Lee Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well People, Its time to have your say! following the glo-fake topic viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3725 I Emailed Caswell adhesives once again requesting they re-considered production of this product. My voice alone will not be enough to re-launch the product, so send caswells your own message of support for glofake on this topic, they are going to put my email to their team! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I've still got 1/4 of a tin left, which is being used sparingly now as it's out of production. Would be good to be able to get more of this excellent product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 i would use it if it was to be made again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 i've still got a tin that's ony had one application taken from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 the point has been made very well with the replies do far, that this is a low usage/volume product which is why it has gone from Caswells product portfolio. So how do we convince them just how valuable this product is to us? this was the Email I sent to Caswell yesterday Dear John Following your reply to my email this morning, I found myself feeling very disappointed at the situation with the demise of the Glo-fake product. Whilst I realise the decision not to re-start its manufacture is a commercial one, I would like to ask Caswell adhesives to re-consider this. The shoe repair industry has always used Caswell products because they are good for their intended application & Glo-fake was no exception. I feel that listening to your customers & investing in the glofake product would enhance your reputation within the shoe repair industry & could generate some great publicity. The shoe repair trade continued to support you after the difficulties surrounding the fire & it would be great if you could give us back this product that we have no alternatives with, I feel it would boast our confidence & respect of the Caswell brand! Please reconsider this decision, the shoe repair industry needs your help! Lee Ffrench shoerepairer.info Its nice that we have had 17 members reply to the poll, but give them a reason to produce this for us again! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 maybe ask Chris Wilson how many did they sell per year and Colledge of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 All the wholesalers and need to supply the sales, but, I dont think that the yearly sales warrant production set up. It is a good product albeit a very old one that the majority of the trade does not use. (Majority being the number of shops divided into sales). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 as rereuested hugh black polish carnauba wax 8 parts in weight ozokerite 3 " " " " " " " " " paraffinwax 6 " " " " " " " " " montan wax 8 " " " " " " " " " beeswax 2 " " " " " " " " " nigrosine oil black 3 " " " " " " " " turpentine 100 " " " " " " " brown polish carnauba wax 5 parts in weight paraffin wax 22 " " " " " " " beeswax 6 " " " " " " " " turpentine 50 " " " " " " " " white sprit 50 " " " " " " oil soluble brown dye 0.2 " " " " " wax emulsions and fakes i.e glo flake carnauba wax or composition waxw 24% turpentine 30% soap 6% water 40% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Cobbler Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hey Elfman, I just tried making the black polish - Knackered my food processor and set fire to the wok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 What kind of soap elfman and how does water mix with wax? surely there has to be an emulsifier! or is this where the soap comes in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hey Elfman, I just tried making the black polish - Knackered my food processor and set fire to the wok dont invite me for a Stir Fry Lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 WTF are you lot like ROFLMAO Hughs trying to turn us into a cookery forum. Just tried Elfmans reciepe with a fine red wine...............................Nice wine. Don't try this forum at home kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 WTF are you lot like ROFLMAO Hughs trying to turn us into a cookery forum. Just tried Elfmans reciepe with a fine red wine...............................Nice wine. Don't try this forum at home kids Wot.... you mean youve been whining again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 hugh soaps most suitable are triethanolamine, monorthaolamine, morpholine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 hugh soaps most suitable are triethanolamine, monorthaolamine, morpholine What about Dove.....It will keep the leather soft!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 hugh soaps most suitable are triethanolamine, monorthaolamine, morpholine What about Dove.....It will keep the leather soft!!! No...You need Imperial Leather for that \:D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Although I do not use this product on a daily bassis, I must admit it gives a very good natural looking finnish to leather soles etc and I would be very happy to see it in production once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoe String Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi Sandy has had a Shoe-Repairer contact her saying that the Woly tin product is exactly if not better than Glo-Fake and requested it in larger tins. Not aware of the properties of Glo-Fake and Sandy is not at her desk right now I can't give further information but we do have a product it seems that covers this need. Please contact Sandy 01858-467467 for more information. Regards Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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