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**Balls_out** · 26-01-2012, 13:20

Originally Posted by polar69

You wont need kiwi soon when we get the new uniforms and eventually boots, you'll just need a suede brush

Or you will more likely need baby-poo green Polish. And I wouldn't expect it soon.

**jarrod248** · 26-01-2012, 14:44

Originally Posted by Cyclic

As good as parade gloss? Ive always found Cherry blossom far inferior.

No it's not parade gloss but cherry blossom was taken over by Reckitt Benkiser. One of their research scientists told me its been the same for years.

**Badger_Heed** · 26-01-2012, 14:47

Is it Kiwi or Cherry Blossom that, if melted down, you can get alcohol from?

In fact, don't bother replying, I'll PM Auld_Yin.

**bigbird67** · 26-01-2012, 14:47

My Tesco still has Kiwi?

**johnboyzzz** · 26-01-2012, 14:51

As a last resort. Set fire to the tin of Cherry Blossom and that takes most of the grease out of it.

**shortarms** · 26-01-2012, 15:00

Originally Posted by Flash_Eliminator

What's happened to Kiwi shoe polish? Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco's, Wilkinsons ... even Boyes has stopped selling it in favour of some gunk called 'Punch' or 'Cherry Blossom'. I usually have several tins of the stuff, but I've pretty much run out so I've had to order some online. The nearest I can get in the shops is Parade Gloss, but I have plenty of that.It did occur to me that like some brands and shops recently it could have gone into administration but I've been unable to find any evidence of that.

Get your storeman to demand it. KIWI polish, NSN 7930-99-151-5012. It comes in a box of 12x100ml.

**cloudbuster** · 26-01-2012, 15:10

Originally Posted by Flash_Eliminator

What's happened to Kiwi shoe polish? Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco's, Wilkinsons ... even Boyes has stopped selling it in favour of some gunk called 'Punch' or 'Cherry Blossom'.

You shop in Boyes?

Pikey.

**mush_dad** · 26-01-2012, 15:10

Try your local independent cobbler, not the kiosks that trade in the shopping malls, but a proper cobbler if you can find one. Mine stocks Kiwi (and decent laces)

**Steven** · 26-01-2012, 15:20

Don't forget that Kiwi has been taken over (twice) by Americans so be ready for any amount of "instant spit shine honor guard" liquid EZ use applicator "traditional" KIWI polish to be the only stuff available soon.