Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $12, Amazon. Dip a cloth in some olive oil, rub it over your shoes. Dampen a rag with the solution and wipe it all around the leather. Scrub stained parts gently to make the solution seep in and set. Wipe the vinegar solution off. After leaving the solution to sit on the leather for a couple of minutes get another clean rag dampened with pure water and wipe the vinegar off of. The shiny glossy surface of patent leather can be hard to remove but it’s possible to strip off a piece of its layer to dull it up and reduce its shine. If your patent leather has a wax mirror shine, then you can get a leather wax remover to help you remove if not all a significant part of it.
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PATENT LEATHER
How to clean and shine
Here is how to clean and shine these women's red
patent leather shoes and purse
What is Patent Leather?
Patent leather is normal leather with a high gloss finish. To obtain this hard glossy surface, in the final steps of tanning, a varnish or lacquer is applied.
The use of the word Patent most probably refers to the meaning of protection, and ironically, the process was invented by an American named Mr. Boyden who omitted to patent his inventions and did not benefit financially from it...
Its unique high gloss finishes has made patent leather very popular for dance shoes and tuxedo dress shoes but it is also used for handbags, purses and clothing.
How to clean and shine patent leather
“I'm currently in the Military Forces Honor Guard. And we normally wear Patent Leather shoes. All I have to say is OH MY GOD! I love the Vernice product that I bought. Patent leathers is normally shiny and Vernice makes it shinier and cleaner. The shine even last for days. All I have to say is I love it! Thanks!”
J. M. , NY
There are only two simple steps to care for patent leather: cleaning and shining.
Cleaning should be done after each use with AQUILA gentle leather cleaner and a soft cloth; otherwise dirt starts attacking the varnish, eventually reducing its shiny finish.
Using AQUILA not only prevents the side effects of chlorine and minerals contained in water, it makes it very easy to dissolve dirt or grease accumulations (such as fingerprints marks).
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Cleaning the leather as above will go a long way in keeping your patent leather shiny. But applying VERNICE will go the extra mile! This will give it the “red carpet” glow!
VERNICE (pronounced VERNI-TCHEI) can be applied with a soft cloth. Spray and spread the VERNICE evenly and leave to dry. It dries in only a few seconds and there's no need for buffing.
VERNICE protects and shines, and especially beneficial for dance shoes, it lubricates leather and helps prevent scuff marks and scratches. It will not stay greasy or sticky so it can be used on everything, including purses, belts, etc.
Notes:
- Some sites recommend petroleum gels and other methods that simply do not work! DO NOT use grease or Vaseline!! Sure it may look somewhat shiny but then, literally a minute later, dust starts sticking, it starts looking kind of muddy, and there goes the shine, the class and the sex appeal!
Women's black patent leather shoes
CONCLUSION
Chic, elegant, classy and sexy are words that can fit many types of leather but, when it's time to dress up, patent leather shines!
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Every gentleman who is preparing for a black tie event should know how to shine patent leather shoes. Patent leather shoes are elegant, formal, and durable. The glossy surface found on the leather makes the shoe ideal to wear in formal black tie events. The coated surface also affects the process for caring for the shoes; Due to the nature of the patent leather’s glossy surface, there is not much you can do to care for these shoes beyond cleaning them. Follow these 5 simple steps to learn how to shine patent leather shoes:
1. Clean the Shoes
Use a cotton chamois to wipe the shoe. This will remove any dirt from the surface and prepare the shoes for the next step.
2. Apply Saphir Vernis Patent Leather Cleaner
Apply Saphir Vernis Patent Leather Cleaner to the shoe. The Saphir Patent Leather Cleaner comes in two colors: black and neutral. Since these shoes are black, we will go with that color. The patent leather cleaner may cause staining, so make sure you are working on a protected surface. Mix the solution by shaking the bottle and apply a generous amount to the chamois. Then use the chamois to rub the cleaner onto the outside surface of the shoe. Don’t worry about using too much, since any excess amount of cleaner will be buffed off later. Unlike traditional leather polishes which are absorbed by the leather, this cleaner will only treat the surface. The glossy layer on the surface completely seals and protects the leather.
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3. Allow the Shoes to Dry
Allow the shoes to dry for 3 to 5 minutes after applying the cleaner. You will know the cleaner is dry when it has gone from clear to foggy.
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4. Buff Off the Patent Leather Cleaner
After allowing the cleaner to dry, select a clean portion of the same chamois you used to apply the leather cleaner and use it to buff the cleaner off the shoes. As you are rubbing your shoes, you will see the shine begin to develop. After this step is completed you will be able to located any areas with spotting or that need further work.
5. (Optional) Remove Spotting
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Gently use your chamois and a small amount of rubbing alcohol to work on any spots that still need cleaning. While doing this, be sure to use gentle strokes to avoid damaging the glossy layer. Keep in mind that this will remove the cleaner from that spot as well, so be sure to reapply the cleaner afterward.