMightyToosh · 08/03/2011 21:43

Got nail varnish on sofa, used nail varnish remover to get it off (as you do) - unfortunately, the dye of the sofa (darkish brown) came with it.

Any ideas?

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Sanesometimes1 · 08/03/2011 23:52

if the mark is not too bit what about a bit of shoe polish ?

TheMightyToosh · 09/03/2011 09:20

Thanks Sane, I might give it a try. It's not big, about 2x1 inches, but it's on the seat, so I'd be worried it would rub off on people's clothes!

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chopchopbusybusy · 09/03/2011 09:25

I wouldn't put shoe polish on the seat. I'm sure you can buy leather dye. Maybe shoe repair shop? Our sofa has a leather sample stapled to the base of it. Have a look. Then you could rake that to the shop to get a good match.

chopchopbusybusy · 09/03/2011 09:26

Or even take it

TheMightyToosh · 09/03/2011 09:55

Ah, never thought of looking for a sample! Thanks chopchop, I'll have a look

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