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... 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. The polish was removed from the original tin and placed in a plain white dish making it impossible to tell which brand was which. 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) Our expert started by brush polishing each shoe before bulling the toecap using Selvyt Premium polishing clothand tap water.

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. caption id="attachment_6237" align="alignnone" width="300"] Web-tex High Gloss Military 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. Choose TRG leather cream for high coverage, moisturizing results. With over 70 colors available, there’s the perfect shade for your shoes or handbag, no matter what fun and exciting color they might be. The soft cream is easy to apply and contains beeswax to moisturize, create shine, and prevent future color fade.

We would also recommend using Express delivery option for the best service. Standard service can take. up to seven working days. Start your next layer, when it feels "rough", apply more liquid, when the swirls start to go away, apply your next layer! 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. 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:

A duster or soft rag (you can get them from your local supermarket) (Marines will tell you to use a white cloth diaper that's been washed a few times.) Spit and Polishing (aka. "Bulling","Polishing" etc.) has been around for many a moon, and there are about fifty different methods handed down from airman to airman over the years. The ones you are most likely to hear about are: Are there any large scratches or holes in the boots? If yes, then the job will take longer: more scratches = more time. 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. 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.

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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: 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. 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. caption id="attachment_6235" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cherry Blossom Regimental Shoe Polish[/caption]