Last stupid question; I now realize most people envision shining shoes by grabbing either end of a rag and buffing it back and forth. Is this what you meant? I had original thought to put it on the end of my finger tips and buff in a circular motion which is how I did my boots.I would buff the grooves with some emery strip in 220 grit and get them a bit smoother. Buff as in like how you buff shoes to shine with a cloth.