(NB) Plate Shoe "Cleaning"

[Swampworks77]

I tried searching for a solution already posted but I didn't find anything directly related. 

My NB plate shoes are about 2 years old. When I go to clean and shine them up, I noticed that the small grooves in the "leather" seem to be filled with a whitish colored substance. I've use various means of shining them in the past (I know.....). 

Does anyone have any idea how to remove that? I placed one of mine next to my partner's last week and mine had a significantly lighter color. Will saddle soap remove it? And then black polish over it? I need some help!

Thanks!

[834k3r]

If they're the patent leather ones, I have a scuff on the toe of my left shoe that won't buff out. Found a solution online to use petroleum jelly over it--and it hides it. Just have to do it each time I work a plate.

Might be worth a try?

[Thunderheads]

On 3/27/2023 at 4:15 PM, Swampworks77 said:

I tried searching for a solution already posted but I didn't find anything directly related. 

My NB plate shoes are about 2 years old. When I go to clean and shine them up, I noticed that the small grooves in the "leather" seem to be filled with a whitish colored substance. I've use various means of shining them in the past (I know.....). 

Does anyone have any idea how to remove that? I placed one of mine next to my partner's last week and mine had a significantly lighter color. Will saddle soap remove it? And then black polish over it? I need some help!

Thanks!

You couldn't find anything about cleaning your shoes?  On THIS site?  That's a bet I'd like to take  Anyhow, ...how about a photo of your shoes.  Let's see what you're seeing and maybe we can help.   Also .... what have you used to clean them so far?

[Aging_Arbiter]

Have you tried liquid polish?   That should cover it.

[ChrisUrbz]

Use Leather Luster the shine is 2nd to none and easy to clean. 50/50 mix water and liquid laundry detergent. Spray lightly over shoes. Use soft brush, you do not have to scrub and wipe never loses it's shine.