Scuff marks steal the lustre from leather shoes. An errant step, a clumsy dance partner or contact with a sharp or abrasive object is all it takes to leave your shoes looking scraped and blemished. But scuffed leather shoes are not necessarily lost. Minor scuffs and even some major ones can be buffed out and covered up. Knowing how to remove scuffs can save you the cost of new shoes and the trouble of finding a comparable pair.
Step One
Dull Leather Shoes – Bring your shoes when you buy the refinishing spray; you’ll need them to ensure the spray matches the colour of the leather.
Step Two
Wash the spot you wish to refinish. In a well-ventilated area, use a light shoe-cleaning cloth and leather preparer. Allow the shoes to dry, and repeat until the shoe’s finish is dull and even.
Step Three
Cover the shoe in masking tape, except for the scuffed areas.
Step Four
Spray the shoe evenly across the leather. Allow it to dry and repeat until the spot has a consistent color.
Step Five
Remove the masking tape and polish the shoes.
Step Six
Patent Leather -Rub the scuff with a microfiber cloth, terry cloth or gum eraser. These can remove mild scuffs.
Step Seven
Use alcohol for more stubborn scuffs. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and dab the scuff.
Step Eight
Wipe the shoe with an absorbent cloth.