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[Colr]

Any ways of removing these raised leather spots caused by water marks?

Is that Cordovan?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

^ A solvent like renomat, turpentine, lighter fluid, etc and then rebuilding the finish with polish.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



I doubt it will get lighter if that were the case, no matter what the choice of solvent used to strip the shoe in teh future

Friction from rubbing the toe isn't what causes a dark spot, it is either wax, grease, or a chemical reaction, which can be remedied.

 

[Mr Engineer]

Is that Cordovan?

Yes

 

[DWFII]



I suspect the cobbler used an acetone based stripper to start with and stripped off the dye.  I asked him what he used to strip the shoe down and he said "deglazer."  

I really appreciate everyone's help here.  I guess big lesson learned here for me that I'm better off just doing my shoes myself.  

Deglazer is based on acetone or something that is near-as-nevermind identical.

You're generally better off letting the leather be what it is..."warts and all" than trying to change it into something it is not. If you don't like the leather or finish on a shoe, don't buy it. (not talking about the shell shoes above)

 

[Colr]

Yes

I don't own any cordovan myself but I'm led to believe that vigorous brushing with a horsehair brush will do the trick. About 15mins, I think.

 

[traverscao]

Folks, you all know what? **** the bad feeling, rock the flaw! Eventually, with wear and polish, it'll darken anyway, and that's part of the occurring patina.

 

[jerrybrowne]



Yes

For water marks on cordo, I wipe the area with a lightly damp cloth and leave for 24-48 h. This makes the spots blend in. Then I brush with a horsehair brush.

This is based on the advice of Nick Horween.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

just use a small amount of solvent and then repolish.

 

[traverscao]

just use a small amount of solvent and then repolish.

Would it hurt much though?

 

[Mr Engineer]



just use a small amount of solvent and then repolish.

What are some good solvents?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Read back like 20 posts

 

[traverscao]

OMG...

 

[traverscao]

Why didn't you make it the whole thread Pat LOL!!!

 

[namdaemun]

Question on suede

I have a medium brown brogue that I'd like to dye to Navy. I've been looking at Kellys suede dye but wonder if anyone can help teach me how to dye these from brown to navy.

Thanks!

Bumping this again. Can anyone help please?