A cheap, good-looking alternative to real leather shoes is faux leather.They are not immune to damage and can make them look unattractive.You can make your shoes look new with a little do-it-yourself magic.
Step 1: The area should be wiped down with a soft cloth and warm water.
The area should be covered with distilled white vinegar.There is a small part of the area that is affected.Take a small amount of distilled white vinegar and apply it to a scratch on a paper towel.The area may swell as a result.Some of the scratches will be covered by the faux leather.The salt will be removed with the help of the vinegar.
Step 2: Use shoe polish to buff the area.
Wait until the area has dried after you clean your shoes and apply the vinegar.Then apply a clear shoe polish.Spread the polish evenly by applying it in a circular motion.Medium pressure can be used to evenly distribute the polish.Your shoe's color will not be affected by the clear shoe polish.The buffing will help blend the affected and unaffected areas.
Step 3: Pick up some paint that matches the color of your shoes.
If you want to match the color of paint on your shoe, take it to a home improvement store.There are a variety of finishes for paint.Try to match the sheen of your shoe with flat, eggshell or glossy paint.If you want to paint your scratches and scrapes, use the best paint for it.
Step 4: You can buy a bottle of Modge Podge at a craft store.
Again, try to match the sheen of your shoe by getting glossy Modge Podge.Modge Podge is an all-in-one kind of glue.It can be used on a variety of crafting projects.It works well when treating faux leather shoes.Shoe Goo has a variety of shoe-related purposes.It can be used to glue, seal, and finish as well.There is rubber in a tube.It becomes a rubbery material after being applied and dried.It will be clear.One may be better than the other at repairing damage.You might want to use both.
Step 5: You can apply a small amount of paint to the scratched area.
Once the polish has dried, you should put a small amount of paint on your shoe to see how it looks.If you want the paint to blend with your shoes, you need to test-treat the area with a small amount of paint.You are prepared to continue if it does.
Step 6: All your repairing materials should be gathered.
You will need a small container for paint, paper towels, shoe polish, and a nail clipper or fine-grain sandpaper.You should only use a small paintbrush if you want to paint the scratches and not the larger area around them.Any loose material around your scratches can be removed with a nail clipper or fine-grain sandpaper.You can be more precise with nail clippers.Sandpaper may be better for areas that are close to the sole of your shoes or boots.
Step 7: Use a nail clipper to get rid of anything hanging off the shoe.
There may be small scratches on your faux leather shoes.You want to remove the loose bits so you can cover the scratch.The area should be smooth.If you want to remove something in a specific area, you can use nail clippers or even tweezers.If you have a larger area that needs to be repaired, the sandpaper will be better at smoothing it out.
Step 8: There are sections that need to be repaired.
It is time to paint the scratches after your shoes have been wiped down.Take the tip of your paintbrush and dip it into your container.You do not need a lot.You don't want the paint to transfer unevenly.Smooth strokes are used to paint the scratches.Allow it to sit for a while.To remove clumped paint, wipe your brush on a paper towel.
Step 9: If necessary, add another coat of paint.
Add another coat using a little bit of paint at a time.Wait until you have painted the scratches to apply new coats.Make sure you only use a small amount of paint.You can end up with bubbles of paint on your shoes if the paint clumps together.Making the areas look different.
Step 10: The Modge Podge can be applied.
After the paint is dry, use a very light coat of Modge Podge or Shoe Goo and paint over the general area to seal it.The best way to apply Modge Podge is to use a different paint brush.If you only use one brush, make sure to wash it thoroughly and wipe it off with a paper towel.After you apply the Modge Podge, wipe the brush on a piece of paper to get all the excess off.Use the brush to feather the edges of the paint job so that you don't see any lines.Modge Podge paints on white.If the treatment has a color to it, don't worry.It will be clear once it dries.
Step 11: Put shoe polish on your shoes.
After everything is dry, give your shoes or boots a good polish to match your shoe.It is important to fully blend the areas of the shoe by polishing them.Any areas that still stand out will be smoothed out with the help of Polish.Give your shoes a new look.Depending on the severity of your scratches, you may want to apply polish before you seal the areas.You can make the polish under the sealant more permanent by polishing the scratched area.
Step 12: Take care of any other areas of your shoes or boots.
You should clean up any areas that are still dirty after you have treated the scratches.Before polishing the entire shoe, wipe down most of your shoes.If you have salt or dirt in your shoes, you can wash them with a cloth, water, and a small amount of white vinegar.Thoroughly clean your shoes to make them look as good as new.Before you wear your shoes, let everything dry completely.You could cause cracks and scratches to reopen if you don't wear your shoes or boots.
Step 13: You can protect your shoes with waterproof spray.
If you want to give your shoes or boots more protection, go the extra step.You can use a shoe wax or waterproof spray to protect your shoes.The protective step will help keep the treated areas from showing again.It will prevent new areas from being damaged.In aventilated area, spray your shoes.Make sure the spray or lube you are using is compatible with your faux leather shoes.