How can I get biro out of the alacantara

[Smarter carper]

I've just found some blue biro pen marks on the alcantara interior any advice on getting it out??

 

[sidibear]

Try a small amount of Vanish carpet cleaner, blob it on, leave around a minute and dab it off with a damp cloth.
I have also heard hairspray is good for getting stains off suede, no idea how true it is though, I would go with the vanish method.

 

[Smarter carper]

Brilliant I will give it a go and I'll add a before and after shot, thanks for the reply

 

[steeve]

http://www.stains-and-spots.com/6/remove-ball-point-pen-biro-pen-stains/

 

[Smarter carper]

Great link thankyou I will let you all know how I get on

 

[gary3306]

Any update?

 

[Smarter carper]

Hi guys I've not tried it yet as ive really been waiting for some sun so I can dry the interior after I wash it, I may try to remove it today so will add a before and after shot

 

[Smarter carper]

The photos don't show ho bad it is but gives you an idea.
I'm off to get some vanish and Mabel a can of hair spray lol
I will put some pictures up if it goes well

 

[desertstorm]

That looks like the work of a small child. Have you just noticed that it looks very obvious.

Karl.

 

[Smarter carper]

Previous owners pen and most definatly a small child's work, I've not had the car long and it's on my to do list
I did manage a full detail and extra gloss protection yesturday and I'm doing the inside today

 

[Smarter carper]

This lot cost a little over a fiver I've used the Vanish fabric stain remover first and scrubbed it with the tooth brush and I can't see it at all but will wait until it's dry before going any further or trying the hairspray

 

[Smarter carper]

Feels dry to the touch and I cannot see the biro although I can see where the Vanish went on so may have to treat the whole area

 

[johnnythepie]

On cleaning alcantara, my manual states to use meths diluted with warm water, and not to use solvents, wax polish (?) shoe cream(?) stain removers, and leather cleaning products.