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 or outdoor/field boots. Similar to bridle leather. Waxed to repel moisture and protect the leather. Not just a coating of wax. Edit: I's typin' while Mr. Flanderainian was postin'.
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 unnecessary. You get all the waterproofness you need from using a wax-based polish (the stuff in the flat cans), either by itself or after a cream treatment.
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 clean shoes? 8) Elsewhere online are folks who swear by coconut oil--and in theory, packing any leather chock full of oil makes sense, since cracking results from drying out.
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 requirements are different from calfskin. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning shell cordovan shoes. The most common mistake in shining cordovan shoes is using too much polish.
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 with oil/wax/conditioner. Soak in water and stuff with newspaper is specific spots to stretch where needed. Soak in water, wear, use hairdryer. Boil in water.
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. Leather will last for many years if treated this way. Your leather shoes came with oil in them and it is when the oil leaves that the shoes begin to really deteriorate.
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 strongly warned about the wax discolo(u)ring the leather, some claimed there was no effect. Has anyone ruined a seat with a waxed jacket? What precautions do Barbour owners take?
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.) or other wax products were at that time the recommended waterproofing agents. Nik-wax and other modern water proofing and conditioning products have supplanted Sno-Seal.
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 ("Stoddard solvent") to soften the wax so you can apply it. When the solvent evaporates, you then wipe off the now-hardened excess wax and other product, leaving (hopefully!) a nice ...
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 another when polishing. The high gloss shine appears faster. 3) Put a little shoe polish on the rag and rub in onto the leather using circular movements without using a lot of ...