caption id="attachment_6237" align="alignnone" width="300"] Web-tex High Gloss Military Polish[/caption] Keeping your appearance above 100% will never hinder your Cadet career, and having shiny shoes will make you stand out from the crowd as someone who cares about the way they look in uniform.

caption id="attachment_6235" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cherry Blossom Regimental Shoe Polish[/caption] I hereby absolve myself from blame of anyone who is daft enough to swallow polish, the duster or the boot itself and consequently damage themselves in any way. Just so you know. Many people ask me how long it takes to get it to this stage. My standard answer is that it depends on the state of the boot, how long you have been "bulling" for overall and how much time and effort you have put into the process. I said it takes hours and I wasn't kidding. Phew" I hear you say! Swirls are good, they show that you are doing it right. As you keep polishing, the swirls will start to go away. This too, is very normal, it indicates that it is time for the next layer. Are there any large scratches or holes in the boots? If yes, then the job will take longer: more scratches = more time.

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Thinking of upgrading your shoe care kit? Well we hope the tried and tested feature above will help you to decide which is the best boot polish for your cadet footwear. OK, when you are applying the polish (in a circular motion), you will see polish "swirls". Do not be afraid, this is quite normal and healthy. Protective shoe sprays can help safeguard your shoes against water, stains, and other forms of damage. Look for sprays that are specifically designed for leather shoes and follow the instructions carefully. Be sure to test the spray on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure that it doesn’t discolor or damage the leather. You should be able to see your own reflection in the toe cap now, if you can then WELL DONE! If you can't, here's some more top tips: The latest premium wax shoe polishfrom Cherry Blossom. This premium blend of natural waxes and other specialist components is intended to give your footwear the best possible shine whilst nourishing and protecting the leather. Boot Polish Results: 3/5 (OK) Bulled Finish Results: 3/5 (OK) Time to Bull Toecap: 12 to 20 Minutes No. of Layers Require: 10-15 Our Panels Score: 2/5 (Poor)

The pad of your finger (where your finger print is) is smooth. That is, there are no wrinkles in the duster. This is vital, you will polish with the pad of your finger. Remember, the application process is crucial to achieving the desired results. Make sure to prepare your shoes adequately before applying the polish. Use the right amount of polish, and don’t forget to let it dry before buffing. Maintaining the shine of your shoes is just as important as achieving it in the first place. Here are some tips to keep your shoes looking their best: Regular Cleaning and Polishing Take your duster with the polish on it and apply it to the toe cap of your boot in a circular motion. Do not press hard, you only need to have a slight pressure on the pad of your finger.Parade Gloss Prestigeis the latest premium wax shoe polish from Kiwi. This unique blend of natural waxes and genuine vegetable turpentine delivers the ultimate shine to any smooth or grained leather whilst nourishing and protecting. Boot Polish Results: 5/5/ (Very Good) Bulled Finish Results: 5/5 (Very Good) Time to Bull Toecap: 10 Minutes No. of Layers Require: 8 Our Panels Score: 4/5 (Good) Top Tip: The circular motion is vital. Aim for a motion of about an inch in diameter. Too small, and you will be there all day, too big and you won't really achieve anything. Start your next layer, when it feels "rough", apply more liquid, when the swirls start to go away, apply your next layer! Whether you're brush polishing or bulling this has to be one of the longest running debates within the cadet forces. We thought it was about time someone finally lay the issue to rest by putting 5 of the most popular polishes to a proper test. What we did...

Take the pad of your finger (the one with the cloth wrapped around it) and apply some polish to it from your Kiwi. When starting for the first time take on a big load of polish. You will use less and less as you go on, but you need to build a layer of polish to polish upon first. When starting off, aim for about this much:Additionally, maintaining shoe shine is not a one-time effort. Regular cleaning and polishing, proper storage and handling, and using protective shoe sprays can go a long way in keeping your shoes looking their best. Our expert started by brush polishing each shoe before bulling the toecap using Selvyt Premium polishing clothand tap water. Cotton Wool method - using a wad of cotton balls, water and polish. This method does work, but will not give a very good results for reasons I will not bore you with.