text: how do i get enamel out from black leather shoes??? it is 10:35pm here right now and i need this asap or before midnight! thank you 4 ur answers oil based enamel, try turpentine (though it might damage the leather) water based enamel, try hot soapy water.  worst-case scenario: sand the enamel lightly, then apply black shoe polish over entire shoe (well, both shoes, so they'll match) and buff.