What is "Wax Leather"? | Men's Clothing Forums
2008年8月23日 · Some one better informed than I can correct. "Wax" or "Waxed" leather is usually a wax or wax/oil compound infused into thicker leather, often used in casual footwear …
Mink Oil and Shining Shoes - Men's Clothing Forums
2008年8月1日 · Period. Just say no to mink oil for dress shoes! It not only darkens leather, but also makes subsequent polishing less effective in providing a good shine, and is completely …
New Shell Cordovan: To Treat or Not to Treat?
2017年12月2日 · 7) But then others ( e.g., Hanger Project) recommend Saphir Renovateur (a cream!) followed by paste wax. But again: Does that advice apply to brand-new, perfectly …
Wax Polish Build Up On Cordovan - Cobbler Help?
2008年9月24日 · Cordovan leather is vegetable tanned instead of the modern method of "chrome" tanning. Since cordovan leather already contains a large amount of oil/wax, the polishing …
Tips on making gloves fit? | Men's Clothing Forums
2014年12月16日 · Suggestions I have seen for leather gloves (but much of that came from when I was looking for motorcycle gloves); Soak in water for several minutes and wear until dry, treat …
Difference between shoe polish and shoe cream - Men's Clothing …
2007年1月13日 · It contains no wax so it mostly does not hinder leather oils being applied later. Leather oil is a product that lubricates the fibers of the leather keeping them from cracking. …
Barbours / Waxed Jackets and Driving | Men's Clothing Forums
2010年5月18日 · The seller accepted $300, may take less, Includes a hood and liner). I have scoured the internet and AAAC regarding wax jackets and leather car interiors; some posters …
Shoe Care: What is Dubbin? - Men's Clothing Forums
2006年12月28日 · When I sold mountaineering gear in the mid 1970's mink oil was reputed to rot the stitiching of boots. Daiber's Sno-Seal (It came in a blue can with a snow flake printed on it.) …
Shoe cream (conditioner) - does it really matter which?
2019年4月27日 · Shoe creams, polishes, and some "conditioners" (ones that incorporate wax) use organic solvents such as naphtha ("lighter fluid"), turpentine, and mineral spirits …
Removing too-dark polish - Men's Clothing Forums
2007年4月8日 · Our employees add 20 - 30% pure alcohol to the water when polishing. The added alcohol reduces the hardening time of the thin layers of wax that are applied one after …