Mastering the Mirror Shine: A Practical Lesson on Polishing Police Boots

Mastering the Mirror Shine: A Practical Lesson on Polishing Police Boots

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to demonstrate the process of achieving a mirror shine on police boots.

What do you already know about polishing shoes to achieve a mirror shine?

Understanding the Mirror Shine

A mirror shine is a high-gloss finish that reflects like a mirror, achieved through a meticulous polishing process.

Materials and Tools

Gather materials: water, cotton balls, polish, and a polishing cloth. Ensure the boots are clean and dry.

Preparation

Dampen the cotton ball and apply a small amount of polish to the boot in a circular motion.

Building the Base Shine

Continue to apply polish in circular motions, gradually building a base shine on the entire boot surface.

Water Application

Dip a clean cotton ball in water and apply drops of water to the boot, continuing the circular motion.

Maintenance and Care

Properly store and maintain the polished boots to preserve the mirror shine for a prolonged period.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.