How to remove paint from leather?

[Lukes Roommate]

I have some vintage leather that has a few paint daubs on it, not sure what type of paint it is though.
Does anyone know how to go about removing it?

 

[Great_Bizarro]

Most paint removers will damage the finish on the leather. You might try mineral spirits or acetone, but test on a spot first. It also depends on the type of paint you need to remove as to what solvent will take it off.

 

[Rabittooth]

Acetone should do it, but may remove some leather dye if there is any. I'd try a bit of rubbing alcohol first. It's less likely to rub a light spot in your dye. (again...if there is any.

-Rabittooth

 

[Jayn]

Depends on the type of leather too.. if it's rough-out leather, like suede, you might could carefully sand or scrape off the drops, then re-condition..and unless you're very careful with the solvent, you could end up spreading it into the surrounding area..Use a small applicator, like a q-tip and lift it off.. don't rub it in..

 

[Lukes Roommate]

Thanks for the tips so far.
It's a smooth horsehide (the item is a vintage baseball glove from the 1910's).
It's not in my possession yet, but once it is I will have to take a closer look...

 

[Axlotl]

DON'T use acetone or any kind of solvent on it... You'll be very, very sorry. Either leave it alone, or use an Exacto to carefully scrape the paint off. It'll leave a scar, but it will look much more natural than the enormous, smeared, discolored mess a solvent's going to make.

'Course if it's a really big paint spot, a little knife's not going to work, and I would recommend refinishing the entire glove. But that's not as hard as it sounds. PM me if you decide to go that route.

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

Combination of xacto & acetone applied a little at a time with an appropriate sized brush.

Don't be stingy with your patience and your time.

 

[Lukes Roommate]

Thanks for the help guys.
I'm going to try the knife route first, as the dabs of paint are rather small. I'm also going to ask a local shoe repair place for any hints they might have.