Product Questions

Learn how to prepare shoes, leather, denim, canvas, and more using Angelus products.

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STEP 1

Ensure the leather surface is clean and dry to the touch.

STEP 2

Apply a small amount of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer onto a rag, sponge, applicator pads, cotton balls, or Q-tips.

STEP 3

Wipe down the desired area and allow the product to completely dry. This will remove the factory paint/finish, leaving a clean surface that Angelus Paint will best adhere to. View our tutorial video below:

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STEP 1

In order to prepare patent leather you will need high grade sandpaper and adhesion promoter. Lightly sand down the patent with the sand paper.

STEP 2

After giving it an even sand, wipe down the areas using Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

STEP 3

Once dry, apply two to three even coats of adhesion promoter allowing the shoes to dry between coats.

STEP 1

In order to prepare vinyl you will need high grade sandpaper and adhesion promoter. Lightly sand down the vinyl with the sand paper.

STEP 2

After giving it an even sand, wipe down the areas using Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

STEP 3

Once dry, apply two to three even coats of adhesion promoter allowing the shoes to dry between coats.

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STEP 1

In order to prepare Nike Foamposites you will need high grade sandpaper and adhesion promoter. Lightly sand down the surface with the sand paper.

STEP 2

After giving it an even sand, wipe down the areas using Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

STEP 3

Once dry, apply two to three even coats of adhesion promoter allowing the shoes to dry between coats.

When working on suede or nubuck, leather preparer is not needed nor recommended. Simply ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from debris.

Adhesion Promoter is a product (usually aerosol) that is used to help paint adhere to non leather surfaces such as rubber, plastics and more.

Although Leather Preparer and Acetone can both be used for the same purpose, Acetone has much stronger chemicals that can harm or burn leather items. 

Leather Preparer is a safer alternative that will not harm leather when applied correctly.

If you plan on using Acetone be very careful to not let it soak too much. Acetone can eat into some materials if you do not pay enough attention. 

Angelus Paintable Repair Filler is perfect for repairing minor holes & scratches. This leather filler is mixable with Angelus Leather Paints to aid with seamless repairs. Dries to a flexible finish to help prevent future cracks and tears. It is perfect for repairing midsole cuts or pitting, cuts or holes in leather, and even gashes in your car seats. Its multi-purpose use makes it the perfect addition to your Angelus collection. 

How to use:

1. Prep your surface. This may include deglazing the surface with our Leather Preparer & Deglazer or acetone. We recommend sanding the surface in order to allow the filler to bond to the surface. 

2. Apply the filler. You will need to make sure the filler gets inside the crack, cute, or hole. Make sure every layer is thin and smooth so it is easier to sand. Please note that you may need multiple layers of filler.

3. Once the filler is dry, sand and level the filler using sandpaper. The grit will depend on the surface you are working with. We recommend starting at a lower grit and going higher to make sure there are no rough patches. 

4. You can now paint once you get the surface texture you are looking for!

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Paint Questions

Learn what you can and can’t do with Angelus paints. How to properly use Angelus paint for all different projects with shoes, leather, denim, canvas, and more.

Here is a quick guide of how to use Angelus paint properly on multiple surfaces. The painting process is usually the same but the prep or additives may change depending on the material.

Leather – Shoes, Sneakers, Clothing, Furniture, and More 

  1. Prep by wiping down leather with leather preparer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag. 
  2. Wait for leather to dry a few minutes. Wipe down with microfiber towel to remove all lint.
  3. Paint with 3-5 light layers of Angelus Paint. Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers. *PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR NEON COLORS REQUIRE A BASE COLOR OF A SIMILAR SHADE BEFORE APPLICATION*
  4. Leave to dry for 24-48 hours. Be careful of flying lint or debris getting on the shoe to avoid imperfections. The more time cured the better. 
  5. If you want to add extra protection or change the sheen (Flat, Satin, Glossy, Matte) of the shoe use our 4-Coat Clear Coat 1-2 layers on top. 

Canvas & Denim – Shoes, Clothing, Actual Art Canvases, and More

  1. Prep by cleaning the surface with a cleaning product like our Angelus Easy Cleaner Kit. It is necessary to get all the oils and dirt that may be sitting in or on the canvas. 
  2. Make sure there is adequate dry time and that you wipe off and get all the cleaner out.
  3. (Optional) If you want to make the paint soak in and not be as rubbery textured on canvas we suggest using our product 2-Soft mixed with our paint. You can paint Angelus paint directly on canvas without it but it just will feel more like a screen print then part of the shoe. 
  4. Paint with 3-5 light layers of Angelus Paint. Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers. *PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR NEON COLORS REQUIRE A BASE COLOR OF A SIMILAR SHADE BEFORE APPLICATION*
  5. Leave to dry. 
  6. (Optional) No added protection is really needed as the paint has soaked into the canvas. If you want to change the sheen to a matte or glossy look instead we do suggest our 4-Coat Clear Coat. 

Patent Leather – Plastic or Vinyl Shoes, Heels, Clothes, Furniture, and More

(Airbrush Suggested instead of Paint Brush)

  1. Prep by wiping down leather with leather preparer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag. 
  2. For better adhesion we suggest sanding down with Angelus high grit (800,1500) to give the paint somewhere to stick better. Patent leather is extremely smooth plastic and it needs to be properly prepped. 
  3. Wipe down lightly with leather preparer again with a microfiber of some kind to remove all the lint and debris from sanding. Be very thorough as shiny patent will show any imperfections.
  4. (Optional)Use an adhesion promoter made for vinyl/plastic. This will help the pores of the material absorb the paint better. Usually sanding will be plenty but if you want to go over the top for adhesion we suggest it. A popular one we do not sell on our site is BullDog Adhesion Promoter. Make sure to not mix up with Adhesive as you will accidentally spray glue on your item.  
  5. Paint with 3-5 light layers of Angelus Paint. Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers. *PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR NEON COLORS REQUIRE A BASE COLOR OF A SIMILAR SHADE BEFORE APPLICATION*
  6. (Optional)If you are doing a very glossy patent leather we would highly suggest air brushing instead of paint brushing. Paint brushing is difficult to get completely smooth on an extremely glossy patent-like finish. If only a paintbrush is available a heat gun can help level the layers. Just be careful to not burn the paint or shoe.
  7. Use Angelus 4-Coat High Gloss to bring the glossiness back to a patent shine with a few layers.
  8. Leave to dry and somewhere where lint or floating debris will not hit during the drying process.

Here is a quick do’s and don’ts as well to help:

Angelus Paint can be used on any leather surface, as well as many other surfaces as long as they are prepped properly. Some of these other surfaces include: Canvas, Fabrics, Mesh, & more!

Angelus Paint is not recommended for use on the very bottoms of shoes as the paint will wear away as soon as you start walking in them. Angelus Paint also works great on certain Soft Midsoles (Jordan 3’s, Jordan 4’s), and will not hold up on hard midsoles (Converse, Vans, Jordan 1’s, Air Force 1’s, etc). We want you to have the best experience possible with realistic goals.

 

Angelus Paints utilize a flexible, self leveling, non-cracking formula that adheres to multiple surfaces such as leather, vinyl, patent leather, canvas and more when prepared properly.

Angelus Paints can be used on any type of shoe or leather item from shoes, sneakers, boots, sofas, couches, denim, canvas, and more. With the proper preparation it can adhere to any surface.

We offer high quality Angelus Paint Brushes that can be found. Any other high quality synthetic brushes made for acrylic paints will also work great.

Yes, all of our paints are formulated to be mixed very easily. This gives you full control to create thousands of color varieties on your own.

Recommended items include: Mixing Jars & Eye Droppers.

To prevent brush strokes make sure to use a clean quality paintbrush and apply long light coats spreading the applied paint thoroughly along the shoe evenly. A heat gun or blow dryer can be used to actually speed drying and level the paint as well.

How to use Paint in Airbrush

Yes, Angelus Paints will work in an airbrush if the airbrush has a needle over .5mm. No thinning is necessary as long as it is the proper size.

If your needle is smaller than 0.5mm (ie 0.35mm or 0.1mm) we recommended mixing our product 2-thin into the paint.

It is also highly recommend to strain your paint mixture before pouring it into your airbrush. Paint that has been sitting out in the air can dry and cause small particles. New paint bottles that are unopened should be able to airbrush right away.

View our Reusable Paint Strainer HERE.

We also have a wide selection of Grex Airbrush Machines and airbrush parts HERE.

If you are looking online for other airbrushes please make sure their nozzle size is 0.5mm or larger for best results. Anything smaller may have issues unless it is thinned with our product Angelus 2-Thin.