How to de-scuff patent leather shoes

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I was recently performing Colorguard Honors at a Veterans' motorcade. For pictures (in case you're wondering) see my Dropbox

Unfortunately, some genius decided to use a piece of cinder block to prop the door open, and I got my shoe scuffed up pretty bad when it decided to let go.

It looks worse than that in person.

How should I get rid of that scuff? These are my regular parade shoes so I want them as beautiful as possible.

Hector · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-12T16:02:39.433

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Nail polish remover or Rubbing Alcohol works!.

Apply a little nail polish remover or Rubbing Alcohol to a cotton ball to polish out the scuff marks. Then, apply baby powder or petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, to protect the shoe's material. This method works well for Patent Leather.

edited Nov 12 '15 at 16:02

answered Nov 12 '15 at 15:34

Hector

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even patent leather? – Daniel Nov 12 '15 at 15:57
absolutely! this method will remove your scuff marks, feel free to test it on a sample area if that helps give you peace of mind. Again, this method works! – Hector Nov 12 '15 at 16:03
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I'll definitely try it – Daniel Nov 12 '15 at 17:03
Cool please comment on here to let everyone know that it worked after you try it incase someone crosses this page later on down the road with the same question :) Thanks! – Hector Nov 12 '15 at 18:18
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I'm about to try it... Will let you know as soon as I do... – Daniel Nov 12 '15 at 19:22
Just tried it, and it didn't fix it completely, but it definitely made it look less horrible! Now I'm all ready for tonight, thanks! – Daniel Nov 12 '15 at 19:41
Awesome glad to hear! GL tonight! – Hector Nov 12 '15 at 19:47

How to de-scuff patent leather shoes

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