How to Spit Shine Shoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase a set of brushes.

   You will need a shoe polish brush; a dauber brush for cleaning and a horsehair shine brush.
   
   The Kiwi brand sells shoe shine kits for $40 to $50.
   
   It includes a shoe stand to use while shining.
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   Step 2: Buy shine cloths and a spritzing cloth.

   You should also have a few rags to remove grime and excess polish. , Kiwi polish is the standard polish for men’s dress shoes and boots.
   
   Also, consider purchasing conditioner to improve the durability of the leather. , You will need to lay down a large towel or several newspapers to ensure you don’t get shoe polish on your floor or table. , Use small strokes. ,,, Brush it in medium strokes across every section of the shoe.
   
   Try to work in one direction across the sides, the uppers and the tongue.
   
   Make sure to cover every part of the shoe with the conditioner. ,, Excess liquid can gather on these seams. , Spritz it lightly with water. , Apply to each section of the shoe.
   
   Dip your cloth into the polish again before starting on a new section.
   
   This will ensure that you get enough polish onto the shoes. , Buff the leather.
   
   This requires light sweeping movements across each part of the shoe. ,, Open the clear coat polish and spray it with water.
   
   Apply it to each section of the shoes with a clean shoeshine rag.
   
   Buff the surface of the shoes with your horsehair shine brush again.
   
   This clear coat can also add extra shine. , Spray it lightly with water. ,, Rub very quickly from side to side, starting at the top of the upper and working down to the toe of the shoe. , Then, repeat on the back of the shoe.
   
   The toe and heel are the places you want to achieve the most shine.
   
   The spritzing cloth uses friction to create heat.
   
   The heat and water on the shoe makes it shine.
   
   In place of a spritzing cloth, you can lightly wet a few cotton balls and dip them in shoe polish.
   
   Work the cotton balls into the toe of the shoe with circular motions until they shine.
   
   This should take five to 10 minutes per shoe to achieve the desired shine., Apply the shoe-dressing wand to the edge of the soles and the heel.
   
   It will make them shine brightly; however, it can wear off quickly.
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   Step 3: Find shoe polish in the exact color of your shoes.

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   Step 4: Set up a workspace.

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   Step 5: Brush the entire surface of the shoes with a dauber brush.

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   Step 6: Wet the dauber brush with a spray of water the second time around to thoroughly remove grime and dirt.

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   Step 7: Wipe excess dirt off the shoes with a rag.

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   Step 8: Apply a dab of cleaner and conditioner to the dauber brush.

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   Step 9: Wipe your dauber brush against a clean rag as you go to remove dirt and excess conditioner.

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    Step 10: Brush the welt of the shoe

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    Step 11: or the space between the side and sole carefully.

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    Step 12: Open your container of shoe wax.

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    Step 13: Rub a polishing cloth into the polish.

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    Step 14: Spray a horsehair shine brush with a little water.

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    Step 15: Repeat on the top

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    Step 16: heels and toes.

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    Step 17: Consider adding a clear coat polish to the shoes if you want them to be waterproof.

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    Step 18: Grab your spritzing cloth.

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    Step 19: Place your shoe on a shoe rack or ask someone to hold it in place.

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    Step 20: Grasp the spritzing cloth on either side.

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    Step 21: Continue

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    Step 22: working very slowly

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    Step 23: until you reach the bottom.

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    Step 24: Purchase shoe dressing if you want the sides of the soles and the heels to shine.

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