M Madra Rua Registered User Messages 25 29 Dec 2009 #1 Hi all, quick question, i recently bought a pair of knee high patent leather boots but am having a little difficulty trying to zip them up the full way. What is the most effective way to soften the leather? Thanks!
Hi all, quick question, i recently bought a pair of knee high patent leather boots but am having a little difficulty trying to zip them up the full way. What is the most effective way to soften the leather? Thanks!
C circle Registered User Messages 231 29 Dec 2009 #2 A good cobbler can stretch the width of the boot slightly for you.
S Sue Ellen Moderator. Messages 9,886 29 Dec 2009 #3 circle said: A good cobbler can stretch the width of the boot slightly for you. Click to expand... Not much stretch on patent leather. might give some advice.
circle said: A good cobbler can stretch the width of the boot slightly for you. Click to expand... Not much stretch on patent leather. might give some advice.
B BillK Registered User Messages 1,140 29 Dec 2009 #4 Lots of dubbin will work on ordinary leather; don't know about patent variety. Could you contact the manufacturer for the info?
Lots of dubbin will work on ordinary leather; don't know about patent variety. Could you contact the manufacturer for the info?
J joanmul Registered User Messages 525 29 Dec 2009 #5 Why not try spraying a little silicone furniture polish on the zip and it might move more easily.
C Capt. Beaky Guest 29 Dec 2009 #6 joanmul said: Why not try spraying a little silicone furniture polish on the zip and it might move more easily. Click to expand... This might do the trick. We use it on the routing of the electric garage door and it keeps everything moving smoothly.
joanmul said: Why not try spraying a little silicone furniture polish on the zip and it might move more easily. Click to expand... This might do the trick. We use it on the routing of the electric garage door and it keeps everything moving smoothly.