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The Basics
An array of acrylic leather paints in various neon colors to get your custom shoe habit started off bright.
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The Benefits
Water-based paint so cleanup is easy and quick.
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The Specs
Red, Tahitian Pink, Jamaican Joy Pink, Parisian Pink, Paradise Purple, Amazon Green, Popsicle Green, Tropic Sun Yellow, Sunset Yellow, Flamingo Orange, Lava Orange and Bahama Blue.
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The Bottom Line
Neon acrylics that go on smoothly and when applied properly won't crack, wear off or fade.
- Ensure your shoes are clean by wiping down your shoes with Angelus Leather Preparer and Deglazer, which is an all-purpose cleaner and stripper for leather articles. Angelus Leather Preparer and Deglazer can de-glaze the factory finish and open the pores of your leather shoes, allowing a strong adhesion with your paint. If there is some color that you want to keep, block that off with Frog Tape. Wearing heavy-duty rubber gloves, clean your shoes using a rag or cotton ball. Wipe excess from leather. Remove the laces and set aside.
- After allowing your shoes to dry for a few minutes, you’re ready to apply the Angelus paint. Ensure the areas of the shoe that you don’t want to paint are still masked off, or if you wish, you can add black, silver, or other colored accents by masking off additional areas, thereby creating your own custom sneaker. If your shoes are dark, first consider painting your shoes with a white coat. It’s common to use about five coats of Angelus paint to ensure an even color. Helpful tip: five thin coats wear better than one thick coat.
- Apply Angelus paint with short even strokes being careful to smooth out the edges to avoid getting ridges. Angled brushes are great for facilitating this. After you finish painting the first coat, use a hairdryer to assist in the drying process. A dryer does two things: First, it “shrink-wraps” the paint to the shoe, and second, it smooths out any unwanted brush strokes by melting the paint right into the prepared leather. Apply the final coat, and again, use a hairdryer to dry your paint.
- If you’ve sectioned off parts of the shoe for the sharpest edge, remove the tape while the Angelus paint is still a bit wet. Don’t wait for it to dry as this will help to prevent minor cracking.
- Let the paint dry for 24 hours before wearing. After drying is complete, finish with your choice of finisher, such as Angelus Acrylic Finishers which come in a matte finish, satin, and high gloss. Once your shoes are dry, put the laces back in, and enjoy your new smooth leather sneakers.
What is Angelus paint?
Angelus paint is a special type of paint that has been created specifically for painting leather. If you’re wondering where to get Angelus leather paint, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply is a perfect choice. Our Angelus brand leather paint range is ideal for retouching and revitalizing old leather shoes and trainers. The Angelus paint series also includes shoe polish kits and shoe cleaning kits to ensure the longevity of your leather goods.
What Angelus paint products are available?
Angelus paint
Angelus paint is an acrylic paint that is flexible, strong, and can be used to paint all types of leather goods. The paint is water-based and non-toxic. And there are many colors available, including traditional black Angelus leather paint.
Preparation and Finisher
When working with leather paint, proper preparation and a finishing process is essential. Before painting, clean the leather with a preparer to remove dirt and any previous product used from the surface.
Once you’ve completed the painting process, use Angelus finisher to give your leather some extra shine and protection. For matte finishes, use the matte finisher product.
For more products and information on where to get Angelus leather paint, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply has a selection of leather paints in the Angelus range.