How to Use Saphir Reno'Mat | Kirby Allison
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- Saphir Reno'Mat provides an in-depth leather shoe cleaner to remove the build-up of silicones, resins, and dirt that accumulate over use, thereby preparing leather to receive the full nourishment offered by Saphir's Medaille d'Or products. It can also be used to remove darker polishes that may have mistakenly been applied.
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Take my advice. Do this outside otherwise your whole house will smell
i saw this right after i used it and now my house stinks 😭😭
You should always remove the laces before cleaning a pair of shoes, and especially if using reno mat or similar
Not only that, you should do this outside. Kirby is not very smart.
Aye plus that stuff ain't made in reno
@@growingmelancholy8374 he loves smelling these things... ever notice that in a lot of his videos.. I can't say I blame him.
@@Sams911 i would say kirby is well aware of how you're supposed to do it but this is demonstrating the product not how 'the pros' do it.
You have to be one of the best teachers out there.....the best instructional videos, very informative.
What do you think about using Renomat vs Saddle soap? Are they similar? I have some saddle soap but have not used yet and was unsure how to apply.
Hey Kirby, this video is always good for a reminder. And it's probably been a year since the live streams ....those were the days.. 😎
Run the shoes under WATER???? That is ridiculous !!!!! The shoes would be ruined!!!
A jaajajsjasjsjasjajajajaa yo busacaba un canal de youtube y termine viendo un abrillantador de zapatos xd
So the Reno'Mat works similar to a saddle soap?
I recently tried a mirror shine on a brand new pair of Carmina shoes tan vegano. I used a leather cleaner, and it looks like the spot boot brighter with no shine. Can I use the Reno mat to restore without causing more damage? Thank you
Great video! I’ve got a bottle I am using to restore an old pair of Allen Edmonds and I’m finding I’m pulling off a lot of old polish. But after about 10 mins of scrubbing I am still taking polish off. Should I stop or keep going until I stop seeing color on my shammy?
Allison has never responded.
In my experience the Renomat is actually one of the more gentle wax removers, often taking over an hour to completely clean a single shoe. Saddle soap is a much faster method. Acetone is the fastest and easiest but careful with overdoing it and damaging the leather. I usually use saddle soap to take off the majorly of the old wax/polish then use Renomat as a sort of “detailer” to take away any leftover spots.
I've just been using this, but I'm not convinced. It didn't seem to make much difference.
What is the difference between saphir saddle soap and saphir renomat ?
If Réno’mat is too strong based on the test spot, what do you use? I have heard about rubbing alcohol and nail polish remover (acetone)?
Do you follow up with any of these products with saddle soap? Thanks.
David Loving Those wouldn’t be any less strong. It is more about testing the stability of the finish of the shoe.
David Loving A Leather Cleaning Soap certainly wouldn’t hurt to help remove any residual traces of the Saphir Reno’Mat.
The Hanger Project Thanks. Have really enjoyed the videos and will make my first order today!, Thanks a bunch!!
I ruined a pair of Loakes with this stuff, it took the colour out completely.
It's an effective cleaner. But it is *very* strong. Be sure to open a window first before use.
Yes. And be sure to also test on a hidden area of the shoe just to be sure how the leather reacts. Normally, it should all be fine !
Did a full restoration and polish session today on 3 of my AE’s- afterward I felt very.... weird haha. Works great though
only a genuine idiot would do this inside the house or office.
Здравствуйте. А есть на русском языке?
Tried it didn't work it worked ir only removed the polish and wax dosen't do nothing it doesn't remove stains or anything else tried the Hussard Graisse & Sebum Greasy stain don't waste your money on both these items I did unless you want to remove shoe polish and wax both items don't do nothing else except for the Avel Hussard will remove the color of your shoe wich is something that you don't want in my opinion I wouldn't spend a penny on this product I just destroyed a pair of Hugo boss shoes using these products
Thanks really helpful - I'd usually remove laces before working on any shoes?
5 mos. ago, Jeff Schell and Neville Smith asked about using the Renomat for several consecutive applications. I didn't see a reply. I too would like to know the answer. I've used Renomat for 1 application but when I spot test, the Renomat still pulls up a lot of polish. How many consecutive applications can one do with Renomat? Thank you
Can you use neutral cream after renomat, or do you need to apply cream with some pigment? I have a pair of Allen Edmonds Vancouver boots (natural color, Chromexcel) and want to really deep clean the boots but I don't want to apply neutral if the Renomat removes lots of pigment. Thanks! Keep up the great videos and explainers! You do a great job informing and explaining.
I accidentally nicked my new walnut strands with black AE speed polish. Very small nic. I bought the Saphir Reno’Mat and tried to remove with a few passes but it’s still visible. Can I really dig in to remove or do I risk damaging the leather? I will say this particular spot on the shoe is very sensitive and darkens easily after applying polish though it returns to its natural color in minutes.
Can it remove stains on leather sneakers.
I accidentally left mine open overnight. Anybody have advice on whether it’s likely to have lost an appreciable effectiveness to evaporation of the solvents?
What is the best way to deal with water spots? I have a pair of new Allen Edmonds in Walnut that before I treated in any way got wet and now has several dime sized light spots on the vamp area. I would guess that the shoe shining routine you normally recommend would end up covering these spots well, but I want to make sure the next step I take will be effective and don't know if using Renomat or anything else would better before going through the normal shoe care process. Thanks.
Is it safe to use on shell cordovan?
Given that shell cordovan is tougher than cow leather, I would posit to say yes.
Great video & you look VERY sharp. Many Thanks.
Be careful!! I took of the factory finish on the toe cap without much effort, because I didn't know at the time you could use a blowdryer to heat wax after being cracked.
I mean Meermin is definitely an entry level shoe but their leather is decent and didn't expect so drastic of a result.
In an instance like this wouldn’t you use acetone to strip back fully, and more easily, and then moisturise and polish etc?
Will this remove the black marks that an office chair can put on a pair of leather shoes? I have tried a lot of tricks to get the black marks off and have not gotten anywhere.
Mr. Allison, would you recommend Renomat on exotic leathers? Lizard, crocodilians, ostrich and other common cowboy boot leathers? I have used Saphir/Avel Leather Soap in the past for fear of Renomat being too harsh.
NO
Would this work on exotic cowboy boots that have a shine spray added to them? I can’t seem to be able to remove the shining spray and it won’t let me condition the leather
Excellent video. Love this channel. I subscribed and like. Thank you
I like using a good saddle soap after to restore some oils before I use the Saphir creams and waxes.
Acetone does exactly same thing save your money trust me being using Acetone for years
I like to clean my 20 year old Alden cordovan shoes, can I use the Reno'mat for it?Thanks
Hello Kirby, thanks for the wonderful video. I have a question regarding the range of products on which the Reno Mat can be used. Can I use it on a leather jacket? And can it be used to remove stains (caused by wine)? If this is not the ideal product for it could you please suggest a suitable product to remove wine stains from a leather jacket. And after the stain removal can I apply "Renovateur" to the leather jacket to nourish the leather?
What is the matt you have on the table? That would be a great addition to any shoe shine kit.
Please, can you answer if i can use like Saphire renovature on my IKEA leather sofa thar has dried out?
Hello Kirby I must say I love your videos .. I was wondering do you have a tip to completely strip the leather? And then a tip on rebuilding the colour?
Does Renomat change the color of the shoe? Specifically Allen Edmonds.
Do you wash the chamois after use or just throw it away?
I am doing some black allen edmonds I bought off ebay and keep getting a lot of black still, and this is my second go around. Do I need to continue until there is no more color coming off? Or will there always be a lot of black coming off forever and I should just stop after two or three go arounds?
Jeff Schell I second this question. Hope you get a response soon.
Would you recommend using this on a new pair of shoes before starting an intensive polishing process ?
Why?
Where'd you get that water bottle you use to spray your shoes (I can't believe I'm asking this)?
you can usually find those tiny bottles in the aisle where travel size toiletries are located
Can I use it on a new pair of shoes to remove the mirror shine (hate it)?
Will this work for oil tanned leather such as red wing legacy boots?
What about the welt? Using a toothbrush to get all of the residue aka silicone, resins, waxes and colored shoe polish?
I've never used the Saphir Reno'Mat to clean the welt. Normally, I would prefer to just use a wax polish. The solvents help clean and the waxes help condition and seal the welt thread.
Is the Reno Mat ok for use with Allen Edmonds Park Avenue's?
Do NOT use this on Allen Edmonds shoes. They ruined mine.
What a good video Kirby! I have question, I have brand new shoes and I already polished it with k*wi cream polished that have carubean wax for around 2 layers for just one time. Now, since I would like to go with full Saphir product for this really fine shoes, should I clean it first with Renomat? I noticed that you mentioned that Renomat is 'kinda' strong and I am really afraid that I, the newly very amateur leather shoes enthusiast, would wrongly applied it and ruined the brand new shoes. Your though please, it would a great help for me. Thank you very much!
You should apply this Reno mat.. even I am new to Saphir so just I just called saphir customer care and talked to them for almost 15-20 min .. they suggested me to use renomat in order to remove earlier product’s effects and there after using their polish .. even he asked me which brand of shoes I am using.. according to that he suggested how much I should spend on shoe care.. though your comment is very old , you may have been much more knowledgeable up to now.. but I just shared my experience and conversation I had with them
Is the Reno’mat safe to use on cordovan shoes?
Can I use it on shell Cordovan?
Mr. Allison never resplies to the comments , nor does his company answer their phone. I had wanted to purchase some of their Saphir products and I had questions....but Allison does not respond.
Charlie finlay Not totally true... what’s your question?
@@kirbyallison why not totally true, that criticism should never be true. I've experienced the same. You have to be responsive to your customers else, you're not well run.
If I can't able to afford a renomat, what else that can you suggest for me to use as a substitute for renomat?
Saddle soap or acetone (but be careful with the acetone!).
Gorgeous patina bet they look stunning once there polished
If I already used Reno'mat on a pair of shoes and then polished with the pommadier cream then pate de luxe, would I need to use Reno'mat again before treating the shoes with Renovator or I could just apply the Renovator on top?
No. The Reno'Mat is more of an occasional use product. And, yes, you can always just apply the Reno on top of other polishes to rejuvenate.
The Hanger Project thanks for the reply!
Hello Kirby, I've used the Saphir Decapant Leather Stripper on a pair of my Paul Evans oxblood double monks and have (unintentionally) severely distorted the color of the shoes. The shoes are now blotchy and have bright and dark reddish tones covering both shoes. I have applied several coats of Saphir Pommadier Cream Shoe Polish
in an attempt to even out the tones, but have been unsuccessful. How do you advise I proceed?
Go to MB shoe doc on you tube. He can get you sorted out. Repaired a pair of double monks for me.
@@josephheinecke1992 Thank you! I'll check them out. I appreciate your feedback
@@TheThaiTerror absolutely. I ruined the toe cap using rènomat its not as innocent as Kirby makes it out to be. This guy does phenomenal work. His video's are aweome and he gets back to you very promptly. Another shoe channel to get instantly sucked into haha.
2:10 in such cases which Saphir product should be used for a proper cleaning?
At the factory, when leather is dyed, it is done so with permanent, alcohol-based leather dyes. These dyes cannot be affected or removed by shoe polish or even the Reno'Mat. In order to affect a properly-applied factory finish, a stripper has to be used.
From time-to-time, we will have customers whose shoes seem to be affected by the Saphir products or even the Reno'Mat. In most instances, the factory/brand always blames the shoe polish. But it is impossible for Saphir Medaille d'Or or the Reno'Mat to affect a properly-applied, alcohol-based leather dye. It just doesn't happne.
If you do have a shoe that is being affected by Saphir, then I would recommend cleaning it with a wet rag. It's about the only thing that will work without affecting the finish. Any proper shoe polish is going to contain solvents (to soften the waxes and penetrate the leather), which would all have the same affect on the shoes.
You could use a really cheap, water-based shoe cream, such as Meltonian, but it is important to understand that polish at this quality level does nothing to actually nourish the leather (it can actually damage it), and is akin to just rubbing something on top of the surface of the leather.
Now, if you have a really cheap pair of corrected-grain leather shoes, there is no pour structure left to the leather (it is no longer natural), so conditioning is not important.
Hope this helps!
If only Saphir shoe cream is used which it contains some beeswax to attain some polish, will the renomat ever be needed to strip down the shoe cream sometime in the future?
bazemk5111979 Yes, you need the Reno’Mat to review the buildup of hard waxes, especially on areas like the toe cap.
thanks Kirby, what would be norm time period cleaning the shoes from all the wax build up so the leather can breathe again, once a year perhaps?
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The warnings on the back of the Renomat are pretty severe, do you have any reason to be worried?
It's basically just acetone.
would these be safe to use on smooth leather or chromexcel doc martens?
Did you use it sir on doc martens? how was the experience?
I've also had good results using Terpentine to remove old polish layers. And some people even used lighter fluid.
I think it's fine as long as it's not too abrasive
if you're using it on shoes that cost >$1000 I think many like ease of mind using 'the best' money can buy. In any case check with manufacturer if you've got any doubts. V easy to ruin fine leather.
Saphir rocks.
Well, I followed this advice on my Allen Edmonds Strandmoks and it complete TORE OFF THE FINISH. This stuff is horrible, and I feel like I want Saphir to pay me for my shoes. What an awful, overly harsh product. I just paid $15 to ruin a $300+ pair of shoes. Thanks, Kirby, for advising this awful product!
Rillian, I've used renomat on many of my AE'S. I have about 30 pair. I've never experienced what you did. It's always worked as expected. I do use on a small area b4 I start though.
Where did you buy your Renomat? I've bought Saphir products from 3rd party resellers on Amazon and ebay in the past. I swear they have diluted the product or messed with the formulation and it didnt work properly.
Do i need to wear gloves and mask when using this stain cleaner? It has a really pungent smell.
I use a pair of nitrile gloves when using RenoMat. That may be a little over-kill, but I’m comfortable. On the mask, I don’t use one for RenoMat. (These days, I’m wearing a mask a lot anyway.) I simply go outside in my back yard sitting area or garage workshop where i have good ventilation. The good news is the RenoMat clears out fairly quickly. Hope this helps. Enjoy.
You have to wait 15 minutes !
And do this in a well ventilated area. Clearly he is not doing that.
Dear Mr. Allison, I applied the Renomat on my shoes until no more polish came off. I let them dry for 15 min, before I sprayed some water on my shoes and rubbed it off. To my surprise, after seeing the shoes fully dried, a lot more pigment has been removed after using the water than just with Renomat alone. I could not see this effect on the shoes in your video. Do you have an idea, why this happened to my shoes? Many Thanks in advance
can you use this to get black polish off of a natural welt?
Chip Bellwood Yes! Apply a little bit of this to a welt brush and it should work.
Thanks!
I just bought a bottle of Renomat to restore a pair of shoes my brother gave me when i started my new job a couple of years ago.
Just finished one shoe and the formulation really works. Thanks for the reality check on elbow grease. Getting the dried on hard wax streaking out (don’t ask ha ha ha) was, to put it mildly, an herculean effort.
There’s still some visible streaks and spots so i wonder if i should do a second round again or perhaps nourish the leather first before doing another round.
I've just taken all the old wax polish off a pair of Church Oxford shoes. I used a very sharp Stanley knife blade held at an acute angle. This fetched off most of the polish in two minutes. I then used Reno Mat.
Can't imagine this is a widely accepted practice, 😳
I just used the renomat on my Allen Edmond With Ave, and maybe I used too much elbow grease, but it looks like it pulled off the original color. I have the most recent Bourbon color. Is it possible to pull off the original color? And what Saphir cream polish do you suggest for Allen Ed Bourbon color?
I have a Bourbon Carlye and find that the medium brown cream is most similar to bourbon. I also patina it with a bit of black polish.
The Bourbon color is just really a Walnut shoe that AE ran through a polishing wheel for black shoes. Hope this info helps.
Noluckbuck123 thank you. Are you also familiar with the chili color? If so, could the medium brown polish work on the chili color?