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Ignoramus7130 wrote:

If you, while wearing black leather shoes, accidentally step into a
bucket with used motor oil when getting off a ladder, the leather
shoes will acquire a beautiful shined appearance, with a deep, satin
black color. Make sure to watch your language, though.

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Ha!

Been there done that, got the t-shirt!

It was about 20 years ago... but in my case it was those white leather
Addias...

IIRC, it wasn't all that amusing when it happened... but everyone else
seemed to think it was hilarious! Have a photo around here somewhere.

Erik