Removing the graphics from gloves

[RLHLLC]

Hey G&E,
got a some what trivial matter here, but thought id ask anyway.

I was wondering if there was anyway to remove the black from my gloves. Purely for aesthetics, id prefer a plain glove (I don't mind the logo just the black pattern), but obviously I don't want to affect the functionality of it.

These are the gloves im talking about:

The black and white are one material, unlike the logo where it seems that it could peel off. So I guess the top layer would have to be stripped. I have no idea about the composition of gloves so don't know if that would ruin them.
Perhaps there's a way to go over it rather than strip it?

Thanks!

 

[BigCP84**]

Question, if you want to remove the tribal design, why did you get those gloves?

 

[rskbreaker]

Answered your PM but I'll post here it here too.

I haven't found an answer. Everything I've tried ruins the leather. The most success I've had was using an x-acto knife to scrape away the paint, but that would take hours for even a small logo and you still run the risk of piercing the leather.

 

[RLHLLC]

Question, if you want to remove the tribal design, why did you get those gloves?

haha expected this question, someone had them lying around never used and gave them to me

@rskbreaker answered, ty

 

[rskbreaker]

You're welcome. Here's a pic of the scraping method if anyone is looking to do the same.

 

[radan53]

Someone in another thread posted that they use a diluted toluene. I'm not sure if it'll damage the leather in any way though.

Edit: Found the thread:

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f16/how-remove-logos-gloves-equipment-2107181/

He said it discolored the product though.

Try a heat gun?

 

[RLHLLC]

You're welcome. Here's a pic of the scraping method if anyone is looking to do the same.

I will have to try this
if it works i will be in for a loooong scraping session

 

[RLHLLC]

Someone in another thread posted that they use a diluted toluene. I'm not sure if it'll damage the leather in any way though.

Edit: Found the thread:

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f16/how-remove-logos-gloves-equipment-2107181/

He said it discolored the product though.

i'll look into this also, seems risky though

 

[radan53]

Maybe try a heat guns + the scraping method?

 

[RLHLLC]

Maybe try a heat guns + the scraping method?

it all depends whether the black comes off with white underneath, or reveals something else in which case I probably shouldn't do it

 

[BigCP84**]

If you use a chemical method, dry the leather with a cloth, then apply a leather conditioner.

 

[rskbreaker]

I will have to try this
if it works i will be in for a loooong scraping session

Good luck!

 

[BigRogerJohnson]

Try different grits of sandpaper.

 

[RLHLLC]

If you use a chemical method, dry the leather with a cloth, then apply a leather conditioner.

noted!

Good luck!

cheers

Try different grits of sandpaper.

Nice idea but the pattern would make sandpaper pretty difficult to maneuver i think

 

[fightingrabbit]

Question, if you want to remove the tribal design, why did you get those gloves?

This.

 

[camouflage]

This.

He already said that someone gave it to him for free.


Hey OP if they are brand new why dont you just sell em?

I almost bought those gloves myself but ended up getting the all white instead. Regretted it until I saw a couple people with the tattoo one that you got at my gym. Those gloves look cool on the internet but they look corny in real life.

 

[Bellicose]

1) Try using one of the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Those are amazing! I use them to clean anything off of anything I want. They are basically a sponge made out of an uber-uber-uber-soft abrasive, melamine foam. I've used them to clean surface rust form porcelain, transfer ink stains on paper, paint I didn't want on top of paint I did want. Worse case, they don't work and you have a new cleaning product you can still use in your home.

2) I would avoid using toluene, even diluted, at first.

If the magic erasers don't work, try using rubbing alcohol (isopropyl). Secondary alcohols are less reactive to a wider array of organic adhesives and dyes, so there's less of a chance that it would do any damage to anything, that's why try rubbing alcohol first. If that doesn't work then try some ethanol (primary). Neither should effect the leather too much or the dye.

If neither of those work, then try using some diluted Acetone next. Dyes used on proteins are generally non-polar. Acetone is polar so it would have less of a chance breaking down and dissolving the dye used, but great chance at dissolving any adhesive. If you must, try using some that's less dilute. If none of those work, and only then, would I suggest using some VERY diluted toluene. One, it's non-polar and has a greater chance of stripping the dyes. Two, it's more harmful than acetone (benzenes are not good), higher vapor point than acetone which evaporates at room temperature, and would be harder to clean.

 

[nomilkforsanta]

I had good luck using a the scrape method along with a blow dryer...however, if you are not carful you will destroy the glove.

Dilute toluene also works, however:

you need to be in a hood or a breezy park
wearing gloves/goggles
and have experience with the chemical

 

[Scythegpd**]

Considering the gloves are white could I propose an alternative approach.
Instead of risking messing up the leather removing the design why not take the opposite approach and cover it instead? Use tippex or something.


p.s. the tippex suggestion was clearly a joke but the principle is sound

 

[TeflonPsalms]

IMO they look fine. Don't risk it. Suck it up or sell them and buy a pair you prefer.