Michaela_86
05-23-2010, 02:09 PM
Hi, first post.
I have this lovely pair of granny boots. They are vintage, although I'm not sure how old they are. I got them at our local St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop - not an antique store, but might as well be ;).
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/Michaela_86/DSCF3159.jpg
One boot, it appears, was used for decorative purposes - it was stuffed with newspaper and had lace glued to the side. I got rid of the lace, but the adhesive remained. It appears that the lace was on the boot for a while - it has dried and yellowed.
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/Michaela_86/DSCF3162.jpg
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/Michaela_86/DSCF3161.jpg
Any tips for removing the adhesive? I've tried alcohol and acetone nail polish remover (after making sure they were safe to use on the leather.) I have saddle soap, but many sources indicate that it actually harms more than it helps (Sources: Google search for "saddle soap," user experience.), and I have Goo Gone, but their site says not to use it on leather? Suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
I have this lovely pair of granny boots. They are vintage, although I'm not sure how old they are. I got them at our local St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop - not an antique store, but might as well be ;).
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/Michaela_86/DSCF3159.jpg
One boot, it appears, was used for decorative purposes - it was stuffed with newspaper and had lace glued to the side. I got rid of the lace, but the adhesive remained. It appears that the lace was on the boot for a while - it has dried and yellowed.
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/Michaela_86/DSCF3162.jpg
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/Michaela_86/DSCF3161.jpg
Any tips for removing the adhesive? I've tried alcohol and acetone nail polish remover (after making sure they were safe to use on the leather.) I have saddle soap, but many sources indicate that it actually harms more than it helps (Sources: Google search for "saddle soap," user experience.), and I have Goo Gone, but their site says not to use it on leather? Suggestions will be greatly appreciated!