Usually, people clean, condition, polish, and then waterproof their leather shoes. So i polish first or apply this first?
1508351
It is my understanding that this product does it all in one step. It seems to work for my leather boots. I have used bear fat and mink oil this stuff is much easier to use.
1508352
This is a cleaner/ conditioner, so you would apply this to the shoe before waterproofing.
1508353
As with any leather goods, the best practice is to clean them well before waterproofing. As the waterproofing tends to seal the pores of the leather, it probably makes sense to condition the leather also before applying waterproofing. Polish also seals the surface of leather so I would recommend saving that for your last step and do that over the waterproofing. Hope this helps.
1161903
I have done them both ways. Big thing, make sure your nails are very dry from water. And that your hands are warm, sticks better. I use the French nails, if you have a pretty color nail bed of your own, no need to polish first with a color. I do, mine are not great. After applying, I put a coat of clear instant dry clear over them. They last up to 4 weeks. Totally worth the time to apply, first time took me 2 hours. Now I'm down to an hour. Well worth it. Hope this helps.
715325
Immediately. I only used it on spots where the finish was worn away. I did not use it on the entire floor. It soaks right in and there is no drying or anything, although I did take a dry cloth and wiped over it after I applied it with the polish cloth.
849105
For water proofing try something like Leather milk #3. However, the best protection is elbow grease: wipe it dry when it gets wet, keep it clean, and use any quality leather conditioner every once in a while (see product instructions). The number of leather care products on Amazon alone boggles the mind.
2198219
Christine, I use it on suede as well. For example, I soaked a pair of suede shoes in the rain. Used Bicks 5 on them and brought them back to life [like new]. The shoes were darkened a bit at first, but later returned to their original color. I love this stuff. Threw my Lexol leather treatment away when I found this.
1041141
This is a cleaner. If the leather is dirty, which is normal, this would be the first step. Second step would be a product which restores the leather.
1828389
Water is really bad for leather, it really dries it out and often times leaves water stains. This product can definitely help with putting back the needed hydration, but NOT sure if it will restore it though. Depending on how bad the leather is damaged, it might not completely restore it to its full beauty. If these gloves means a lot to you, I think it would be worth the try. You might need more than one application to put back the much needed hydration and moisture. Make sure each time, let it dry completely and then do another application. I had shoes that got pretty dried up because of rain and I had to do 2-3 applications. Hope this helps. Water is really bad for leather, it really dries it out and often times leaves water stains. This product can definitely help with putting back the needed hydration, but NOT sure if it will restore it though. Depending on how bad the leather is damaged, it might not completely restore it to its full beauty. If these gloves means a lot to you, I think it would be worth the try. You might need more than one application to put back the much needed hydration and moisture. Make sure each time, let it dry completely and then do another application. I had shoes that got pretty dried up because of... » Read More Water is really bad for leather, it really dries it out and often times leaves water stains. This product can definitely help with putting back the needed hydration, but NOT sure if it will restore it though. Depending on how bad the leather is damaged, it might not completely restore it to its full beauty. If these gloves means a lot to you, I think it would be worth the try. You might need more than one application to put back the much needed hydration and moisture. Make sure each time, let it dry completely and then do another application. I had shoes that got pretty dried up because of rain and I had to do 2-3 applications. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have been using it on a new pair of Doc Marten loafers. Not really dress shoes, but nicer than my boots and romeos. It works really well, and keeps them looking new. As for the finish on your dress shoes, that I do not know. If the shoes can take a treatment like this rather than just polish, I think it should be fine. But, like Gary said, I would check a small area first.
1234576
Yes, M105 (compound) first, then M205 (polish), then apply a wax or sealant for protection.
210322
Preparation is very important to the success of any coating or waterproofer project! You need to remove all dirt, grime and mold from the surface where product will be applied. Mold should be not just rinsed off, but killed chemically for best results. There are many products on the market that will do this. Follow this up with a thorough rinsing and then let it dry at least overnight before applying the Rainguard Waterproofer.
1949588
It depends on the leather used in the shoe. This stuff is made for aniline leather, which is leather without a topcoat sealant. It seeps into the leather. The leather used in some dress shoes is sealed (such as those made of patent leather), so this product would be inappropriate on such shoes.
1149891
I used it on my shoes. While there isn't a residue when rubbed in and then polished it does change the colour and it is viscious when it leaks from the bottle.
1949587
Heavy Duty LP (Leather Preservative) might be suitable for dress shoes. As they say it will darken your shoes a bit but probably not as bad as some others. The LP is comprised of Beeswax (typical ingredient) and I believe tree resin. Unlike petroleum or neatsfoot oil the tree resin should not turn your shoes into wet noodles after multiple applications. I'm still researching various leather treatments but Obenaufs LP seems to popular for gun holsters which need to maintain their shape.
944074
It is more of a conditioner. Moisturizers & makes the leather look less dry. Will cover very minimal scratches. It will not help with gouges & deep scratches.
775665
I left my polish on thinking it would okay. When I rinsed my feet afterwards I did notice some of the polish did come off of my nails. So I would suggest removing it beforehand.
2125584
warm the boots up...in sunny spot maybe? and re buff them. Too much wax makes em sticky. Heat and buff thins the coating.
1205619
I use a rough stone. Soak in warm water use the product and then let your foot rest for a minute or so before scrubbing one last time with a stone I use it every other day if I get a rough patch.