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Care and Polishing for JL Dk. Brown Misty Calf

post #1 of 4
12/22/11 at 5:48pm
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Hi guys, first post so here goes.

I'm looking for any advice or experience that someone may offer in taking care of the John Lobb Dark Brown Misty Calf finish. I've done some research here and have seen some problems with sustaining the museum calf finish but have not seen anything similiar said about the Misty. When I say problems I'm specifially talking about this thread.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/124463/lobb-chestnut-museum-calf-cream-polish-recommendation

I have a pair of the 2010 St. Crepin in Dk. Brn. Misty and really want to preserve the finish as best as I can, understanding that all shoe care products change the color of the shoe slightly over time. I'm not a newbie to polishing shoes but taking care of the appealing subtle antiquing is something that is outside of my lane.

So with that said I have worn them probably ten times in six months and just tonight went over them thoroughly with Renovateur, so I'm ready to start actually polishing. I have the JL Dk. Brown creme and wax along with JL Neutral creme.

Any advice specifically regarding the Dk. Brn. Misty would be greatly appreciated. I really don't want to screw up the finish on a $1500+ shoe due to my ignorance.

Thanks!
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post #2 of 4
12/22/11 at 5:56pm
Use the polish sparingly. I have chestnut museum calf Phillip IIs that are over 2 years old and the finish looks great. About the 3d time I polished them, however, I used too much polish, ruined the finish, and it took forever to get off. Just apply a thin film of polish and brush and buff vigorously.
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post #3 of 4
12/22/11 at 6:02pm
I also have the JL 2010 St Crepin in dark brown misty. I use the JL dark brown creme sparingly after every wear, and use the JL neutral wax about every other month. The shoes have held up nicely.
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post #4 of 4
12/22/11 at 6:24pm
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Thanks guys I appreciate the quick replies.

JayJay I don't have the neutral wax, just the creme. Do you find that the neutral wax adds a significant final touch that the dark brown creme doesn't have? My experience is limited to spit-shining black shoes and boots in the military so the cremes and use of neutral products is a new route for me. I had really good luck using Renovateur followed by black creme then wax on my JL Black Museum Calf Chapels.
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