How to Make High-Gloss Combat Boots
The next time you polish your combat boots, try a different polishing method to create high-gloss combat boots. High-gloss combat boots can be obtained by doing a "spit shine" polish. A spit shine polish is just the popular name for the boot shining method used by the military. spit shine polishing will give your combat boots a high gloss, mirror-like finish. This polishing method can also be used to give a glossy appearance to other types of shoes and boots. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 small bowls
- Warm water
- Clean lint-free rag
- Container of shoe polish
- Combat boots
- Rubbing alcohol
Instructions
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Fill a small bowl with warm water.
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Dip a clean, lint-free rag into the water bowl.
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Dip the wet, lint-free rag into the container of shoe polish.
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Wrap the lint-free rag around your index finger and apply a thick layer of polish to the boots using circular motions.
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Continue applying polish until the entire boot is covered.
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Allow the layer of polish to dry for at least 10 minutes.
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Repeat steps 2 through 6.
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Pour 1/4 cup warm water into a the second small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to the water bowl.
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Dip the lint-free rag into the alcohol mixture. Use the damp rag to polish the boot by rubbing the rag in a circular motion.
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Tips & Warnings
For an extreme high-gloss affect, polish the heel of the combat boots.
Never polish boots with visible dirt. Be sure to remove dirt and mud before polishing.
