My leather boot look like they dont absorb the snow seal, leaving greasy, oily skin on the surface, why is that?
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I apply the snow seal and then use a hair dryer to warm the leather. Then rub the snow seal into the leather while the boot is still warm. The boots won't absorb 100 percent of the sealer so you will have a greasy looking boot for the first few times you wear them but that will diminish with time. I love this stuff! Keeps your feet DRY inside the boots.
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Use a hair dryer to warm the leather first. Then rub a small amount into the leather . You will see the Snow seal absorb right in. Do this two or three times , If you use too much Snow seal at first you will wind up with a greasy surface. The trick is the heat and small amounts at a time.
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Probably not much you can do. Your leather has a finish that does not allow the penetration of the Sno Seal. Your best option is to get some Kiwi Wax shoe polish and keep them waxed and polished. If you are using the boots for rough, outdoor activities, the Sno Seal will penetrate in a year or two of wearing off the original sealed finish. Look closely, your boots may not be real leather. Consult the manufacturer of the boot for care and use.
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There are two possibilities, one of them being that you simply put more on the boots than they could absorb. The other possibility is that your boots were too cold to absorb but little of the snow seal. Thus, heating your boots (I have had the best results with sunlight) should probably work better.
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I used Sno-Seal on these boots. Clarks Men's Bushacre 2 Desert Boots I bought the beeswax leather color and after applying Sno-Seal they are a very dark brown. If you notice the brown on the soles it is noticeably lighter than the leather after I applied Sno-Seal. I hope that helps.
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If the leather is already clean, you won't ever need anything more than #3. #3 keeps the leather waterproof and clean. I have a pair of Allen-Edmond Mapleton shoes that I use as my dress winter shoes. I live in Cleveland and we have normally crappy winters but this has been the worst for snow, slush mixed with salt and #3 has kept these looking like new. Even the stitching in the shoes is still white. #3 has darkened the natural leather and it also takes care of scuffs. I am not sure that it's necessary, but I do use #1 to clean the leather each time I apply #3.
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Absolutely, and without an "oily" residue. If the leather is really dirty, you may want to use a propitiatory leather cleaner first. If the leather is rather bad and you use this product only, you should have an extra clean rag available to wipe off a "gooey" residue that will form as this mixes with the surface grime. Just wipe that off, and then continue with your application of this product. When dry, simply buff and the feeling of the surface will amaze you.
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If you scrub the boots the best you can and apply as directed it should cover them up. It also covers most scuffs as well. I do a lot of plowing and salting in the winter and have the same problem and it works on my wolverines. Also is amazing at keeping your feet dry. Hope this helps
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Put your boots in a low oven, lowest setting, let your boots get warm (not hot) smear the product on. As much as your boots will absorb. Done
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A little goes a long way. Depending on the wear and abuse of your boots, I would think of months or years instead of number of times. In other words, you'll get your money's worth with Sno Seal.
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Hi, generally after cleaning the boot I just rub my fingertips across the product and then massage into the leather. The more heat you apply the deep it will soak into the leather, really depends on the boots you are applying it to.
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Not greasy at all. used it on natural finished leather shoes that don't have the thick waxy coat of most leather shoes. Mink oil is very greasy and leaves a residue on my leather boots that also makes them look darker. The Lexol oil left my shoes looking just like they did before I applied the product.
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I have not. I'd imagine a warm damp cloth would be best. I'd probably try that before I went to leather cleaner and shoe polish. I've found that the buffing is the most important part for not having the polish rub off on you.
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I usually soaked my feet in a warm bath the next morning to let it soften then just gave it a good rub with my fingers. You may want to try petroleum or baby oil instead of something so harsh. I found that some packages have stickier tape than others which I didn't like.
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no because of the oil moisturizer in the leather cleaner. Suede is not sealed like leather and is porous. Usually suede cleaners come with a brush to brush the nap back up on leather.
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It will darken the leather somewhat!But it will also water proof and seal the leather.I use it to seal and protect the stitching on my boots and so far it's worked all winter with just one coat
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I just bought some for my new Distressed Ariat boots. Right on the side of the package it says "DO NOT USE ON DISTRESSED LEATHER". Thanks for the heads up, that was sarcasm if you didnt recognize it. Thanks for the not so true description. Thanks for nothing.
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I don't think it much matters. Seemed pretty much like any cream to me. Did absolutely nothing for me at all. Used entire tube and saw no improvements whatsoever ! Personally, I'd use a cream that is made for oily skin. Sorry. Very disappointed in this Boots Photo Fix. Didn't smooth one single wrinkle what so every.
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How weird. Mine smells kinda like leather. Maybe you should return it if it doesn't clear up.
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Yes, the waterproofing coat on your boots wears off with wear and needs to be reapplied. I have tried many products and Sno-Seal is the best one I have used.