I have a tin of Kiwi shoe polish where the polish has broken intochunks making it difficult to wipe onto a cloth or brush. Can I putthe tin on the cooker and melt the polish so it sticks back togetheragain, like candle wax, or is there anything in the polish that'slikely to go on fire?In fact, does anyone have any good tips on the best way to use thispolish (brush or cloth, cold or hot, etc.)

Put it in the oven at 100C or so.On the cooker is a bad idea, as it may burn.

How to melt shoe polish?

Nov 29, 2004 62 Replies

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Vir Campestris 8 years ago

I wore one yesterday. It did occur to me that the previous time was also to a funeral.

Andy

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soup 8 years ago

I was specifically told NOT to use spit as it is greasy rather a small amount of water in the polish tin lid should be used.

I was on parade once when I had to march out to the officer taking it, he had brown shoes on but with black bulled toes.

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Huge 8 years ago

My Dad used to "spit and polish" his shoes. I don't recall him ever setting fire to them, though.

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