Posts by Wrighty

Hi all   I am trying to to identify the model of these Church's shoes. I purchased them from a guy who was selling his collection - they look to be fairly old and are shell cordovan, but are in great condition.   I...

Quote:Originally Posted by zchen Question, on a pair of shoes I just got from thrifting, the toe area appears darker than the rest of the shoe, it also feels slightly rougher/waxier, not as smooth as the other areas and refuse to...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lear  Okay, I'm trying not to post info that's already contained here. I guess nobody realised it would grow to nearly 3,000 posts. Anyway, I've been dabbing a bit of the old wax onto a pair...

Quote:Originally Posted by BrizzleCizzle W, I think your assumptions are accurate. What it looks like, to me, is that this is a problem inherent to the leather. Since reno isn't doing any good, i'm inclined to think that the...

Quote:Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH I would put a few very thin layers of cream polish and buff between applications. After that I would use wax polish, again very thin, buff and repeat until you have a luster. I think you...

Quote: Originally Posted by joiji    Look like calf to me.    Missing the cream step will just not replenish colour. If you've replemished the oils of the leather with reno, after...

Quote: Originally Posted by joiji    Leave the reno on and live with a brush shine? Maybe let it have a day or so to rest and see if the dark spot goes away, without stripping the finish again. Then from...

Quote: Originally Posted by Gerry  Typically that kind of stain can be caused by using to much water in an effort to create a spit shine but as you say this happens when you use no water it may be a different cause or the...

Quote:Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH  Don't know how I missed it, lots to learn still...

Quote:Originally Posted by Gerry Typically that kind of stain can be caused by using to much water in an effort to create a spit shine but as you say this happens when you use no water it may be a different cause or the water you...