Saphir Medaille dOr Pate de Luxe Shoe Wax Polish 50ml – Natural Beeswax & Carnauba Mirror Shine Polish (Made in France)
Saphir Medaille dOr Pate de Luxe Shoe Wax Polish 50ml is a traditional French wax shoe polish formulated for smooth leather dress shoes and boots to deliver leather conditioning, wet-weather protection, and a high-gloss mirror shine (glaçage). Crafted in France with pine turpentine spirit and seven natural waxes—including beeswax, carnauba, and montan wax—it builds a protective wax barrier and rich patina.
Why It Feels Different
Seven-Wax Formula: Combines animal beeswax, Brazilian carnauba palm wax, mineral montan wax, and four complementary waxes for lasting dress-shoe detailing.
Natural Pine Turpentine: Extracted from Southern European pines to degrease leather, boost wax absorption, and evaporate cleanly while preserving leather breathability.
Glaçage & Patina Depth: Transparent pigments layer smoothly for custom patina or buff to a mirror finish on the toecap.
Cloud-Free Neutral Option: Preserves burnished or pale smooth leather without leaving a cloudy haze.
How to Use
Prepare: Brush away dust; clean clogged pores with Reno'Mat (ref. 0514) or moisturise well-kept leather with Renovateur Cream (ref. 1123).
Apply Thinly: Massage 1–2 thin coats onto smooth leather and welt seams using a cotton chamois cloth or Spreading Brush (ref. 2631).
Dry & Buff: Wait 5 minutes between coats, then buff with a bristle brush or wool glove. Add thin coats to the toecap and heel for a mirror shine, or pair with Crème 1925 and Mirror Gloss (ref. 1013).
Suitable For
Ideal for smooth leather dress shoes, Oxfords, Derbies, brogues, and boots needing scuff protection and high-gloss shine.
Materials
Beeswax, Brazilian carnauba wax, montan wax, four natural waxes, and pine turpentine spirit in a 50ml metal tin (Made in France).
Warning
Avoid thick wax coats on the flexing vamp to prevent cracking. Traditional pine turpentine scent dissipates within 1–2 days, and minor cracking inside the tin is normal for hard wax.
Package Includes
1 x 50ml Tin of Saphir Médaille d'Or Pâte de Luxe Wax Shoe Polish (Made in France).
How does Saphir Médaille d'Or Pâte de Luxe differ from standard shoe polishes and cream polishes?+
Pâte de Luxe combines natural pine turpentine spirit with seven natural waxes (including beeswax, carnauba, and montan wax). Compared to Saphir Crème 1925 (which uses softer waxes and shea butter for deeper colour restoration), Pâte de Luxe uses harder waxes to build a protective barrier and a high-gloss mirror shine.
How do I achieve a mirror shine (glaçage) without the wax cracking?+
Apply 1 to 2 thin base coats across the shoe, waiting 5 minutes before buffing. To create a mirror shine, build 2 to 3 additional thin coats strictly on the rigid toecap and heel counter using a cotton chamois and a drop of cold water. Avoid heavy wax layers on the flexing vamp where walking creases form.
Will the Neutral shade leave a white or cloudy residue on my shoes?+
No. The Neutral formulation is prized for maintaining the original colour of light or burnished smooth leather without hazing or clouding the finish.
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