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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Shoe Polish Colors and Protects Leather Jackets
Shoe polish designed for leather shoes works just as well for restoring and protecting leather jackets if used in small amounts and brushed in with a soft brush, and shoe polish is far cheaper than taking your scuffed leather jacket to a leather repair professional.
On the Other: Shoe Polish is an Abrasive Mess
Shoe polish applied to leather jackets for protection and color refurbishment can end up staining your clothes if not dried properly. Professional leather repair professionals do not recommend shoe polish for leather jackets as it is considered too abrasive for soft leather.
Bottom Line
You may use shoe polish to restore the color of your leather jacket and help protect it from the elements, but make sure to use a very small amount and to allow the shoe polish to sink into the leather for at least two days. Consider using shoe polish only on leather riding jackets and not on expensive leather dining jackets.
Source:
ValkyrieRiders.Com: Leather Jacket Scuff Repair
HowToMendIt.Com: Shoe Polish on Leather Jackets
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