First off I would like to say thank you in advance to anyone able to help as this will save me tons of time and effort. I am new to the forum and am just dumbfounded with how much I have begun to learn by looking over peoples projects and reading tutorials.
I have a rather odd request but if there is anywhere to find an answer it looks as if I am in the right place. I have a pair of skate boots, they are all hand made in Minnesota using the same techniques they have been since day one, yet they are still the best in the game after several decades. My problem is they used a new material a few years back that was simply a color coating over a black leather, it has a chameleon effect with the leather as it changes colors from different angles. Well with that said it was a great idea that was poorly executed. The leather was very stiff and the coating wore off over a few months. My problem is the boots still have tons of life in them but I cant get the rest of the coating off. It wore off in the ankle area from all the movement and play in the leather at that part but the lower half is very stiff and has no wear thus the coating/laminate is still in tact. I have tried to remove it via finger nails and it is taking forever, I would easily have 8 hours into each boot to get these done and at that point a new pair of boots is only $200-300. So I am here asking for anyone help in hopes that a chemical can be used to remove this. Below I have a picture of what I am working with to give everyone an idea. Thanks in advanced and sorry for the rant.
