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Frito Bandito · 07-13-08, 01:51

What do you guys suggest for that mirror shine? Currently I just use a few layers of standard black Kiwi polish. I just put on a layer using a foam applicator and buff it off with a dedicated MF, then repeat a couple times. It takes all of 5 minutes and the boots have a nice gloss to them but I would like to try getting that mirror shine. I've heard of using water to apply/buff off the polish, using a lighter to melt the polish into the leather, buffing the polish off with a brush, and all kinds of other wacky stuff. I assume the biggest secret is multiple layers?

Any tips, tricks, or suggestions appreciated!

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Frito Bandito Sir Velveeta Frito Bandito is offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 550	How do you polish leather boots to a mirror shine? What do you guys suggest for that mirror shine? Currently I just use a few layers of standard black Kiwi polish. I just put on a layer using a foam applicator and buff it off with a dedicated MF, then repeat a couple times. It takes all of 5 minutes and the boots have a nice gloss to them but I would like to try getting that mirror shine. I've heard of using water to apply/buff off the polish, using a lighter to melt the polish into the leather, buffing the polish off with a brush, and all kinds of other wacky stuff. I assume the biggest secret is multiple layers? Any tips, tricks, or suggestions appreciated!