How to get the ultimate shoe shine
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I have a decent pair of black leather shoes which I want to give a real shine too. There does`nt seem to be a traditional shoe shine in Nottingham so will do it myself. Have any of you any tips or secrets you could share to assist me in my quest?
I`ve done all the usual searches on Google and on here but wanted to ask about any tips some of you may have that I have not discovered.
I`ve done all the usual searches on Google and on here but wanted to ask about any tips some of you may have that I have not discovered.
Bee_Jay said:
Spit, polish and elbow grease - that's it. It works.
Use Kiwi, not Cherry Blossom or any of that other stuff. Don't buy 'Parade Gloss'. Just bog standard black Kiwi polish, some dusters and a brush.
Use Kiwi, not Cherry Blossom or any of that other stuff. Don't buy 'Parade Gloss'. Just bog standard black Kiwi polish, some dusters and a brush.
Edited by Bee_Jay on Sunday 21st December 16:49
You can get a mirror finish if you persevere
ok.......
What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
Edited by Cara Van Man on Sunday 21st December 17:09
Cara Van Man said:
ok.......
What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
Forgot to mention the cotton wool bit in my original post - essential for mirror finish...What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
Cara Van Man said:
ok.......
What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
My old man used the back of a spoon for doing something to his boots when he was in the forces whats was that for ? What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
Edited by Cara Van Man on Sunday 21st December 17:09
pies said:
Cara Van Man said:
ok.......
What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
My old man used the back of a spoon for doing something to his boots when he was in the forces whats was that for ? What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
Edited by Cara Van Man on Sunday 21st December 17:09
Edited by Cara Van Man on Sunday 21st December 17:31
pies said:
Cara Van Man said:
ok.......
What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
My old man used the back of a spoon for doing something to his boots when he was in the forces whats was that for ? What sort of gloss do you want?
Just average shiney or 'parade standard'?
If it's the latter, be prepared to spit and polish for hours on end to get them to the sort of standard mine are. Apply a small amount of polish on the COTTON duster, then spit onto the surface and make small circular motions with a light pressure. Repeat this for several hours until you have a smooth finish that is starting to gloss. You will end up with a smooth glossy finish that can also be enhanced by running under a cold tap and gently rubbing with wet cotton wool to finish off without any scratches or smears.
When I used to do parades for the Queen at Windsor and Horseguards I even used to 'bull' in between the tread on the soul in case I passed out and was 'feet up'
Edited by Cara Van Man on Sunday 21st December 17:09
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