Leather cleaner?

[Keppy]

I have a cow hide gun case that has a big stain on it. I don't know what the stain is, but it's a dark stain. Any sugestion on what to use? Thanks

 

[cheapeats]

what kind of finish if any does it have? Is it smooth grain or split grain(like suede)?

 

[Keppy]

Its a smooth grain. It's about the size of a baseball located near the butt end of the case. Thanks for your input.

 

[Norskie]

Sounds like an oil stain. Start with a small amount of white gas, then saddle soap the area. Not smoking while you use the white gas is a righteous idea.

 

[Keppy]

Hey thanks I will try that. And by the way I quit that habit in 1988. ( smoking )

 

[Slake]

try a little Murphy's Oil Soap...white gas?!! E Gads!!!

 

[Norskie]

Well, white gas or some kind of solvent if it's an oil stain. Carbon tetrachloride stinks and is poisonous, kerosene stinks, but white gas (Coleman Fuel) evaporates and doesn't leave a smell. I'm sure there are other solvents. As with any solvent used on leather, you have to replace the oils you'd be stripping away, hence the saddle soap.