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  1. EnsitMike

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

    Not looking forward to the day I have to polish these contrast welt-strapped loafers.
  2. EnsitMike

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

    Can you post a close up picture? I've had this happen before. It was when I first started, and I thought the shoe polish color was supposed to rid of scuffs on the first coat. I ended up putting too much polish, which is likely what you have done. By now the polish should really have dried...
  3. EnsitMike

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

    Might have no relation, but are you trying to raise a high shine using a dark wax on a light shoe by any chance?
  4. EnsitMike

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

    If it is wax polish, the person above is right. If you apply the polish evenly it helps to create a nice base, then use water. Much of what will rub wax polish off is its rough texture in its pre-buffed state.
  5. EnsitMike

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

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  6. EnsitMike

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

    I use several different methods. I start out with a paint brush, then I move to a dauber, and I finish off with folded cotton swaps and buff in between each application. I did not thin the dye on these two, although I will in the future because I can see it making life just a little easier...
  7. EnsitMike

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

    I've looked into burnishing before. I found that wood and metal hand-irons are normally used. The trick is heat, which is done by friction with the wood, or by holding the iron over an open flame and running it across the leather. When the leather reaches a certain point, it begins to slick...
  8. EnsitMike

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

    Good advice. I went ahead and gave it a shot tonight. Now giving cirage style patina a try, I can say dye is much easier and more effective as well. Smoother blending and more consistent coverage are the main benefits. The cirage patina was very quick though. A plus if time is an issue.
  9. EnsitMike

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

    You, sir, rock Many thanks!
  10. EnsitMike

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

    Here is a pair I just finished. The pants are actually an oxblood color, so you can imagine the shoes are equally more warm in tone.
  11. EnsitMike

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

    That would actually make a lot of sense in the context that I've seen the words used. Thanks for the help, that cleared a lot of confusion.
  12. EnsitMike

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

    Can someone give some quick insight as to the difference of cirage and glaçage. From what I gather, glaçage is what we know as a spit shine or mirror shine in english, however I have heard that the cirage is an art in itself. At first, I was under the impression that cirage was the use of...
  13. EnsitMike

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

    I was given a full set of Allen Edmonds Carnauba shoe polish as a gift the other day. Does anyone have any opinions or experience with it?
  14. EnsitMike

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

    I now understand the want to put a spit shine on every shoe I own. Pulled out a pair of doc martens that I use as beaters, and the took to polish nicely. Also, I have a pair I did with neutral, but noticed the dye starting to patina from the rubbing. I bought some color matched wax-- is it...
  15. EnsitMike

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

    Thanks guys, really appreciate all the kind words. Can't wait to start the next project!
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