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Ended up pulling the trigger on the DTLR pair. I didn't want to regret it later.
Jordan Retro 1 High “Laser” aka Custom Lasers Thread
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this reminds me when i did these.....dont feel like doing these frags tho, not feeling them
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Very nice. did you use a high gloss finish to get the patent leather look?
I just bought a pair of DS clovers for $80 to turn into black/gold customs. I was going to do a matte version like this though...
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Finally finished. Will post more pics with a DSLR tomorrow in the sunlight. They came out glossy on my note 4's camera but it definitely has a more matte finish in person. Used very light coat of angelus matte finisher that made it a tiny bit glossier and then used krylon matte finisher. Overall, it was a fun week doing my first custom. Most annoying thing was definitely dying the soles. I still have to go back and fix my heel cup a bit because it dented from heating and the sock liner faded a bit after heat setting the GAC 900, but I'm not sure if I want to go back and put another layer. Maybe if it gets any lighter than it already is. As for the logo, using a detailed brush wasn't that hard. Definitely need a steady hand though. As for laces, I went and ordered black waxed laces with gold metal aglets.
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yes high gloss for the finish.
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finally started my royal custom, got my blue down and black dye before i paint the rest
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dude on ebay just gave up on the wings logo
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Lmao should've just kept it red. Wasn't even that hard to do. Just need a detailed brush.
dude on ebay just gave up on the wings logo
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Jeez I just looked at some of the customs on ebay and they're either super lazy and kept a lot of the lining and shoe lace holes white, or didn't even bother wiping off excess dye on the soles. Even the edges of the leather weren't fully painted on some. Also, only one custom I saw was matte. Rest were glossy as hell.
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Hhahha "F these wings Im done!"
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Thanks!
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Krylon Matte finisher definitely did the trick. 
Thanks to those that suggested it. Very pleased with the results.
Thanks to those that suggested it. Very pleased with the results.
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Wore my frags walking a lot through Oakland. Some of the dye did come off on the heel. I did 4 coats of dye and sprayed matted finish on the soles as well. Not a biggie for me.
Also one thing I noticed the white toe part picks up a lot of dirt. It might be because of the overspray from the jetliner matte finish not sure though. Anyone experience that before?
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Also one thing I noticed the white toe part picks up a lot of dirt. It might be because of the overspray from the jetliner matte finish not sure though. Anyone experience that before?
http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kv...F-4863-8B72-9831A5ED423C_zpsmmbum2ax.jpg.html
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I have. Noticed it yesterday after I wore my pair on Saturday night. I've been having a tough time trying to wipe it off.
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Yea it feels sticky or something right? I'm thinking of stripping it and repainting it white
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Yep. The finisher left a sticky residue on the toe boxes. Just tried cleaning it again and it won't come off. Repainting it might be the best option.
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Use acetone to strip off the finisher. What finisher did you use anyways?
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Normal finisher from Angelus.
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When you say dye, did you use leather dye as a prep or a water paint mix? My test pair should be here next week and I'll be starting them soon. Doing a test pair first before I do my own.
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Just use acrylic paint. It will bind to the leather after you let it dry for a while. I tried scratching off the paint before I put the finisher and nothing came off.
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yeah black leather dye first. try to avoid water/paint mixes, angelus is water based you dont wanna thin it out too much. good luck and post some progress pics
