**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.** - Page 251

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Originally Posted by OzzyJones 

I can't conceive of someone using a lighter on their shoes let alone a HEAT GUN!?!

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Originally Posted by Christian B 

Just searches for 'lighter shoe shining'; made me sad.

Why?  It works.

Also, acetone and bleach works as well for creating a real patina instead of the cream painted meh.  Not for the feint hearted shoe collectors.

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Originally Posted by dsmivtr 


Hey Gerry, depends on the color, but I've used cordovan cream polish (I know, I know, you're not supposed to use cream) on my #8 (Alden boot cream) and brown (Saphir cognac cordovan cream) and they work fine to darken the shell a few shades. Just as always, thin coats. Wax polish also works fine but I find the cordovan creams to have more color.

Boots I've used cream on (note they are not Alden so they do not have that glossy finish shell):
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Thanks for that - much appreciated!

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Originally Posted by Christian B 


Excellent shine video and beuatiful shoes!

I agree. The video is well done and you've got a good voice for voiceovers as well.

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Originally Posted by chogall 

 

 

Why?  It works.

 

Also, acetone and bleach works as well for creating a real patina instead of the cream painted meh.  Not for the feint hearted shoe collectors.

So would just putting that liquid muck with the built in sponge on your shoes if you're looking for time saving methods. I like to take my time; it's like meditation.

Now excuse me I've got a chateaubriand in the microwave

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Originally Posted by chogall 

 

 

Why?  It works.

 

Also, acetone and bleach works as well for creating a real patina instead of the cream painted meh.  Not for the feint hearted shoe collectors.

To each their own, I suppose.  I think it is similar to the concept behind antique furniture.  True antique furniture was once new and has become beautiful over time through proper care and use.  People who don't want to wait will buy new furniture and "distress" it to create a fake antiqued look.  Distressed furniture can be beautiful at first glance, but at the end of the day it is still an imitation of actual beauty.  Personally, I'd rather watch great things age naturally, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 

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Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent 

 

To each their own, I suppose.  I think it is similar to the concept behind antique furniture.  True antique furniture was once new and has become beautiful over time through proper care and use.  People who don't want to wait will buy new furniture and "distress" it to create a fake antiqued look.  Distressed furniture can be beautiful at first glance, but at the end of the day it is still an imitation of actual beauty.  Personally, I'd rather watch great things age naturally, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 

Well put, my good sir :)