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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

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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 !

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 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 

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 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

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