SAPHIR MEDAILLE D'OR Mirror Gloss - High Shine Wax Polish - 75ml

The SAPHIR MEDAILLE D'OR Mirror Gloss is a specialist finishing wax developed to create a deep, glass-like shine on smooth leather shoes and boots.

Its concentrated formula combines some of nature’s hardest and glossiest waxes, including beeswax, carnauba wax and Montan wax. Natural turpentine oil encourages the thin layers to grip and dry efficiently, helping you achieve an impressive mirror finish more quickly than with a traditional softer wax polish.

Mirror Gloss is designed for the firm toe caps and heel counters of footwear. These areas do not flex significantly during wear, allowing multiple fine layers of wax to build into a smooth, highly reflective finish.

Key Features

• Premium high-shine finishing wax

• Creates a deep mirror-gloss finish

• Ideal for formal shoes and smart leather boots

• Formulated with hard, naturally glossy waxes

• Contains beeswax

• Contains carnauba wax

• Contains Montan wax

• Natural turpentine oil supports efficient drying

• Designed for smooth leather

• Apply to firm toe caps and heel counters

• Builds through multiple thin layers

• Can be applied using the water-drop polishing method

• Available in seven colour options

• Made in France

• Size: 75ml

• Product code: 1013

Professional Mirror-Shine Finish

Mirror Gloss was developed for professional bootmakers, shoe shiners and anyone wanting to achieve an exceptionally polished finish at home.

Its high concentration of hard waxes fills the leather’s fine surface texture as successive layers are applied. Once the surface becomes smooth and even, it begins to reflect light and produce the distinctive glass-like appearance associated with expertly polished footwear.

Hard Natural Wax Blend

Beeswax, carnauba wax and Montan wax are selected for their hardness, protective qualities and naturally glossy appearance.

The harder formulation creates a more reflective finish than a softer everyday polish. Natural turpentine oil helps each fine coat dry before the next is applied, supporting clean layering without excessive product build-up.

Designed for Toes and Heels

Mirror Gloss should be applied to the stiffened areas of footwear, particularly the toe caps and heel counters.

Avoid building a mirror finish over flex points or creased sections, as these areas bend during walking and may cause the hardened wax layers to crack. The rest of the shoe can be maintained with a suitable cream or softer wax polish.

A Specialist Finishing Product

Mirror Gloss is intended to create shine rather than clean, soften or deeply nourish leather.

Footwear should be cleaned and conditioned before application. A nourishing shoe cream can be used to restore moisture and colour, followed by a softer wax polish where required. Mirror Gloss can then be applied as the final stage on the toes and heels.

Colour Guide

Choose a colour that closely matches the leather when you want to maintain or deepen its existing shade. Neutral can be used across various colours when additional pigment is not required.

Always test the polish on a discreet area first, particularly when treating pale, delicate or unusual leather colours.

How to Use

• Remove loose dirt and dust from the footwear

• Clean away old polish or product build-up if necessary

• Allow the leather to dry fully before polishing

• Condition and polish the leather before applying Mirror Gloss

• Wrap a clean cotton cloth tightly around two fingers

• Pick up a very small amount of wax

• Apply it to the firm toe or heel using light circular movements

• Allow each thin layer to dry before applying the next

• Add a tiny drop of water when the cloth begins to grip

• Continue polishing gently in small circles

• Use a clean section of cloth to remove cloudy residue

• Repeat the process until the desired shine develops

• Allow the finished layers to dry thoroughly

• Buff very gently with a soft polishing glove or clean cloth

Building the Best Shine

Use only a small amount of wax during each application. Several fine coats will usually produce a clearer and more durable finish than one heavy layer.

Alternate between the left and right shoe while polishing. This gives each layer time to dry before the next coat is applied and helps prevent the wax from becoming sticky or uneven.

Only a tiny amount of water is needed. Too much can slow the process, create streaks or interfere with the wax layers.

Preparing the Leather

Mirror Gloss performs best on clean, smooth leather that has already been conditioned and polished.

If the surface is dirty or clogged with old wax, silicone or resin deposits, use an appropriate smooth-leather cleaner first. Allow the leather to dry before applying conditioning cream, regular wax polish and the final Mirror Gloss layers.

Care and Storage

• Close the tin securely after every use

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place

• Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive heat

• Keep away from sparks, flames and other ignition sources

• Avoid prolonged contact with the skin

• Use in a ventilated area

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets

• Do not use on suede, nubuck or textile surfaces

• Test on a discreet area before full application

• Follow all safety information printed on the container

FAQs

What is SAPHIR MEDAILLE D'OR Mirror Gloss used for?

It is a specialist finishing wax used to create a highly reflective mirror shine on the firm toe and heel sections of smooth leather footwear.

Is Mirror Gloss a shoe cleaner?

No. It is a finishing product rather than a cleaner. Dirt, marks and excessive old polish should be removed before it is applied.

Does it condition leather?

Mirror Gloss is primarily formulated to create shine. A suitable conditioning cream or nourishing polish should be used beforehand to maintain the leather.

What ingredients does it contain?

Its main wax ingredients are beeswax, carnauba wax and Montan wax. The formula also contains natural turpentine oil to support drying and layering.

Where should it be applied?

Apply it to stiffened areas that do not bend significantly, such as smooth toe caps and heel counters.

Can it be applied over the whole shoe?

It should not be heavily layered over flex points or creased sections. The hardened finish may crack when the leather bends during wear.

Is it suitable for smooth leather?

Yes. Mirror Gloss is designed for smooth leather shoes and boots.

Can it be used on suede or nubuck?

No. Wax polish can flatten and permanently alter the textured finish of suede and nubuck.

Can it be used on patent leather?

Patent leather already has a coated glossy surface and does not require this type of wax polish. Use a product specifically intended for patent leather instead.

How much polish should I apply?

Use a very small amount for each coat. Building several thin layers produces a clearer and more controlled shine than applying one thick coat.

Should water be used during application?

A tiny drop of water can help with the polishing process once the cloth begins to grip. Avoid soaking the cloth or leather.

How long does a mirror shine take?

The time required depends on the condition and texture of the leather, the number of coats and your polishing technique. Allow every layer to dry before continuing.

What is the difference between Mirror Gloss and Pâte de Luxe?

Mirror Gloss contains a higher concentration of hard, glossy waxes and is designed primarily for creating the highest possible shine. Pâte de Luxe has a softer formulation that also helps clean, nourish and protect smooth leather.

Which colour should I choose?

Select the closest match to the footwear for colour maintenance. Choose Neutral if you want to add shine without intentionally adding coloured pigment.

Does Mirror Gloss protect the leather?

The concentrated wax layers provide some surface protection against light moisture and dirt. However, the product’s main purpose is to create a high-gloss finish.

What colours are available?

It is available in Black, Neutral, Light Brown, Dark Brown and Medium Brown.

What size is the tin?

Mirror Gloss is supplied in a 75ml tin.