Date: 22/03/2017 03:29:10
From: pesce.del.giorno
ID: 1041254
Subject: Leather Polish

I am tying to impart a high gloss finish to a dark tan leather watchstrap. I’ve gone about as far as I can with the Kiwi polish, but not shiny enough yet. Can anyone suggest a product to give a high gloss finish?
- thanks

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:40:12
From: sarahs mum
ID: 1041258
Subject: re: Leather Polish

pesce.del.giorno said:


I am tying to impart a high gloss finish to a dark tan leather watchstrap. I’ve gone about as far as I can with the Kiwi polish, but not shiny enough yet. Can anyone suggest a product to give a high gloss finish?
- thanks

Gloss acrylic medium from an art supplier?

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:42:54
From: sibeen
ID: 1041259
Subject: re: Leather Polish

Then spit polish the strap. Once completed wipe over with a bit of One-Go.

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:42:59
From: Rule 303
ID: 1041260
Subject: re: Leather Polish

The answer is not a product but a technique – Spit Polishing

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:44:07
From: sibeen
ID: 1041261
Subject: re: Leather Polish

Rule 303 said:


The answer is not a product but a technique – Spit Polishing

It’s both. Spit polishing uses a different style of polish.

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:45:48
From: Rule 303
ID: 1041264
Subject: re: Leather Polish

sibeen said:


Rule 303 said:

The answer is not a product but a technique – Spit Polishing

It’s both. Spit polishing uses a different style of polish.

Normal Kiwi polish?

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:46:33
From: kii
ID: 1041266
Subject: re: Leather Polish

See the chat thread.

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:48:31
From: sibeen
ID: 1041268
Subject: re: Leather Polish

Rule 303 said:


sibeen said:

Rule 303 said:

The answer is not a product but a technique – Spit Polishing

It’s both. Spit polishing uses a different style of polish.

Normal Kiwi polish?

Nup, special product. As shown in the picture I posted.

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Date: 22/03/2017 03:56:16
From: Rule 303
ID: 1041275
Subject: re: Leather Polish

sibeen said:


Rule 303 said:

sibeen said:

It’s both. Spit polishing uses a different style of polish.

Normal Kiwi polish?

Nup, special product. As shown in the picture I posted.

I’ve got similar results from both. We better compare notes next Pudd.

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:07:09
From: roughbarked
ID: 1041276
Subject: re: Leather Polish

I’d be using some dubbin neatsfoot oil or some beeswax.

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:15:36
From: AwesomeO
ID: 1041277
Subject: re: Leather Polish

sibeen said:


Then spit polish the strap. Once completed wipe over with a bit of One-Go.


That’s the way. I wonder if some marketing manager ever wondered why they sold a shitload of one go at some locations and at others not so much.

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:18:35
From: roughbarked
ID: 1041278
Subject: re: Leather Polish

AwesomeO said:


sibeen said:

Then spit polish the strap. Once completed wipe over with a bit of One-Go.


That’s the way. I wonder if some marketing manager ever wondered why they sold a shitload of one go at some locations and at others not so much.

Like near Kapooka for example?

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:20:12
From: kii
ID: 1041280
Subject: re: Leather Polish

Sgt kii, over there ——> just explained using a lighted match to help with the polishing ritual.

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:20:53
From: AwesomeO
ID: 1041282
Subject: re: Leather Polish

roughbarked said:


AwesomeO said:

sibeen said:

Then spit polish the strap. Once completed wipe over with a bit of One-Go.


That’s the way. I wonder if some marketing manager ever wondered why they sold a shitload of one go at some locations and at others not so much.

Like near Kapooka for example?

Near any big base especially those training. Not anymore though, no spit polish now.

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:23:03
From: diddly-squat
ID: 1041283
Subject: re: Leather Polish

kii said:


Sgt kii, over there ——> just explained using a lighted match to help with the polishing ritual.

the polishing ritual you say..

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:24:53
From: dv
ID: 1041285
Subject: re: Leather Polish

Is that Cates?

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Date: 22/03/2017 04:32:08
From: roughbarked
ID: 1041287
Subject: re: Leather Polish

I’ve always been told that neatsfoot oil is the best for leather. My problem has always been, since when did neat have feet?

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