painting shoes PLEASE HELP

[rooster1188]

I am trying to paint a some shoes like jordans and kobes. I was wondering if anyone knows a step by step guide to do this and also I will want to know what kind of paint can I use and where would I buy it from. Any help will help thanks

 

[eltouha]

1- use acetone (nail polish remover) first. on leather it removes the protective layer. on midsoles it removed the paint.
2- paint at least 3-4 layers allowing each to dry completely. one colour at a time.
3- clean up any blemishes with acetone and finish with an acrylic finisher

a good source of supplies is turtlefeathers, see angelus products.

 

[rooster1188]

Do I clean any shoe with aceton even If it not leather example (kobe vi)And also is trutlefeathers a website? Thanks for the help

 

[eltouha]

yeah turtlefeathers is a website for supplies.

i don't know about modding other materials, sorry.

 

[vc8481]

What type of paint is best to use?

 

[eltouha]

acrylics

 

[vc8481]

Thanks man. One last question, I'm planing to paint the swoosh on my blackout hyperfuse low. It isn't leather material, do you think the acrylic paint will stick well to the material?

 

[eltouha]

i'm happy to help all i can, but i can't answer this one. I haven't tried it, so I can't say for sure.

It should work, but get this confirmed from someone who's done it first.

post your results!

 

[vc8481]

i will. thanks.

 

[nukleup]

check out Angelus paints

 

[heyitszachm]

do you think testors acrylic model paint would work just as well?