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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Barnes Wallis on November 30, 2012, 07:37:28 pm

Title: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Barnes Wallis on November 30, 2012, 07:37:28 pm

I recommend Granger's wax.  I apply the wax with a cloth and then put a blow lamp on the wax to melt it in to the leather.

Don't do this with your feet in them.

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Steve Sed on November 30, 2012, 07:45:11 pm

Decent walking boot polish works too.

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Post by: jsb on November 30, 2012, 08:31:23 pm

nikwax , can be used on all leathers , but i use it on all my work foot wear , bought it from motorcycle accesorries shop

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Barnes Wallis on November 30, 2012, 10:19:45 pm

Them lawns can be very damp.

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Mike #1 on December 01, 2012, 06:21:10 am

Thanks Barnes forgot about polishing boots  ;) ;). Mike

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Barnes Wallis on December 01, 2012, 06:41:48 am

np.  Also, remember to have neat creases in your trousers.

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Mike #1 on December 01, 2012, 06:51:27 am

Neat creases never my work trousers go in the tumble dryer they have never seen an iron yet ;D ;D. Mike

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: robertphil on December 01, 2012, 07:34:03 am

i wouldnt wax any boots if you use ladders-or you will be greasing up the rungs once you climb up and encouraging a fall.

 its surprisingly difficult to remove all trace of grease once its gotten onto metal. this last year i bought several new ladders and they come coated in a thin oil straight from the factory. to get it off i had to spend several hours scrubbing carefully with a scrubbing brush and fairy liquid /water mix to get rid of every last bit

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Richard Shepherd on December 01, 2012, 08:55:25 am

Good old fashioned dubbin.

But if you use wfp the pure water knackers both gortex and leather quicker than regular water..

Title: Re: Waterproofing boots
Post by: Mike #1 on December 01, 2012, 08:59:42 am

I only clean windows got out of the shoeshine business years ago but never used purewater to clean boots ;D ;D . Mike