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[CWV]

I did a similar thing before. Overdid it trying to put on a burnish, and stripped off an area of finish to the bald leather. No amount of Saphir cream or polish restored it, it always looked wrong because the stripped patch absorbed the cream and polish differently. I bought Saphir shoe dye (use the color chart guide to choose the mix for the correct shade required), and did a spot redye blended in followed by re-creaming and re-wax polishing, and now it looks good as new.

Here they are now. I just need to put on a few more layers of polish to get them more even. View attachment 1623035 Can you tell which shoe was the stripped and refinished? ?

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[Munky]

It is worth noting the Loake Chester's come in two shades: tan and medium brown.

 

[Munky]

Does anyone have experience of caring for Waxed Kudu leather? In particular, I want to know if it is OK to brush them with a horsehair brush. I am familiar with regular Kudu but waxed Kudu is quite different. I am finding it difficult to find advice on this.

 

[CWL317]

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[milktoast]

Went to a wedding a couple of days ago and had a great time, so much so that some beverages seem to have spilled on my AE Walnut Strands. Suggestions on how I can clean these? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JFWR]

Went to a wedding a couple of days ago and had a great time, so much so that some beverages seem to have spilled on my AE Walnut Strands. Suggestions on how I can clean these? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Never tried any of these, but:

www.wikihow.com/Remove-Red-Wine-Stains-from-Leather%3famp=1

 

[Shetterd]

Has anyone tried this new Saphir product and can say how it compares against the old Super Inulver?
https://www.skolyx.se/en/suede-and-...or-protector-natural-waterproofing-spray.html

 

[calostro5]

I find the pommadier too thick and liable to leave streaks or splotches. Black and navy is fine, but I get a weird, mottled look from burgundy and cognac to the point I had to remove the polish afterwards.

I don't get that from Bdc.

I use the mdo cordovan cream, though, with no problem.

Do you use mdo cordovan cream in calfskin?

 

[JFWR]

Do you use mdo cordovan cream in calfskin?

No. On cordovan only.

I use Bdc cream on calf, cordovan on cordovan.

 

[manasdirge]

Guys, during my routine maintenance (wet cloth, brush then buff) I have found some dull spots （not as smooth as rest of the shoe）on these shell cordovan loafers, are they just dry?

Before using any product on them, can anyone chime in and suggest what to do？

 

[JFWR]

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[manasdirge]

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[JFWR]

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Shell gets a bit scratchy on spots where the rolls are sometimes. At that point, it is advisable to rub in some conditioner. It can also come from over waxing those areas and the dry spots is just broken wax that hasn't flaked off.

 

[manasdirge]

Shell gets a bit scratchy on spots where the rolls are sometimes. At that point, it is advisable to rub in some conditioner. It can also come from over waxing those areas and the dry spots is just broken wax that hasn't flaked off.

Thanks, I haven't used wax on them before, only some saphir cream (which contains some wax I believe) once.

If I go with the conditioner route, what product do you suggest? I have Bick4, Saphir renovateur and Saphir cordovan cream (burgundy) and saphir cream for calf (brown) at hand.

Do I need to clean previous products? have boot black two-face lotion for that purpose if needed.

 

[JFWR]

Thanks, I haven't used wax on them before, only some saphir cream (which contains some wax I believe) once.

If I go with the conditioner route, what product do you suggest? I have Bick4, Saphir renovateur and Saphir cordovan cream (burgundy) and saphir cream for calf (brown) at hand.

Do I need to clean previous products? have boot black two-face lotion for that purpose if needed.

No need to clean. Bick4 or renovateur will do the job fine.