surefire1017
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Has anyone used a hairdryer with lp? I usually just it on by hand and go. The toothbrush is a good idea though usually I just try to get a pinkie in there.
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Has anyone used a hairdryer with lp? I usually just it on by hand and go. The toothbrush is a good idea though usually I just try to get a pinkie in there.
Looking good, your boots will age beautifully over time. I've been using meltonian brown shoe cream on the toe box, which, in the sunlight, gives a really cool contrast to the reddish tinge of the leather of my boots. I'll be reapplying obenauf's leather conditioner and LP over the weekend, it's been about 3 months since I last did so. Here is my humble contribution to this thread:Thanks Macready for opening the thread, mixProtocol for shedding so much light, and metitmatt for sharing that inspiring shot in post #37.
I ordered a pair of 65s over the weekend, and it was Christmas morning for me when I received them Monday evening. I immediately applied two coats of Obenauf's, and gave them about 10 minutes at around 170°F in the oven. I've been wearing them for two days now, the first day with normal socks, the second with thick Woolrich socks (temp has been dropping close to zero in Detroit for the past week). I love the boots, but they seem a bit tighter than expected. Perhaps my next pair will have to be EE width.
At any rate, I've got Meltonian Cordovan 078 that I plan to apply on Friday, after I've worn them in just a little. I'll post back, but since I like seeing pictures, here are a couple for anyone considering Chippewas. I'll be sure to post again on Friday pre and post polish.
So, I live in Detroit, MI, and there's been some very slushy/salty snow lately. Last night, I noticed a salt mark about the size of a quarter on the outer edge of the toe, just behind my small toe on one of my boots. After two coats of Obenauf's and two coats of Meltonian, should this happen? I mean, obviously it happens, but how should I proceed, aside from just wiping the salt away? Should I apply more Obenauf's, a fresh layer of polish? Can I apply Obenauf's without first stripping away polish? Is there anything short of rubber covers that will protect my leather from salt stains? Any help would be very much appreciated...