How I Removed Factory Paint Off My Leather Shoes, My New Jeffrey Campbells

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So got gifted a pair of these Jefferies expecting them to have a bright teal color but...they were pretty dull because of a black overlay on top. So after mild research I decided to take it off and all of the paint decided to follow; perfectly fine because I was thinking of painting them later (there are of course leather paints out there). Decided to leave my shoes as is after I got done. I like the the contrast of blue leather inside and the distressed black exterior.

Materials needed:
Acetone - Got mine from Sallys
Cotton Balls
Painted Leather Shoes
Soap and Water - This gets dirty.
(optional) Gloves - they make things less dirty.

1. Wet Cotton Ball with Acetone.
2. Rub Away.
3. Done! Wash those hands! The paint is a bitch to get from under your fingernails.

The Originals

Bottom Shoe has been swiped away a few times.
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Top shoe is almost swiped to my liking and bottom has been swiped on the back half.
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Finished!
 
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