Pepster3D Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hi everyone-I bought white patent leather boots from Mark Cheng like 7 years ago. I guess from sitting in their cardboard shoebox they are turning yellow. Any recommendations as to what to do? I was guessing just the white shoe polish you put on with a sponge, but then they won't look like patent leather anymore. I also had a question if they should be shiny or dull. I am hoping to eventually mod my armor so it's ANH specific, so any help on the boots would be great, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Saddle soap works great. You can get an equivilent at any shoe store. white shoe die works well after you wash them. That's the beauty of leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navajo Bro[TK] Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hey Darlene, I'm no expert on anything, but I believe there was a thread on the official 501st forum a while back, and I believe it was actually started by Dion (our NER CO) because he was looking for a new pair of boots. Somewhere on there a member posted that these boots turn yellow quicker if they are touching each other when being stored. I have no idea how true this is or why, but since I read that I've been storing mine on opposite sides of the bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 If they are size 11 mens, you can simply sell them to me. I'll pay top $$. Wyatt - MC's are actually patent leather so using saddle soap or shoe polish may actually be detrimental to the finish. If you insist on keeping them or they are another size, I also tried white vinegar which did pretty good. You can also Google for "clean white patent leather", which has some other tips. My MC's also yellowed and I'm using them for my TD so it's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Mine yellowed also. White vinegar and water took care of most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Wyatt - MC's are actually patent leather so using saddle soap or shoe polish may actually be detrimental to the finish. Oops. I thought they were like the ones I have. I'll shut up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepster3D Posted September 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Haha, sorry Daetrin, they are size 8 mens. And I'm keepin' em! Thanks for the pointers guys. Much appreciated as always. If they are size 11 mens, you can simply sell them to me. I'll pay top $$. Wyatt - MC's are actually patent leather so using saddle soap or shoe polish may actually be detrimental to the finish. If you insist on keeping them or they are another size, I also tried white vinegar which did pretty good. You can also Google for "clean white patent leather", which has some other tips. My MC's also yellowed and I'm using them for my TD so it's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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