Boots!

[MissySmythe]

Have had a good look at my beloved old hunting boots which have been kept stored up in a pillowslip. Yes, they are a bit old but they are much loved. Trouble is, they are a bit browned off?
Any tips on restoring?

 

[JenHunt]

you will need plenty of good black boot polish, and a couple of old cotton cloths (the softer the better, but not yellow dusters unless you want fluffy boots! old cotton knickers that you can dispose of when done are great! )

layer the polish on thick, leave for an hour or so in a warm place, rub in well with an old cloth . Then see where you're at. Repeat as necessary

would recommend Kiwi Parade Gloss shoe polish - wonderful stuff and you get a great shine from it too!

 

[MissySmythe]

you will need plenty of good black boot polish, and a couple of old cotton cloths (the softer the better, but not yellow dusters unless you want fluffy boots! old cotton knickers that you can dispose of when done are great! )

layer the polish on thick, leave for an hour or so in a warm place, rub in well with an old cloth . Then see where you're at. Repeat as necessary

would recommend Kiwi Parade Gloss shoe polish - wonderful stuff and you get a great shine from it too!

Oh thanks so much! The thought of drafting in old knicks just caused much mirth in the household I can tell you! These boots are so old they have been through the dubbin, layers and all, on to renovation then and awaiting the cavalry with the parade gloss!

 

[Rottie lover]

I allways spoon my boots,takes a while but works good,clean boots off with damp cloth,get an old spoon,an one tin of shoe polish(kiwi is good),tealight candle or a zippo,light it,dig a good size bit of polish out of tin with spoon,heat under the spoon till polish goes liquid,(WARNING it can alight)dribble the liquid polish over boots and use back of spoon to apply polish,repeat until boot is covered,leave in warm place to allow polish to soak in.Then using stiff bristeled brush apply more polish to boot,using a clean brush,buff to good shine,then slightly wet a polishing cloth(and in circurlar movments work polish in)pay attention to any seams or stitching,takes a good while but will bring a new lease of life to the boots,(do them like this when new an will last for ages.)

 

[4x4]

Another thing you COULD do is get some black leather dye (my friend restores saddles like this) and just dye the whole thing black again.

 

[combat_claire]

Renapur is always good for making leather supple again, my mink hunting boots often get left and end up like tramp's boots.

http://www.renapur.com/SITE/home_1.asp

If they are beyond help with polish and leather dressing then try here:

http://www.starcobblers.co.uk/

 

[farriersmum]

So what would you use to get stains off a new pair of lookey-likey Ariats? Stain looks like ketchup/blood/squashed berries? Tried dishcloth with a bit of washing-up liquid and it didn't come off, no idea where the stains occurred, they just appeared in the hallway!

 

[JenHunt]

not a clue I'm afraid FM.... what colour are the boots? are they the sort of chestnut colour of ariats?

 

[farriersmum]

Yes they are Rydale with bands around them, in 2 types of leather. I guess I walked in some berries or someone dropped something on them when I wasn't there!

 

[JenHunt]

i think the best thing might be Urad then - but not sure where to get it apart from at Burghley!

 

[farriersmum]

Am I the only one who cannot access the next page?

 

[farriersmum]

That's odd. I'm there now, what happened to Sniffy?

 

[MissySmythe]

That's odd. I'm there now, what happened to Sniffy?

strange days indeed............

 

[Rottie lover]

Regards to berrys/blood on boots,Water-based hair spray is also helpful in spot-removing leather stains. Do not use petroleum-based hair sprays, because the harsh chemicals can damage the leather. Use a hair spray with a mild hold to prevent the leather from hardening up in the long run.
. White vinegar is a useful cleaning ingredient to help spot-clean natural leather items. Mix one part of white vinegar to one part of water, and use a piece of cloth to draw out the stain with the acidic solution.Give that a go but try on a very small unobtrusive spot first.

 

[MissySmythe]

Renapur is always good for making leather supple again, my mink hunting boots often get left and end up like tramp's boots.

http://www.renapur.com/SITE/home_1.asp

If they are beyond help with polish and leather dressing then try here:

http://www.starcobblers.co.uk/

Ahaha the wonderful Renapur...completely forgot we have some (from Blenheim years ago). Have just given the boots a going over with it until I have time to do the specialist polishing.
Thanks for all the tips guys! Boots feeling better already lol!

 

[farriersmum]

Where exactly is the southern wilderness? We'v got some Renapur somewhere will look it out for using apres-vinegar!

 

[MissySmythe]

Where exactly is the southern wilderness? We'v got some Renapur somewhere will look it out for using apres-vinegar!

If I told you that I'd probably get banned? Not too far from you I suspect? Good luck with the Renapur, I've just done all my smart shoes with it. They now look as if I have spent HOURS polishing but takes about 2 secs - fab!