One of my favourite things about owning leather goods is actually the care of them . I love cleaning them and polishing them and buffing them etc , I find it so therapeutic!
You don’t have to do anything to them at all. If you don’t battle elements it’s probably not an issue. I have several I’ve never done a thing to. No worries.
I never knew you were in the military!! My cousins are all active duty right now in the Army and Air Force. I never would have thought to substitute leather balm for shoe polish in a pinch. I was in my high schools Civil Air Patrol program and chuckled when you mentioned shining your boots. I was really good at it. Still am.
I just did the shoe polish/buff method on my scratched up Key West and OMG was that awesome! Most of the scratches just blend right in! Thank you so much for posting this!
Thank you Jennifer ❣️❣️ I will be trying the boot guard just because I have grandchildren that love to touch Nana’s/GranMa’s Stuff 😊 and possibly the neutral polish , it’s great to see before I play what will be possible! Thank you so much for sharing, also that mulberry color is to die for❣️😃❣️😍💖
Thank you so much for this. I called your customer service and they recommended your product. But this gives me a how too as well. I’ll be getting this with my next order!
I used Galen’s Leather Balm on their “Undyed but finished” TN in Natural, rolled it, and followed up with almost-30-year-old Coach Leather Lotion, then rolled it again. It softened considerably, but still not exactly to my liking. So, now, in addition to daily use, I weigh it down overnight with a stack of books in hopes that it will more closely conform around the spines of my inserts.
This could not have come at a better time! I've been thinking my Chocolate Creme A6 and A5 were looking a little dry so I ordered some of your balm. After wtching you, I applied the balm to the A6 and will buff it in a few minutes. Thank you!
Love this.Thank you. I was just getting worried about the rainy season. I live in Portland so getting my TN's wet is a concern. So this would work on Darcy leather too. Huh. Okay just ordered some Boot Guard!
Thanks for sharing and I get to rob my husband’s boot kit😱 He wears nothing but cowboy🤠 boots🌹 and he uses the brushes and creams to get that lustrous look. Great idea to show us leather care. Spoiler I loved that you gave us a sneak peek of a new items🤠😜🥰
I used some Hide Rejuvenator by Dr. Jackson’s today on a few TNs and it worked well. I’ve had it for a few years and it refreshed my leather and looks really nice.
What if you want your T.N to have a matte finish....what can you use for that? I like, that my Black Beauty Creme is matte and I dont want it to get dry, so what would I use on it for that?
Thanks so much for this video. I finally got a Toffee but it’s fairly scratched, I can’t wait to try this. How bad would it be to do it without removing the strings?
Hi Tina, you may get some polish on the strings and cause it to go in the holes if you aren't careful with your polishing. The polish may darken the strings but that only matters if it would bother you. Here is a video on restringing just in case you'd like to take the elastics out. th-cam.com/video/Wpro5qJki18/w-d-xo.html Britta, Customer Care.
Thank you for sharin this information I was under the impression that I only needed a condition my leather once I had it a awhile and it became dry. My creme definitely stained very easily from water. I have your leather conditioner but it has become extremely hard do I need to heat it up first?
I would heat it first and it will be nice for the leather. Leather protectant is not quite the same as conditioning. conditioners are more liquid and they soften the leather and offer very little if any protection. I hope that helps.
Thank you this was very interesting to watch. I have one question. I would like to know how to care for an Odyssey. I don’t want my Hera, Artemis and Zeus to darken.
I’m wondering if treating our leather is going to change the smell of it at all? I love the smell of my Cremes and I don’t want the heavenly scent to go away.
Great video, thank you! Is there a leather cleaner that you recommend? Or will just a baby wipe do the trick? Also, I would love to know what branch of the military you were in, I was in the Marine Corps. And I’m definitely not a shiny TN person. Loved it on my boots, but not my TN’s 😉
Not sure why mine isn't working. I tried this on my creme chocolate, brûlée' and my Fergus. And each left a film that I can't get rid of. I used the products in your video in the same order, but mine have no shine at all...even after 5 coats.
What about Maverick leather? Some parts are glassy shiny, but would conditioner help in the cracks/valleys? Do you have a restringing how to video? Thank you for sharing?
Thank you for the video, it was helpful! You used just other brands, but how about your leather balm? It conditions the leather but will it darken it too? If I purchase Mockingbird Nightingale, should I treat it with leather balm right away to protect it or should i use it later when it feel more dry? I love the Nightingale colour, it looks amazing!
Tiia Plans the balm won’t darken the Nightingale leather. You can use it when ever you like. That leather has a wax coating already so may not need balm right away.
I used a baby wipe on my 4 year old creme and it left a finish that feels so odd and that's hazy. I've used a leather conditioner on it and it brings back the shine for a bit, but then goes back to dull and odd feeling. Do you have any suggestions?
One of my favourite things about owning leather goods is actually the care of them . I love cleaning them and polishing them and buffing them etc , I find it so therapeutic!
That's awesome!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us....Hugs...and thank you for your service because I had no idea that you to were in the military.
I was coming to say the same thing. It's nice, as a vet, to be supporting a sister from the service. Boy howdy am I supporting her!!
I’ve never treated any of my TNs, but know I need to take better care. Thanks for doing this!
I feel the same
You don’t have to do anything to them at all. If you don’t battle elements it’s probably not an issue. I have several I’ve never done a thing to. No worries.
Wow what a change that polish made!! I'm going to work on protecting my notebooks this weekend. What a great tip, thanks Jennifer.
Imagine that shine on a Beautifully Branded one? 😍😍😍😍
I like the idea of the clear one
Thank you Jennifer for your service! ❤️
My Chocolate Creme is going to get a massage tomorrow! Thank you for sharing your technique!
Wow, love the sheen after the polish. Beautiful.
✨ 😍Thanks!
Jennifer Thank You for creating this video!
I never knew you were in the military!! My cousins are all active duty right now in the Army and Air Force. I never would have thought to substitute leather balm for shoe polish in a pinch. I was in my high schools Civil Air Patrol program and chuckled when you mentioned shining your boots. I was really good at it. Still am.
I just did the shoe polish/buff method on my scratched up Key West and OMG was that awesome! Most of the scratches just blend right in! Thank you so much for posting this!
Glad the video was helpful!
Oh my goodness! Love that Fergus leather so much!
Thank you so much!!! I will be doing this on my Key West. We’ll see how it works! Thank you!
Thank you Jennifer ❣️❣️ I will be trying the boot guard just because I have grandchildren that love to touch Nana’s/GranMa’s Stuff 😊 and possibly the neutral polish , it’s great to see before I play what will be possible! Thank you so much for sharing, also that mulberry color is to die for❣️😃❣️😍💖
I love well-polished tns! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I will definitely try this!
I've used bees wax on my journals before because they got that white stuff on them. Worked perfectly :o)
Great video Jennifer; very informative ! I see a Waypoint in the near future!
Thank you so much for this. I called your customer service and they recommended your product. But this gives me a how too as well. I’ll be getting this with my next order!
Glad we could help!
So helpful - thank you! And thank you for your service.
I used Galen’s Leather Balm on their “Undyed but finished” TN in Natural, rolled it, and followed up with almost-30-year-old Coach Leather Lotion, then rolled it again. It softened considerably, but still not exactly to my liking. So, now, in addition to daily use, I weigh it down overnight with a stack of books in hopes that it will more closely conform around the spines of my inserts.
This could not have come at a better time! I've been thinking my Chocolate Creme A6 and A5 were looking a little dry so I ordered some of your balm. After wtching you, I applied the balm to the A6 and will buff it in a few minutes. Thank you!
Glad we could help!
This is sooo helpful! Thank you!😊💜
Loved this, it’s so useful. I would be a bit worried about taking my strings out though. Could you do a video of how to re-string please?
already done. th-cam.com/video/Wpro5qJki18/w-d-xo.html
Jennifer, this was so helpful! Thank you so much for the demonstration! I am a shiny leather person, I'm off to get the supplies :)!
Thanks for your information. I love your tattoo!
I love the Ferguson it looks kind of gold.
Great video! 👍👍
Thanks Nando!
Love this.Thank you. I was just getting worried about the rainy season. I live in Portland so getting my TN's wet is a concern. So this would work on Darcy leather too. Huh. Okay just ordered some Boot Guard!
Thanks for sharing and I get to rob my husband’s boot kit😱 He wears nothing but cowboy🤠 boots🌹 and he uses the brushes and creams to get that lustrous look. Great idea to show us leather care. Spoiler I loved that you gave us a sneak peek of a new items🤠😜🥰
I hope you enjoy polishing up your TNs!
I used some Hide Rejuvenator by Dr. Jackson’s today on a few TNs and it worked well. I’ve had it for a few years and it refreshed my leather and looks really nice.
Excellent choice! I love how leather looks after a good treatment.
Love your videos… always so good… great information!!! 🌻🥰
Thanks for watching Monica! Glad the video was helpful.
Nice video.. the only leather I would want to polish and shine it is Mr Darcy for me 🥰
Your Darcy is going to look extra beautiful with a nice polish!
Thnx Jennifer. This was very helpful❣️
Thank you
Really helpful, thank you.
What if you want your T.N to have a matte finish....what can you use for that? I like, that my Black Beauty Creme is matte and I dont want it to get dry, so what would I use on it for that?
Loved this. I have a classic pocket creme from when you were on Esty. Does that date it? I want to try it on that.
That sounds like a great plan!
Thanks so much for this video. I finally got a Toffee but it’s fairly scratched, I can’t wait to try this.
How bad would it be to do it without removing the strings?
Hi Tina, you may get some polish on the strings and cause it to go in the holes if you aren't careful with your polishing. The polish may darken the strings but that only matters if it would bother you. Here is a video on restringing just in case you'd like to take the elastics out. th-cam.com/video/Wpro5qJki18/w-d-xo.html
Britta, Customer Care.
Good info! Thanks for sharing!!!
I love this video! How do you feel about NEETS FOOT? My Lara bag needs Major attention.
Karol Jimenez it’s a great oil. One of the best for leather. Little goes a long way.
Well it help protect and condition? Thanks Jennifer for your help
Thank you for sharin this information I was under the impression that I only needed a condition my leather once I had it a awhile and it became dry. My creme definitely stained very easily from water.
I have your leather conditioner but it has become extremely hard do I need to heat it up first?
I would heat it first and it will be nice for the leather. Leather protectant is not quite the same as conditioning. conditioners are more liquid and they soften the leather and offer very little if any protection. I hope that helps.
@@chicsparrowofficial Great to know, thanks!!
Can't wait to do this with my outlander time traveler.
Thank you this was very interesting to watch. I have one question. I would like to know how to care for an Odyssey. I don’t want my Hera, Artemis and Zeus to darken.
Neutral Shoe polish, but if you want to preserve the color get a UV leather protectant and follow the directions on the bottle.
I’m wondering if treating our leather is going to change the smell of it at all? I love the smell of my Cremes and I don’t want the heavenly scent to go away.
It will alter the scent of the leather.
Boot guard vs kiwi. What’s the difference? I have creme and Athena. Not sure if you’re saying one or other or both?!?!
Do they return to their original shade after some time?
thanks for the info about polishing. What color was the waypoint leather you used before you got started polishing it?
Rustic Brown
Great video, thank you! Is there a leather cleaner that you recommend? Or will just a baby wipe do the trick? Also, I would love to know what branch of the military you were in, I was in the Marine Corps.
And I’m definitely not a shiny TN person. Loved it on my boots, but not my TN’s 😉
Cindy Lasky I was in the USAF
A baby wipe has always been all I’ve used.
Jennifer H awesome, thank you for your service!
Does saddle soap do something different to leather than shoe polish or are they both fairly similar? -Yvette Wells
Mother0fPearlz saddle soap cleans and conditions and will make the leather have a luster. It’s not a polish though.
So i believe if i put the shoes pollish on my Darcy Buttered rum he would alter the color right?
Not if you use the Neutral colored Shoe Polish.
Thank you!
Not sure why mine isn't working. I tried this on my creme chocolate, brûlée' and my Fergus. And each left a film that I can't get rid of. I used the products in your video in the same order, but mine have no shine at all...even after 5 coats.
Hi Stacy, I believe our Customer Care team could help you figure this out. Please Email support@chicsparrow.com
@@chicsparrowofficial Thank you! i will do that...maybe I'm applying too much :).
are there any leathers that cannot be treated? i'm looking at you Maverick.
treemerryweather suede or PU leather don’t take the polishing very well.
What about Maverick leather? Some parts are glassy shiny, but would conditioner help in the cracks/valleys? Do you have a restringing how to video? Thank you for sharing?
You can use shoe polish on your Maverick to restore luster to the surface. th-cam.com/video/Wpro5qJki18/w-d-xo.html
Can I do it on the tea collection chamomile?
Absolutely
Thank you for the video, it was helpful! You used just other brands, but how about your leather balm? It conditions the leather but will it darken it too? If I purchase Mockingbird Nightingale, should I treat it with leather balm right away to protect it or should i use it later when it feel more dry? I love the Nightingale colour, it looks amazing!
Tiia Plans the balm won’t darken the Nightingale leather. You can use it when ever you like. That leather has a wax coating already so may not need balm right away.
Does the colored brown shoe polish change the color of the various brown colored tn's?
Stephanie yes it does. But not by a whole lot.
I used a baby wipe on my 4 year old creme and it left a finish that feels so odd and that's hazy. I've used a leather conditioner on it and it brings back the shine for a bit, but then goes back to dull and odd feeling. Do you have any suggestions?
Have you tried a light coat of boot oil Neetsfoot oil?
chicsparrow I haven’t. I’ll give it a try.
Curious if the Huckleberry will be available in the e-class? :)
I do not plan to, but I wouldn't say no.
I am seeing ‘cream shoe polish’ is that ok?
If you have cream-colored leather. Neutral is the one that will work for most any color.
Sorry I meant to say that the color is neutral. The title says ‘cream polish’. Is a cream version ok? Thanks for replying!
I wouldn't recommend a cream for polishing.
sooo.. having leather cleaner isnt enough, I need to have shoe wax