Black boot polish.

[alexfitch225]

I'm currently in a situation where I need a good polish and shine kit. Any suggestions? I know some of you veterans have some insight hit me with it. I would shop around and try various ones but unfortunately I'm strapped for time on this.

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[armorer951]

I am not aware of a "kit", but Lincoln Stain Wax is the most durable product I've found over the years. (lots of years)

 

[phantomcycle]

You mite need to re dye your boots first then polish them I use Kiwi Dye and polish

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[dusty3030]

Lincoln Wax.
Boot brush.
Cotton T Shirt
Spit

Original Stain Wax Shoe Polish



– Lincoln Shoe Polish

 

[cowboy4evr]

MY son , a former Marine used Lincoln exclusively . You can get it through Amazon .

 

[Lee Barner]

KIWI parade gloss/good brush/elbow grease. lee

 

[phantomcycle]

In the military we had our inspection boots new never worn spit shined to high gloss then covered with glow coat floor polish (what a pain in the butt)

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[H Richard]

I always got the best spit shine with Kiwi.

 

[jag312]

I just bought a can of Kiwi Parade Gloss Black. It doesn't smell the same. Did they change the formula, or is my nose playing tricks on me?

My father only used Kiwi, and I learned from him.

 

[Lt JL]

without a doubt, Lincoln and Kiwi Parade Gloss are neck-and neck for first place

 

[ExcitableBoy]

Still have my old horsehair brush from boot camp (1969), a can of Kiwi, a piece of heavy flannel and a lot of spit combined with elbow grease. I don't get all that spiffed-up very often, anymore, but when I do, that's the ticket.

 

[Whitwabit]

Still have my old horsehair brush from boot camp (1969), a can of Kiwi, a piece of heavy flannel and a lot of spit combined with elbow grease. I don't get all that spiffed-up very often, anymore, but when I do, that's the ticket.

So do I and I think I have the Kiwi Black shoe polish from then too .. never dries out if properly shut ..

Only it was 1968 for me !!

 

[ExcitableBoy]

WHITWABIT;

Just a couple of Old Geezers... what do we know about anything?

 

[kwselke]

While not up to military spit shine standards, for my dress black shoes and Lucchese brown calf skin cowboy boots, I use Saddle Soap and neutral shoe Cream, a brush, and flannel buffing rag. Brush the dust and dirt off, wipe down with a damp rag, apply Saddle Soap per instructions on can and let dry to a haze. Buff off the haze. Apply Cream with built in applicator, no additional buffing needed. Very quick and easy to do. If the leather is scuffed you will need to use an old school black paste. If the edges of the soles are marred use an edging compound. The black shoes pictured are over 20 years old, and I think they look sharp.

 

[Old_Cop]

I always wiped off the shoe or boot then applied KIWI and buffed off with a horse hair brush. Applied more polish to the toe and used a match to melt it. Then use a cotton cloth over your finger , touch the polish to the tip and dip lightly in water (or spit). Work in a circular pattern and sooner of later you have a high shine. Once you have a good base it will go much faster. Touch up in between with a nylon (or pantyhose). Why KIWI, cause that's what my dad used.

 

[Dave IL]

Used Kiwi everyday in Military School.. no I wasn't a bad kid... however spit was necessary, I think I used water though.

Them shoes looked like patent leathers after we finished.

 

[UncleEd]

Interesting question for which I do not have a ready answer.

However, I will ask my batman Reginald and he will get back to you with the answer on how he polishes my boots and shoes.

 

[Salty RI]

I used to burn off the old wax with lighter fluid, then brush it off then use KIWI and a old T shirt and plenty of spit, when you were done it looked like patent leather.

 

[Rustyt1953]

For them that know:

 

[Kanewpadle]

Used Kiwi for years. Then I got smart and bought Corfams.