How I shine my shoes

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Next I take an old toothbrush and load it up with black Kiwi shoe polish.

I see you are using our nuggets over there...also, is it just standard "Kiwi" black nugget, or the 'Parade Gloss" nugget that they produce as well, it gives a much better finish. (seen in pic below)

My advice, don't use saliva. It has digestive elements that break down the polish. Use cold water instead.

Agreed, I put a wee bit of water in the lid, and use that.

To get rid of any of those wee scratches, i just use an old soft cloth, made into a bag stuffed with other cloth.

Heat the kiwi in the can

ARGGHHH!!!!

Are you eating our native birds over there?

[NCMC]

This I believe is an even better brand to get a shine with instead of Kiwi. It worked for many inspections. Lincold Stain Wax Shoe Polish - Black
http://www.lincolnshoepolish.com/

Or pay someone else to shine the shoes/boots for you - there are enough of them near any military base.

[dfmacliam]

I like the heated Kiwi and a liberal amount of polish on the shoe.. I buff it out with a horse hair brush then finish off with water and a panty hose, for that highly shined shoes.. pay attention to the whole shoe.. and finish it off with an edge dressing on the heel and edges..

[IRISH]

big apple shoe on w 33rd. $3... SORTED!

[JSFMACLJR]

I like the heated Kiwi and a liberal amount of polish on the shoe.. I buff it out with a horse hair brush then finish off with water and a panty hose, for that highly shined shoes.. pay attention to the whole shoe.. and finish it off with an edge dressing on the heel and edges..

And don't forget the soles!

[berserkbishop]

It takes me about 10 minutes per boot/dress shoe to get an inspection ready shine. I just start out with a couple of good coats of polish, then use parade gloss for my final. I use an old white cotton undershirt to buff the wax. They are great for shining shoes and I seem to wear out a new one each day so I have a surplus. I use water on the final coat most times. I agree with the statement about liquid shines, they are a rip off. No better shine can be attained than one attained with a little elbow grease!

[St. Amish]

It should take about an hour for each shoe.

An hour per shoe? If it took me that long for a shine, I'd never have had any time to do anything else when I was in the Army! With a little practice, you should be able to do the week's worth of boots in half that time.

[Bigkahuna]

" I'll have my man do your kit".

[string]

When you need a bit of extra shine fast the inside of a banana peel does well in a pinch

[Riverkilt]

Heat the Kiwi with caution, have seen it explode or "pop"....and catch fire....

Ron