the infamous Kiwi shoe dye

Discussion in 'Styling, Trim and Bodywork' started by daveR, May 5, 2004.

  1. daveR Forum Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Albania
    has it been discontinued or something?!

    I cant find it anywhere!!! Ive literally been to every supermarket in reading and no where has it!

    Any one know who stocks it?

    (Is the search facility broken? mine are failing)
     
  2. spaced Forum Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    um, dont think so. Tried Tescos, they have it...?
     
  3. superflygti Forum Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Yeah any good supermarket should have it - Safeways over the road from my work does!! ;)
     
  4. binliner Forum Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    halfords tyre cleaner foam stuff is better on the plastic bits trust me ;)
     
  5. gorilly Forum Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    >>><><><<<<
    my mate has some bumper blacker stuff, its amazing! i'll get the name of it and post it soon ;)
     
  6. DAVE 2227 Forum Junkie

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Carplan Black Trim Wax?
    [​IMG]
     
  7. GT-Dub Forum Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Bangladesh
    That stuff's just messy...
     
  8. neath_jmj Forum Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Wales
    Yeah i agree i got that stuff and i get it everywhere!! What other products are good>?
     
  9. Guests Banned

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    i looked everywhere for the kiwi shoe dye, couldnt find it anywhere

    so i bought some dye from woolworths.....did the trick [:D]
     
  10. Steve Allen Forum Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Wales
    You can buy shoe polish in ASDA. I cant remember what make it was but as long as it has a spnge it works well. I did mine 5 months ago. Its been through snow, frost, rain and sunshine, IT IS SOMETHING WHICH WORKS WELL FOR NOT MUCH MONEY, what a change!!! [:^:] :clap:
     
  11. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2003
    Likes Received:
    3,538
    Location:
    Bracknell
    Got mine from Sainsburys!
     
  12. gorilly Forum Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    >>><><><<<<
    ok it was simmons or symons bumper blacker, its like black paste, its really good, beats the arse off of atuo glyme
     
  13. KDR152 New Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Tip for the top?

    WD40 or any other light oil?

    Nice n shiny n water repellant - Doesnt last 2 long but works well.
     
  14. DarrenW Forum Junkie

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2003
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Is this the stuff? Black leather scuff cover?

    [​IMG]
     
  15. ywouldi New Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    If you have a Lidl near you have a look for their W5 Shoe Cream, same sorta idea as the Kiwi stuff which I tried on a whim as its on 59p! Works a treat, need to let it dry and do another coat though but its much better than Back To Black, it gives a more factory black than a shiny black.

    Ben
     
  16. jofski New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    i tried the kiwi stuff last night on my rear (upper) spoiler- soaking wet this morning...and then dripped all down my rear windscreen on the way up the motorway !!!!!

    what did i do wrong ??
     
  17. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2003
    Likes Received:
    3,538
    Location:
    Bracknell
    Could be it couldn't dry properly in the cold & wet overnight, did you would have been better to take it off & apply, then leave it indoors to dry?

    Which one did you use?
    Edited by: rubjonny
     
  18. cros40 Forum Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2004
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    black trim wax suxks it only lasts a weekm, ASDA definitely sell the Kiwi stuff which is best or satin black paint :)
     
  19. Admin Guest

    i use autoglym stuff and i'm very impressed by the way it returns grey bumpers to black [:D]
     
  20. diggerbucket Forum Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2003
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Aberdeenshire

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice