Saphir Médaille d’Or Mirror Gloss – Navy Blue – 75ml

Description

Saphir Médaille d’Or Mirror Gloss – Navy Blue – 75ml — high-shine finishing wax for a brilliant mirror glaçage

If you have ever admired the glass-like toe caps on a beautifully polished pair of shoes and wondered how it is done, this is the secret. Saphir Médaille d’Or Mirror Gloss is a finishing wax created specially for that high-shine mirror effect, and it lets you build a brilliant glaçage far more quickly than with a standard polish.

Made from naturally glossy hard waxes including beeswax, carnauba and montan, this 75ml tin in shade 006 Navy Blue is part of Saphir’s premium Médaille d’Or range. It is the finishing touch, the dot on the i, rather than a cleaning or nourishing product, so it is best used once your shoes are already clean and cared for.

Achieving a mirror shine is a lovely, meditative bit of shoe care, and Mirror Gloss makes it far more achievable at home than most people expect. With a little patience and a soft cloth, you can bring your smartest shoes up to the kind of finish you would normally only see from a professional shoe shiner.

Why choose Saphir Mirror Gloss?

• A true mirror shine. The blend of hard glossy waxes builds the deep, reflective glaçage that dress-shoe enthusiasts and shoe shiners prize so highly.
• Faster high shine. You can reach a brilliant finish more quickly than with an ordinary wax polish, which saves real time on the toe caps and heels.
• Premium Médaille d’Or quality. This is Saphir’s top-tier line, formulated with carefully selected natural waxes for a professional-grade result.
• A little goes a long way. The 75ml tin lasts a remarkably long time, because you only apply thin layers to the areas you want to gleam.
• Beautiful navy finish. Shade 006 Navy Blue adds subtle depth to blue leather while delivering that mirror-bright top layer.

How to use Saphir Mirror Gloss

Mirror Gloss is a finishing product, so always clean and polish your shoes first with a cream and a wax such as Pâte de Luxe before you begin.

1. Make sure your shoes are clean and free of dust, old wax or silicone build-up.
2. Wrap a soft cotton cloth tightly around your first two fingers.
3. Pick up a small amount of Mirror Gloss and work it onto the toe cap in light, circular motions.
4. Add a few drops of water and keep buffing gently to bring up the shine.
5. Repeat with thin layers, allowing each to dry, until you reach the mirror finish you want.

I always concentrate the mirror shine on the toe and heel, where the leather is smoothest and the effect looks its very best.

Specifications

• Volume: 75ml tin
• Colour: 006 Navy Blue
• Type: High-shine finishing wax (glaçage)
• Suitable for: Smooth leather shoes and boots
• Use after: Cleaning and polishing, e.g. with Pâte de Luxe
• Brand: Saphir Médaille d’Or (made in France)

Building a mirror shine is a skill that gets easier every time, and this is exactly the wax I would hand any customer who wants to take their polishing up a level. Thin layers and a little patience are all it takes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Mirror Gloss as my only shoe polish?

No. Mirror Gloss has no nourishing or conditioning properties, so it is used as a finishing wax after you have cleaned and polished your shoes with a cream and standard wax.

How do I get the mirror effect?

Apply thin layers with a cotton cloth and a few drops of water, buffing in small circles. Building up several fine layers is the key to a deep, glass-like shine.

Does the navy colour show on the leather?

Yes, shade 006 Navy Blue adds a subtle tint that complements blue leather while delivering the high-shine top layer.

Where can I buy Saphir Mirror Gloss in the UK?

You can order Saphir Mirror Gloss 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.