hey man, i like the vid. im a police explorer, and weve got to keep our boots shined b/c we represent our police department when in uniform so we have to look on point. i used shine a different way, but i think ill do it this way from now on. thxs!!
@spruce4123 Bathroom items in a bedroom? Might be a bit unusual hahaha But I've considered doing a "College Survival" webseries. Just need enough feedback to do it. You can drop me some feedback at our Facebook page if you'd like. Maelstrom Film Productions. :)
@RearAdmirel Thank you for the props! And thank you for your service to our nation, as well as congratulations for making it into the prestigious USNA!
@medicgirl96 If your shoes haven't been stripped, you're doing okay. However, make sure to have at least TWO full coats of regular Kiwi polish, and one coat of Parade Gloss on your shoes before you fire shine. If you feel a bit nervous and don't want to fire shine, you can get a great spit shine using the method in my video! Just don't use fire- instead, massage the polish into the leather with small, smooth circular movements. Once the shine begins to glisten, put on a new coat
@AASAreaIV Unfortunately, no. My finances fell through at Embry Riddle, and it's too expensive of a school to just take out loans for. However, I'm going back to ERAU this fall, and perhaps even Det 028 again!
@cr4zyftw If you don't have shoe polish, there is still a way to shine your shoes, but it's not guaranteed. And you will never be able to fire-shine your shoes (without washing them first) if you use this method:
Pledge furniture polish. Yep. Just spray down the shoe, buff it, and you'll have a light shine. But DO NOT FIRE SHINE your shoes until you wash them first. Pledge polish is flammable and will ignite like gasoline vapor.
The fire technique is really good. The end result speaks for itself. When I was in Navy A school, I used an iron to heat the bottom of my polish until it all melted. This usually resulted in a huge mess and the polish would harden quickly.
Now I use something my sister introduced me to. You know those scented candle cake melters? I put the polish can on that and it melts it and keeps it melted. Then I just polish it right from the can. I'm stealing your nylon idea.
@vjm3 That's a great idea. I used to try a plate warmer.... after so many times of melting the wax, though, it became oily, and the wax stopped hardening lol
@AirForcePajamas Really?!? HOOAH! I didn't think I'd ever hear from one of you fellows! It would tickle me pink if the cadets from your Det saw this ^_^
@sorakairi1993 This should work for any black leather shoe. However, make sure you put a few coats of polish on the shoe EXTRA if your shoe is synthetic leather. This helps prevent burns.
Also, this method applies to any leather shoe of any color. All you need is an appropriate color of polish.
@sorakairi1993 Outstanding! ^_^ One more note: for synthetic leather shoes, watch out for more intense scuffing. If you have a scuff that penetrates to the synthetic material (through every layer of polish) you might damage the dye and leave a white mark behind. So if you sense a lot of wear coming up soon, you'll want to add some extra coats to the shoe! ^_^
Thanks, this helped a lot. My flight commander in AFJROTC has been on me about my low- quartered shoes, and I've spent a good few hours on them, but they didn't look as shiny as your do. And in appreciation of your work I will subscribe and like.!:D
Hi, I polish my shoes with the water method and use cotton balls. And I get a pretty good shine. But I just got my boots and how many layers should I put ? And should I add more polish when the older layer dries and polish at the last layer or should I polish in between layers? Does using a shine brush instead of using panty hose get a better shine when buffing? Other than cleaning is the buffing brush necessary? And doesn't fire shining peal off ?
@counkev You will want two layers of normal Kiwi "noir" (polish) before applying the Parade Gloss and fire-shining. No, you will want to buff your shoe after it dries after each coat. No, a shine brush is not nearly as effective as a nylon, because of the material. Silk is even better, but it is expensive and stains easily. No, the buffing brush is really only useful for cleaning.
Fire shine will not peel off unless scuffed- just make sure to buff it to keep it maintained!
1 hour with my bike boots (cheap nasty not smooth leather), a pair of boots and a pair of brogues, and one pissed off girlfriend about the wax that got brushed off ( oops :D ) but heck, the result is great, and best of all, it lasts after being fired, and if you scuff it, just a quick spit and brush with a kleenex, and you are good to go! - just don't burn your fingers half a dozen times on the bic - it ******* hurts!
@21AcesFtrSqdn You'll be happy to know this is an easy fix. You'll need Lincoln Patent Leather cleaner (available at a shoe store) to clean the scuff. Rub the Lincoln cleaner into the spot, and it should lift off. Then, get a container of Pledge furniture polish, spray the shoe, and buff it. Voila, instant new Corframs! :D
@counkev I personally recommend the 5.11 Tacticals. They had better padding and arch support, and wore in much more quickly than either of the Bates. However, the regular C3 boots are great at handling wear and tear, are easy to polish, and clean pretty easy too.
Which method is better this lighter method or using only water method? And can I also use the panty hole if I used only the water method (spit shine) ? And is it true if you polish the crease of your shoe (the part that bends when your walk) the polish will crack and chip off ?
@counkev It's better to fire shine, if at all possible. Just remember to be careful, and also have several coats of normal polish down before you fire-shine.
Yes, you can use panty hose for any kind of shine. The soft material is perfect for buffing a shoe.
Yes the polish will crack and chip off the crease over time. This is normal. Use a horsehair brush to wipe away the flakes before you fire-shine. A fire shine will hold up better and crack/flake less than a water shine, though. :)
@TitanTankNate Okay, so if I use a horse brush before I fire-shine the the polish from the creased area will be removed correct? And can I only use Kiwi Regular or only Kiwi Parade Gloss instead of using both? Because I am on a budget
@counkev Correct. You should use the horsehair brush before you shine your shoe each time. That way, you get rid of any dirt or particulates that could get burned into the shine, or worse, lit on fire!
You can use Kiwi Regular polish, but there's one tiny catch: you need two coats of regular kiwi polish each time you fire-shine. So Apply coat #1, let dry, buff. Apply coat #2, let dry, fire shine, let dry, buff. Parade Gloss contains greater amounts of wax, and is thus only needs one coat.
@broandme Thank you very much. The benefit of a fire shine is that it's relatively self-healing. If you scuff it (for example, in formation or during a business meeting, whichever applies to you) all you have to do is give it a good buff with the nylons, and VOILA.... instant re-shine.
hey im c3/c like u too and i have the bates low quarters and it came with the stock polish. they said to take it off by using rubbing alcohol..and then add layers of polish... but i was wondering if i can just polish over the stock polish?
and i have lincoln shoe polish if that makes a difference
@cr0ttych0p Don't use rubbing alcohol. I was told that by my cadre, as well, but I have shined shoes before. If you DO strip the shoe by using rubbing alcohol, you remove the protective epoxy underneath, which means you can only spit-shine or cottonball-shine your shoes. If you leave the stock polish on, you can polish over it. Start with two coats of the Lincoln Wax, then purchase Kiwi Parade Gloss and apply two layers of that. Add fire as I demonstrated, then smile in triumph! :)
C/4th Class AFROTC, Det. 165
Georgia Institute of Technology
Thanks for the video
burnn3 5 days ago
made in israel :) respect
simezra 1 week ago
@simezra Back at'cha ^_^
TitanTankNate 1 week ago
hey man, i like the vid. im a police explorer, and weve got to keep our boots shined b/c we represent our police department when in uniform so we have to look on point. i used shine a different way, but i think ill do it this way from now on. thxs!!
TheSigsauer229 1 week ago
@TheSigsauer229 I'm glad that this method will work out for you ^_^ This applies to leather shoes of both civilian and uniformed types :D
TitanTankNate 1 week ago
Suggestion for your next video.....how to organize bathroom crap in a small closetless bedroom lol
spruce4123 2 weeks ago
@spruce4123 Bathroom items in a bedroom? Might be a bit unusual hahaha But I've considered doing a "College Survival" webseries. Just need enough feedback to do it. You can drop me some feedback at our Facebook page if you'd like. Maelstrom Film Productions. :)
TitanTankNate 2 weeks ago
Im currently a 4/C Mid at the Naval Academy. I give alot of props to you dude, thanks for the vid.
RearAdmirel 3 weeks ago
@RearAdmirel Thank you for the props! And thank you for your service to our nation, as well as congratulations for making it into the prestigious USNA!
TitanTankNate 3 weeks ago
im a navy jrotc student my shoes werent striped but they havent been shined alot so can i fire shine? if not how can i get a good spit shine???/
medicgirl96 3 weeks ago
@medicgirl96 If your shoes haven't been stripped, you're doing okay. However, make sure to have at least TWO full coats of regular Kiwi polish, and one coat of Parade Gloss on your shoes before you fire shine. If you feel a bit nervous and don't want to fire shine, you can get a great spit shine using the method in my video! Just don't use fire- instead, massage the polish into the leather with small, smooth circular movements. Once the shine begins to glisten, put on a new coat
TitanTankNate 3 weeks ago
Are you still an AS200?
AASAreaIV 1 month ago
@AASAreaIV Unfortunately, no. My finances fell through at Embry Riddle, and it's too expensive of a school to just take out loans for. However, I'm going back to ERAU this fall, and perhaps even Det 028 again!
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
Hoooahh from DET560 from ny!
demonknightboy 1 month ago
@demonknightboy HOOAH right back at you!
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
thank youuuuuuuuuuu! my first inspection is tomorrow and you saved my life! haha
demonknightboy 1 month ago
Thanks
justifiedfan77 1 month ago
@justifiedfan77 You are very welcome!
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
what if you don't have shoe polish
cr4zyftw 1 month ago
@cr4zyftw If you don't have shoe polish, there is still a way to shine your shoes, but it's not guaranteed. And you will never be able to fire-shine your shoes (without washing them first) if you use this method:
Pledge furniture polish. Yep. Just spray down the shoe, buff it, and you'll have a light shine. But DO NOT FIRE SHINE your shoes until you wash them first. Pledge polish is flammable and will ignite like gasoline vapor.
Hope that helps!
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
The fire technique is really good. The end result speaks for itself. When I was in Navy A school, I used an iron to heat the bottom of my polish until it all melted. This usually resulted in a huge mess and the polish would harden quickly.
Now I use something my sister introduced me to. You know those scented candle cake melters? I put the polish can on that and it melts it and keeps it melted. Then I just polish it right from the can. I'm stealing your nylon idea.
Thank you.
vjm3 1 month ago
@vjm3 That's a great idea. I used to try a plate warmer.... after so many times of melting the wax, though, it became oily, and the wax stopped hardening lol
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
@TitanTankNate:
Yeah I noticed that. Worst also it uses up the polish quickly. I'll try the lighter technique for a can or two and see how it compares.
vjm3 1 month ago
Hooah from Det157, the other Riddle!
AirForcePajamas 1 month ago
@AirForcePajamas Really?!? HOOAH! I didn't think I'd ever hear from one of you fellows! It would tickle me pink if the cadets from your Det saw this ^_^
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
@TitanTankNate well I am tired of hearing "Air Power" and I like hooah. I'm 300 and I have showed this to a few of my cadets so ya we have seen it.
AirForcePajamas 1 month ago
@TitanTankNate Hua from Det 158 over in Tampa! Our Detachment is a lot smaller, but we have spread around this vid to show others. Good stuff!
AASAreaIV 1 month ago
@AASAreaIV HUA- nothing wrong with small Detachments.... gotta start somewhere! Glad I could help! ^_^
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
Will this work with any kind of black leather shoe? I want to do this with my dress shoes.
sorakairi1993 1 month ago
@sorakairi1993 This should work for any black leather shoe. However, make sure you put a few coats of polish on the shoe EXTRA if your shoe is synthetic leather. This helps prevent burns.
Also, this method applies to any leather shoe of any color. All you need is an appropriate color of polish.
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
@TitanTankNate Thanks for the reply. I tried it out and my shoes and they turned out great!
sorakairi1993 1 month ago
@sorakairi1993 Outstanding! ^_^ One more note: for synthetic leather shoes, watch out for more intense scuffing. If you have a scuff that penetrates to the synthetic material (through every layer of polish) you might damage the dye and leave a white mark behind. So if you sense a lot of wear coming up soon, you'll want to add some extra coats to the shoe! ^_^
TitanTankNate 1 month ago
@TitanTankNate Thank for the note! I'll be sure to keep that in mind :)
sorakairi1993 1 month ago
damn thanks!! it worked in my naval JROTC haha
stingray909090 2 months ago
@stingray909090 Hoorah, that's what I like to hear ^_^
TitanTankNate 2 months ago
nice vid! really helpt! btw, you are hot!
88forlive 2 months ago
@88forlive Glad I could help out! And thanks, good to know some appreciate my good looks!! (jk) <----- is not egotistical at all
TitanTankNate 2 months ago
Thanks, this helped a lot. My flight commander in AFJROTC has been on me about my low- quartered shoes, and I've spent a good few hours on them, but they didn't look as shiny as your do. And in appreciation of your work I will subscribe and like.!:D
Crumbeliveable01 3 months ago
@Crumbeliveable01 Always sincerely appreciated! :D
TitanTankNate 2 months ago
Hi, I polish my shoes with the water method and use cotton balls. And I get a pretty good shine. But I just got my boots and how many layers should I put ? And should I add more polish when the older layer dries and polish at the last layer or should I polish in between layers? Does using a shine brush instead of using panty hose get a better shine when buffing? Other than cleaning is the buffing brush necessary? And doesn't fire shining peal off ?
counkev 3 months ago
@counkev You will want two layers of normal Kiwi "noir" (polish) before applying the Parade Gloss and fire-shining. No, you will want to buff your shoe after it dries after each coat. No, a shine brush is not nearly as effective as a nylon, because of the material. Silk is even better, but it is expensive and stains easily. No, the buffing brush is really only useful for cleaning.
Fire shine will not peel off unless scuffed- just make sure to buff it to keep it maintained!
Hope that helps!
TitanTankNate 3 months ago
Great video. Just took the mystery out of fire shining. Thanks for making this!!!
numeristacom 3 months ago
@numeristacom You, my friend, are so very welcome. :)
TitanTankNate 3 months ago
@TitanTankNate
1 hour with my bike boots (cheap nasty not smooth leather), a pair of boots and a pair of brogues, and one pissed off girlfriend about the wax that got brushed off ( oops :D ) but heck, the result is great, and best of all, it lasts after being fired, and if you scuff it, just a quick spit and brush with a kleenex, and you are good to go! - just don't burn your fingers half a dozen times on the bic - it ******* hurts!
Cheers !!
numeristacom 3 months ago
I got a few scuffs on my corframs!!!!!! HELLLLPPPPP!!!!!!!
21AcesFtrSqdn 4 months ago
@21AcesFtrSqdn You'll be happy to know this is an easy fix. You'll need Lincoln Patent Leather cleaner (available at a shoe store) to clean the scuff. Rub the Lincoln cleaner into the spot, and it should lift off. Then, get a container of Pledge furniture polish, spray the shoe, and buff it. Voila, instant new Corframs! :D
TitanTankNate 4 months ago
creepy cupboard at :20 D:
Toxic63 4 months ago 2
@Toxic63 D: Oh noes. I always knew something was wrong with my buddy's house.
TitanTankNate 4 months ago
I need to buy some boots and I was wondering which ones I should get. I am deciding between Bates C3 Bates ICS or the 5.11 ATAC
counkev 5 months ago
@counkev I personally recommend the 5.11 Tacticals. They had better padding and arch support, and wore in much more quickly than either of the Bates. However, the regular C3 boots are great at handling wear and tear, are easy to polish, and clean pretty easy too.
But overall, I'd say the 5.11s. Hope that helps!
TitanTankNate 5 months ago
Thank you!!
KrysisAirsoft 5 months ago
@KrysisAirsoft You're very welcome!
TitanTankNate 5 months ago
Which method is better this lighter method or using only water method? And can I also use the panty hole if I used only the water method (spit shine) ? And is it true if you polish the crease of your shoe (the part that bends when your walk) the polish will crack and chip off ?
counkev 5 months ago
@counkev It's better to fire shine, if at all possible. Just remember to be careful, and also have several coats of normal polish down before you fire-shine.
Yes, you can use panty hose for any kind of shine. The soft material is perfect for buffing a shoe.
Yes the polish will crack and chip off the crease over time. This is normal. Use a horsehair brush to wipe away the flakes before you fire-shine. A fire shine will hold up better and crack/flake less than a water shine, though. :)
TitanTankNate 5 months ago
@TitanTankNate Okay, so if I use a horse brush before I fire-shine the the polish from the creased area will be removed correct? And can I only use Kiwi Regular or only Kiwi Parade Gloss instead of using both? Because I am on a budget
counkev 5 months ago
@counkev Correct. You should use the horsehair brush before you shine your shoe each time. That way, you get rid of any dirt or particulates that could get burned into the shine, or worse, lit on fire!
You can use Kiwi Regular polish, but there's one tiny catch: you need two coats of regular kiwi polish each time you fire-shine. So Apply coat #1, let dry, buff. Apply coat #2, let dry, fire shine, let dry, buff. Parade Gloss contains greater amounts of wax, and is thus only needs one coat.
TitanTankNate 5 months ago
@militantatheist77 Oorah, my good sir. Oorah. :) Thank you very much.
TitanTankNate 6 months ago
Very nice video, very quick method.
broandme 6 months ago
@broandme Thank you very much. The benefit of a fire shine is that it's relatively self-healing. If you scuff it (for example, in formation or during a business meeting, whichever applies to you) all you have to do is give it a good buff with the nylons, and VOILA.... instant re-shine.
TitanTankNate 6 months ago
hey im c3/c like u too and i have the bates low quarters and it came with the stock polish. they said to take it off by using rubbing alcohol..and then add layers of polish... but i was wondering if i can just polish over the stock polish?
and i have lincoln shoe polish if that makes a difference
cr0ttych0p 7 months ago
@cr0ttych0p Don't use rubbing alcohol. I was told that by my cadre, as well, but I have shined shoes before. If you DO strip the shoe by using rubbing alcohol, you remove the protective epoxy underneath, which means you can only spit-shine or cottonball-shine your shoes. If you leave the stock polish on, you can polish over it. Start with two coats of the Lincoln Wax, then purchase Kiwi Parade Gloss and apply two layers of that. Add fire as I demonstrated, then smile in triumph! :)
TitanTankNate 7 months ago
@TitanTankNate thanks man. will do.
cr0ttych0p 7 months ago
thx bro u deserve more views!
DaNO324 11 months ago 2
@DaNO324 Thanks, man. I try!
TitanTankNate 11 months ago