Rajiv doesn't own a lot of footwear, but he takes care of the boots and shoes he wears and loves. Polishing Shoes, a basic skill that everyone should have.

Correction: Rajiv mentioned two types of shoe polish, turpentine-based and alcohol based. The two main type of shoe polish are actually:
"Wax-Based": the type of polish Rajiv used in this video, containing wax and a solvent (turpentine). These polishes are generally a hard cake inside the tin.

"Cream-Emulsion": containing some waxes but also water and emulsifiers (like ammonia). These polishes have a creamy consistency, like softened cream cheese.

To achieve the results in this video, use a wax-based shoe polish.




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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:40 Here are my boots, lets polish
• 1:40 Old German shoemaker delivers in a horse drawn carriage
• 3:10 Two colors
• 3:34 Applying the shoe polish using a toothbrush
• 5:07 Second step is the lint free rag rub ritual
• 7:00 Creating the next layer of polish
• 8:32 Depth and patina on the leather from a third layer
• 9:10 Creating that shine using water and wax
• 10:15 Comparison and then wait a half hour for next step the shoe brush
• 11:00 The antique shoe brush covered with a thin cloth step
• 13:00 The other shoe being done
• 14:20 White vinegar to remove salt stains on boots

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Shoe polish with turpentine base
• Glossy finish
• Darker shoe polish for a more formal feel
• Toothbrush to pick up the material
•The welt and toe of the shoe
• The areas where the cloth will not access.
• Perimeter of the sole
• Seeing the difference between a polished shoe versus a non-polished shoe
• Spend a half an hour polishing your shoes
• If the leather looks dry, don’t be stingy with the shoe polish
• Using water with the shoe polish to create a separate layer
• Very thin layers of wax that have water in between the layers create a unique shine
• Shoe brush vs. the antique shoe brush
• Use a color of shoe polish that’s close to the leather
• Top of boot should have a generous amount of wax


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