Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

[newtojackets]

Had some beer spilled on these CXL boots. The beer seems to have left some dark spots on the leather. Is there something I need to do to get this out or will this naturally even out with time?

 

[newtojackets]

Had some beer spilled on these CXL boots. The beer seems to have left some dark spots on the leather. Is there something I need to do to get this out or will this naturally even out with time?

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any suggestions?

 

[Hide'n'seek]

any suggestions?

have you tried simply wiping down with a damp cloth ?

 

[newtojackets]

have you tried simply wiping down with a damp cloth ?

I have, made no impact

 

[Observe]

Have you tried pouring more beer on them to blend in the spots?

Jokes aside, I think unless you darken the rest of the boot to match with conditioner/oil/polish (or beer) you may just need to let it go. Easier said than done I know, but first cut is the deepest. Maybe using saddle soap or something would lift the spots off, but that seems like the nuclear option considering your boots look basically brand new.

 

[Jasonissm]

Happens often to my boots, nothing I've found will remove them entirely, but I've found ways to make them less noticeable.

The spots mostly went away mostly after I polished them lightly with med-brown wax. I like waxing my boots though, evening out the water spots was just a bonus, so if that's not your style, I'd avoid. The pictures here taken a week or so apart, first picture just worn, never conditioned, second is after light conditioner and wax.

What I think is the best option is just keep wearing them, especially if it's raining, if the entire boot gets soaked, basically it will even them up, but sometimes it won't fully even up on leathers like Shinki.

 

[Observe]

Happens often to my boots, nothing I've found will remove them entirely, but I've found ways to make them less noticeable.

The spots mostly went away mostly after I polished them lightly with med-brown wax. I like waxing my boots though, evening out the water spots was just a bonus, so if that's not your style, I'd avoid. The pictures here taken a week or so apart, first picture just worn, never conditioned, second is after light conditioner and wax.

What I think is the best option is just keep wearing them, especially if it's raining, if the entire boot gets soaked, basically it will even them up, but sometimes it won't fully even up on leathers like Shinki.

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Jack & White Bros? They look very White Kloud-y.

 

[photo2u]

I do not know a way to remove such stains. However I do have a tip to prevent such liquid penetration. I use Mink oil to waterproof any of my shoe wear.

 

[Jasonissm]

Jack & White Bros? They look very White Kloud-y.

Yep, my favourites!