Although patent leathers are some of the most beautiful with lustrous gloss shine, they can also be the hardest to care for. Saphir Vernis Rife Cleaner has been specifically designed to clean, nourish, protect against cracks and shine all patent leathers. All of this without using resins or silicones that can harm high-quality leathers. Not only is Vernis Rife powerful enough to fix major damage, but it is also suitable for a regular patent leather care routine. Patent leather is a leather coating that has a high gloss finish. The coating process was introduced to the United States and improved by inventor Seth Boyden in 1818, with commercial manufacture beginning in 1819. Boydens process used a lacquer coating that was based on linseed oil. Modern patent leather usually has a plastic coating.