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insane79
PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:41 pm 
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Hi,
i got a seawolf on black leather strap which has white stitching, i want to clean the stitching, how do i go about it?
the leather i will clean with a leather cleaner but have no idea how to clean the white stitching, anyone can tell me how?

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Soap and water.

Just don't let the strap get too wet and allow it to dry naturally.
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so i just clean the white stitches with a cotton swap?

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is there a way to make the white stitching black? just curious..
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I clean the stitching using an old toothbrush and liquid soap solution.

as for 'dying' the stitching....you could try a Sharpie?? I wouldn't do it though

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