DWSUDEKUM Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ever want a finish that was extremely easy to put on and maintain but were unsure as to what to do? I know that there have been times where I had a project that I was working on and I either could not or did not want to break out the brushes or rattlers to put a finish on a simple project. Then it dawned on me, a simple yet effective solution. Kiwi Shoe Polish. I could if I wanted to have a range of options from neutral to any color that they made in the shoe polish that was in the little cans. I am not talking about the liquid stuff in the bottle but the wax that is in the little round cans. It has the ability to stain and seal all in one step. Put it on, wait for the wax to haze then buff it off. All done. No fumes. Little mess. and should the finish be damaged just reapply the polish to that area and it will blend right in. DW wombatie, WigWag Workshop, Scrolling Steve and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have used it a few times in the past; GREAT REMINDER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Dan, There you go. Thinking again! Thanks for the great tip. I will try that. jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks for sharing ......Did not know it would work on wood . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Learn something new every day. Thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Interesting Dan. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodduck Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Never thought of that one Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks DW, it's an interesting tip. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I just might give this one a try Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 That's a new one for me. Thanks for sharing I will have to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ever want a finish that was extremely easy to put on and maintain but were unsure as to what to do? I know that there have been times where I had a project that I was working on and I either could not or did not want to break out the brushes or rattlers to put a finish on a simple project. Then it dawned on me, a simple yet effective solution. Kiwi Shoe Polish. I could if I wanted to have a range of options from neutral to any color that they made in the shoe polish that was in the little cans. I am not talking about the liquid stuff in the bottle but the wax that is in the little round cans. It has the ability to stain and seal all in one step. Put it on, wait for the wax to haze then buff it off. All done. No fumes. Little mess. and should the finish be damaged just reapply the polish to that area and it will blend right in. DW I'm with Wayne on this one ,Ya just never know till you try it!Good one DW ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 never tried it but will soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 DW, In the Army we would heat the Kiwi to get a better shine when it was buffed. (DO NOT use open flame to heat) Would use genuine horse hair brushes for buffing. Still got my brush and some dried up Kiwi. I forget how many times I shined boots or how many pairs in my 39 Army years. Started this in jest but wonder if that brush might be a better way of buffing the polish on wood instead of rag? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Great idea Dan, then strap them to your feet very hard wearing and water proof. Roly Sorry! Edited March 5, 2016 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 DW, In the Army we would heat the Kiwi to get a better shine when it was buffed. (DO NOT use open flame to heat) Would use genuine horse hair brushes for buffing. Still got my brush and some dried up Kiwi. I forget how many times I shined boots or how many pairs in my 39 Army years. Started this in jest but wonder if that brush might be a better way of buffing the polish on wood instead of rag? Larry Larry in my 9 Years in the Army I used this process many many time I have used it both way on wood... a lot will depend upon how detailed the work is. Both work good. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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