How to remove scratches from patent leather shoes?

Owners of even the most quality footwear face the problem of how to remove scratches from patent leather shoes? Even the most accurate and scrupulous person is unlikely to be able to retain the original appearance of such a specific material for a long time. Whether it is possible to somehow correct a situation at occurrence of scratches or it is necessary to reconcile to them for all next period socks of shoes, you learn from this article.

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Are scratches a catastrophe or a little trouble?

It is very rare to find a person who does not pay enough attention to his appearance, and many of us try to dress and train in accordance with the latest fashion trends. Today, more and more people prefer expensive, quality and comfortable shoes, rather than a cheap imitation leather, which very quickly loses its beauty.

Leather made modern, stylish shoes boots and sandals, which allow the skin to stop breathing, and for a long time retain the presentation. But, unfortunately, few adhere to the rules for the care of shoes made from such delicate materials. In addition, considering the quality of our roads, which we walk around, scratches on shoes appear quickly enough.

Do not panic at once. There is a large number of professional tools and folk methods that you can use at home to restore the material or disguise an unaesthetic scratch on your beloved couple. Proven and effective methods, how to remove scratches on shoes and other shoes, we will describe in detail in our article.

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How to determine the degree of damage to the shoe?

Before applying one of the means to eliminate scratches, you need to determine the degree of damage to your shoe. To do this, draw a hand over the surface and on the basis of tactile sensations draw conclusions:

• Roughness only when moving in one direction is a sign of damage to the leather base of the shoe.
• Roughness, palpable in one direction and in the other direction, indicates damage to paint alone.

The results of this mini-test will determine which way to choose to eliminate defects on the boots.

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How to remove scratches on the skin?

For further actions, which will help remove an ugly defect on leather shoes, you can use several tools.

Liquid skin

During the cleaning of sandals, the boots noticed an ugly scratch? Have tried all the improvised means, and the result is zero? We tell you a simple and proven method how to remove a scratch on leather shoes. To do this, you will need a remedy called "liquid skin".It can quickly solve the problem of minor flaws in the product.

How to use:

1. With small scissors it is necessary to cut off all protruding hairs of the skin on the damaged area of ​​the shoe.
2. With a slight sandpaper or manicure buffer, wipe off the pre-prepared surface with a gentle shave.
3. The next step is to degrease the surface of the boot. Use alcohol or other degreasing agent for this.
4. Apply a thin layer of liquid skin to the prepared area.
5. Leave the shoes for 10-15 minutes to dry properly.
6. In the end, polish the repaired boots.

Important! If the scratch on the skin is quite deep, apply the product 2-3 times. Before each subsequent application, allow the boots to dry.

Super glue or nail polish

In the process of wearing shoes, a situation may occur when a small piece of your leather shoes is torn. In this case, get rid of such an unattractive defect on your favorite pair will help super glue or nail polish:

1. Apply a small amount of glue or nail polish to the match or toothpick.
2. Treat the damaged area on both sides.
3. Take a clean cloth flap( preferably in the shoe tone), press the glued portion.
4. After 3-5 minutes, remove the finger. If a noticeable trail remains from the scratch, fill it with glue again.
5. Paint the glued part of the shoe with a suitable paint color, using a thin brush.

Important! If your shoes are made of thin leather, the tear on the shoe can be glued using the glue "Moment" or "BF-2".

Wax

Deep scratches on leather shoes, to a great extent, disguise in the ways described above, it does not work out. In order to remove scratches from the skin, apply special tools or wax.

Important! You can use both industrial and bees wax. In the absence of both, a conventional paraffin candle will work.

How to use:

1. Preheat the wax.
2. Apply a thin layer on the scratch and spread evenly over the surface.
3. Leave for a few minutes to allow the wax to freeze.
4. Polish the treated shoes with a soft cloth.

Important! Color shoes tinted with a suitable shoe polish.

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How to remove scratches on lacquer shoes?

It is always easier to protect varnish shoes from scratches and cracks than to eliminate flaws. Unlike shoes made from ordinary leather, defects on the varnish coating are more noticeable, and it is rather difficult to hide them. In the process of wearing the patent leather becomes less elastic, the surface acquires rigidity, from which the cracks appear faster.

Prevent the appearance of scratches

To keep the presentable appearance of your shoes and not to face the problem of how to remove scuffs on patent shoes, it should be timely. To do this, you must properly care for products made of such material:

• Do not use hard brushes during cleaning.
• Do not treat shoes with products containing oil products and solvents, acids and household chemicals.
• Do not wear boots at temperatures below -5 degrees, and shoes are higher than +25 degrees.
• For prolonged exposure to moisture on the shoe, be sure to wipe the product with a dry soft cloth and allow the shoes to dry completely.
  

Special care products for lacquered shoes

There are also special tools to help prevent this problem. A huge assortment of such products and the help of specialists will help you to purchase the necessary preparations, applying which you will get an excellent result:

• Wax-shine is a tool that will give your shoes a dazzling shine and the effect of new shoes. When applied to the surface does not require additional polishing.
• Polishing agent. Applied for artificial and natural patent leather.
• Special fluid. Gives the product a mirror cleanliness.
• Spray. Protective emulsion protects against dirt and dust.
• Milk for shoes. A tool for processing the product from dirt and dust.
• Water-repellent balm. Recommended for use in autumn shoes or in rainy weather.

If the defects on the lacquered shoes are still there, then you should not expect a miracle. Without your actions, they themselves will not go away anywhere. Start saving your beloved couple by using a pencil.

Pencil

Do not know how to remove scratches from lacquer shoes? In the process of wearing socks in places of bends on the lacquered skin, small cracks can form. You can hide them by applying an eyeliner or a conventional color pencil:

1. Touch the scratch with the eyeliner pencil.
2. Use a soft cloth or a lint-free cloth to wipe the pencil over the product.

Important! If the defect is deep and the skin is damaged, the integrity of the skin should be restored first, and then - the varnish coating.

Deep gusts of material should not be restored independently. In this case, contact a specialist in the workshop. Having an experience of working with such damages, the masters will carry out repairs more effectively and qualitatively.

Proper care for

patent shoes To ensure that your favorite pair of shoes, boots or sandals last longer has a beautiful appearance and shine, and you do not have to find an answer to the question of how to remove scratches on patent shoes, follow the simple rules of care of products from itmaterial:

• Keep footwear out of lacquered material away from heaters( batteries and heaters).
• Store your shoes in a cool, dark place, with constant air circulation.

Important! Dry parchment leather may crack.

• Each shoe or every boot should be wrapped in a tissue bag so that the skin will not stick to each other afterwards.
• Wipe the sandals in a timely manner with a soft cloth. Do not leave the product dirty.
• Always clean the shoes with a damp cloth moistened with soap and milk before scrubbing.

Important! Do not make strong pressure during the removal of dust and sand. Such actions will lead to the formation of scratches.

We hope that the tips and recommendations from this article will help you to keep the attractive look and mirror shine of your favorite lacquered and leather shoes, boots and sandals for a long time, and to prevent scratches, cracks and scuffs.