# How to Treat Fake Color on Leather Sofa
Painted leather can be a challenge because the paint fades over time to reveal the original leather material, which makes for an aged, undesirable look. Fortunately, it is not difficult to treat and re-color a painted leather sofa.
Things You'll Need
- Natural soap
- Damp cloths
- Dry Towels
- Shoe polish
- Shoe brush
Instructions
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Put a dab of moisturizing, chemical-free soap on a soft, damp cloth and rub it in to create a light lather.
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Rub the damp cloth on the sofa. Be careful not to let too much water contact the leather.
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Wipe the lather off with a new damp cloth.
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Buff the leather with a dry towel. Let the sofa dry completely.
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Scoop out a small dollop of shoe polish (color match the sofa) with a soft, dry cloth. Rub it over the leather in a circular motion. Buff the leather with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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