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Leather Boot Care Trick
« on: September 03, 2020, 08:00:37 AM »
I'm unsure why it took me years to figure this out. If you're applying bees wax or other liquid to your leather, use one of those sponge trim brushes to apply it instead of a cloth. It gets into the seams better and goes on very quickly. Less waste. Better coverage.
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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2020, 09:00:14 AM »
Makes sense. I’ve always just used my fingers because it heats up the wax.

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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2020, 09:05:17 AM »
Makes sense. I’ve always just used my fingers because it heats up the wax.

Same here, pretty sure the stuff i use even says to use your fingers.

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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2020, 09:50:57 AM »
Makes sense. I’ve always just used my fingers because it heats up the wax.

Same here, pretty sure the stuff i use even says to use your fingers.
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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2020, 10:05:24 AM »
Lol, you can also place them by a warm heater afterwards and then re-rub them once the oil or wax softens. Basically rub a gob into a seem and then it will soak in with heat. Then wipe off the excess. Helps with tongue and toe bird areas.

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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2020, 10:27:06 AM »
I use the Bee Natural Rain & Snow, which is a viscous fluid. I've always applied it by hand with a cloth - to liquid to use just your fingers. If you're using a paste, this obviously wouldn't work unless you were to heat it up and melt the paste. Bee Naturals is a local Vancouver company. That's why I use their products. No scent and they work well.
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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2020, 04:51:46 PM »
Ive always heated my wax/oil in microwave or double boiler just until it is liquid and applied with an old tooth brush.  then put on boot dryers to keep warm and allow to soak in.  seems to work well.

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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2020, 05:42:49 PM »
My boots started lasting longer the less I use my boot drier, I never leave them on the drier overnight, an hour or two at most.

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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2020, 05:55:37 PM »
Ive always heated my wax/oil in microwave or double boiler just until it is liquid and applied with an old tooth brush.  then put on boot dryers to keep warm and allow to soak in.  seems to work well.

That’s how I’ve done it for 45 years. Try melting it and using the trim sponge. It goes on evenly and easily. And covers seams and the crease between the sole and the tread. Just try it. See how it works.
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Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2020, 06:06:24 PM »

Best I’ve ever used. Highly recommend. I’ve always just used my fingers for applying. Might have to give the sponge a try though.


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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2020, 06:12:29 PM »

Best I’ve ever used. Highly recommend. I’ve always just used my fingers for applying. Might have to give the sponge a try though.


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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2020, 06:30:17 PM »
I used to use Logger's World, then they quit making it.  Too bad, because it was one of only two grease/wax/oils that actually worked.  The other was bear grease.  The friend of mine that I got the bear grease from moved to Idaho when the trapping laws in Washington changed.  I quit logging, and no longer work outside in the rain/snow every day all winter long, so I only grease my hunting/hiking boots.
I only get to wear them a couple dozen days a year, and use whatever I have...currently Bickmore.   Nowdays, I get hydraulic oil all over my boots fairly often at work, and surprisingly, that actually seems to work really well.  Not going to try it on my hunting boots though!
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Re: Leather Boot Care Trick
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2020, 06:48:20 PM »
Years and years ago I used Hubberds boot grease. I'd smear a bunch on then take the hair dryer to it, it'd soak in real nice. Not sure if it's around anymore or not.

 


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