Saphir Amiral Gloss High-Shine Wax Polish Colourless 02

Description

Saphir Amiral Gloss High-Shine Wax Polish Colourless 02 – for a true mirror shine

If you have ever admired shoes with a glass-like mirror shine on the toe and wondered how it is done, this is one of the secrets. Saphir Amiral Gloss is a specialist high-shine wax polish, formulated to build that deep, reflective finish that ordinary polishes simply cannot reach.

It is genuinely one of the few gloss creams that delivers a mirror effect, even on difficult leathers. This colourless version works over any shade, making it the perfect finishing product to lay over your usual coloured polish for that final wow factor.

I always tell customers to use Amiral Gloss on the smooth, firm parts of the shoe such as the toe cap and heel counter. Keep it away from the flex creases, where a hard gloss layer is more likely to crack and spoil the effect.

Why choose Saphir Amiral Gloss?

• A true mirror shine. Builds the deep, glass-like finish that turns ordinary shoes into showpieces.
• Works on tricky leather. One of the few gloss waxes effective even on leathers that resist a high shine.
• Colourless and universal. Layers over any coloured polish, so one tin finishes your whole collection.
• A little goes a long way. Thin coats build the shine gradually, so the tin lasts a very long time.
• Professional results at home. Gives you the mirror toes you usually only see on hand-finished shoes.
• Made in France by Saphir. From one of the world’s most respected shoe-care houses.

How to use Amiral Gloss for a mirror shine

1. Start with clean shoes that already have a base coat of coloured or neutral cream polish.
2. Dampen a soft cotton cloth wrapped tightly around two fingers with a single drop of water.
3. Pick up a small amount of Amiral Gloss and work it onto the toe cap in small, light circles.
4. Build several very thin layers, adding a tiny drop of water between coats, until the shine deepens.
5. Finish with a final buff using clean, dry cotton for that glass-like reflection.

Concentrate on the firm toe and heel areas and avoid the flex points across the vamp, where a thick gloss layer can crack. Patience is everything here: the more thin layers you build, the deeper and glassier the final mirror shine becomes.

Specifications

• Content: Approx. 50ml tin
• Colour: Colourless (neutral)
• Type: High-shine gloss wax polish
• Best used on: Toe caps and heel counters of smooth leather shoes
• Finish: Mirror shine
• Brand: Saphir (Made in France)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Amiral Gloss if I already use cream polish?
They do different jobs. Cream polish nourishes and colours the leather, while Amiral Gloss is the finishing wax that builds the mirror shine on top of it.

Why should I avoid the creases?
A hard gloss layer flexes less than the leather, so applying it over the bending vamp can cause the shine to crack. Keep it to the firm toe and heel.

Can I use the colourless version on black or brown shoes?
Yes. Being colourless, it works over any shade, which is exactly why it is such a handy finishing product for a mixed collection.

How long does the mirror shine last?
With a well-built base of wax the shine holds up impressively, though the very high-gloss toe finish is best refreshed with a quick buff and a touch more gloss before special occasions.

Where can I buy Saphir Amiral Gloss in the UK?
You can order the Saphir Amiral Gloss High-Shine Wax Polish Colourless directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.