EG Edwardian Polishing Frustration

[rrosals]

I have a pair of EG shoes in Edwardian Antique that every time I polish them they seem to darken and look more like Chestnut in color. I have used various methods as described in previous threads. Is this color change common? Is it actually a desired look for them to darken? Thank you

 

[scnupe7]

Originally Posted by rrosals

I have a pair of EG shoes in Edwardian Antique that every time I polish them they seem to darken and look more like Chestnut in color. I have used various methods as described in previous threads. Is this color change common? Is it actually a desired look for them to darken? Thank you

What color polish are you using? I use Kiwi tan and have never had a problem with darkening.

 

[metkirk]

The same thing happens to my CJ Westbourne, I was using Kiwi neutral, didn't help at all.

 

[rrosals]

I have been using Saphir Medaille D'Or cream in light brown and also using Medaille D’Or Renoveteur before applying the polish.

 

[Golf_Nerd]

Originally Posted by rrosals

I have been using Saphir Medaille D'Or cream in light brown and also using Medaille D'Or Renoveteur before applying the polish.

Usually a darkening should not happen. But with using Medaille D'Or Renoveteur the finish is removed and with new cream is darkening (it always get darker and not lighter).

So IMO to keep them the way they are: don't use the Medaille D'Or Renoveteur (often).

 

[rrosals]

That must be it. Thank you for the advice Golf_Nerd. I will lay off the Renoveteur.

 

[ccffm1]

Originally Posted by metkirk

The same thing happens to my CJ Westbourne, I was using Kiwi neutral, didn't help at all.

Actually, neutral polish usually has a darkening effect on light leathers if used frequently. In order to avoid it you should use a cream or wax of the same color or just slightly lighter than the shade of the leather.

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Not to steal the thread or anything but I was just wondering what polish I should use for dark oak. Thanks!

 

[Christofuh]

"Neutral" cream can leave a hideous looking build-up over time. Dark oak calf while certainly beautiful is gonna be a PIA to care for. For that very reason I passed up a pair of Bontonis with tank-like construction and sick asking price. Because how the hell was I going to maintain a skin dyed to imitate autumn leaf ?

 

[metkirk]

Originally Posted by Christofuh

"Neutral" cream can leave a hideous looking build-up over time.
Dark oak calf while certainly beautiful is gonna be a PIA to care for.
For that very reason I passed up a pair of Bontonis with tank-like construction and sick asking price.
Because how the hell was I going to maintain a skin dyed to imitate autumn leaf ?

I didn't know. Now I have to buy new polish again

What do you suggest for CJ Westbourne in Chestnut? Thanks.

 

[Christofuh]

Is that what the shoos look like ?
If so, then find your nearest Allen Edmonds (with Westbournes on) outlet and go thru their selection of creams.
They're the place for brownish shades.

 

[scnupe7]

Originally Posted by metkirk

I didn't know. Now I have to buy new polish again

What do you suggest for CJ Westbourne in Chestnut? Thanks.

Kiwi mid tan

 

[ziggyosk]

T&A in NYC told me to use dark brown on the chestnut colored C&J shoes. I have Belgraves in Chestnut.

 

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by rrosals

That must be it. Thank you for the advice Golf_Nerd. I will lay off the Renoveteur.

You probably shouldn't be using light brown either. Switch to tan. That appears the closest color to the Edwardian. Brown is brown, and it will certainly darken.

 

[Manton]

I use Kiwi Tan and I have never had a problem.