FAQ: Angelus Product Questions...Answered | Angelus Products Q&A
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- We bring back Sponsored Artist Bryan Phillips (@swellguycustoms) to answer some of the most popular questions that we receive. Bryan covers a ton of questions in this video based on different topics ranging from Prep all the ways to Finishers, and everything in between. Watch through and become an expert on our products, or use the timeline to jump to your specific question.
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0:00 - Intro
0:31 - What if I Don’t Have Angelus Preparer & Deglazer?
1:18 - Is Prep Necessary? How many Passes do I do with Preparer & Deglazer?
2:55 - How many Layers of Paint Do I Need?
3:15 - Can You Repaint a Shoe That’s Already Been Painted?
3:52 - Can You Use Angelus Paint Of Fabrics Like Denim or Canvas?
5:28 - How Do You Paint on Plastic/Hard Surfaces?
6:04 - What is Duller Used For? How Much Do I Add?
6:55 - Can You Use Angelus Paint With An Airbrush?
7:51 - When Do I Use Leather/Suede Dye?
8:53 - Can I Mix Leather/Suede Dyes?
9:30 - What is Neutral Dye?
9:50 - What Else Can I Use Dyes For/On?
10:06 - How Many Coats Of Finisher Do I Need? Does More Coats Mean More Durable?
10:58 - Do I Even Need A Finisher?
11:21 - Can I Paint/Dye Midsoles?
14:23 - What Is The Difference Between Easy Cleaner And Foamtex?
15:05 - Outro
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This is such a good resource and great overview for preparing and finishing leather (and other materials) paint projects. So well produced too. Answered exactly what I needed to know and some other questions I didn't know I had!
LOVE how the Brand has grown! I use to use it awhile back. it's a beautiful thing❤
This is exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot for all the info
Glad it was helpful!
Many thanks - concise with a lot of information. Now to find that creative part of my brain.....
My brand new Margiela Tabis were ruined by a highly recommended shoe repair/restore place in Dallas (they mainly deal with high end designer). The leather is different colors, stiff and sticky. I guess I’ll have to remove all that paint and start over and do this myself! Glad a FB group I’m in recommended this video. It gave me hope and a list of items I need to buy
I am so glad I found this video!
Awesome video! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Very informative.
We're glad you found this to be helpful! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact our support team at info@angelusdirect.com!
Brian Phillips you rock dude your presentation was the best I ever seen.
Ordered some of your paints and products to paint my leather bike race suit - can't wait to give it a go
Nice! share some photos when you're done! and give us a chat if you have any questions while you are painting.
AWESOME!! Thanks so much
Fantastic video, thank you so much for this.
Glad it was helpful!
using some of these products may be a bit intimidating at first, but the best thing u can do is just start using them. throw urself into that deep end
Trial by Fire 🔥
@@AngelusBrand that!!
Can u use 2thin in replace of 2soft if anything?🤔
@@rizzworvy1000 that would cool but no - they do totally different things
Great and informative video!
Great tutorial, thanks.
Love the shirt!
Hey, this is a great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I love this. Thank you
So glad!
Fabulous!
Good stuff!!
Thank you so much!!!
How about a video on painting the leather on a Louis Vuitton handbag. Sometime it gets to the point where that would be the best option. Great and informative video, thank you❤
I’ve really been enjoying your paints and appreciate all of your information!
So far, I have painted a bag, a fabric chair, a pair of boots, and I am now working on my fourth jean jacket using your paints.
My question is, do I seal the paint on the jean jackets with your spray or brush on sealers, or do they need to be sealed or top coated at all when finished? Thank you!!
The midsole question was my biggest question. I have a pair of dunk lows and I'm using the Angelus cream colored paint on some parts of the shoe. But I want the midsole to match as close as possible to that cream color. Do you have any suggestions on what I can use?
We need a video of the Grex Genesis XGI3 airbrush combo, I wanted to purchase it the other day but after doing my research there isn’t a lot of really informative videos about not how it work but what it can do. Nice Q/A tho
Check back in a month or two we got something cooking!
Great video!
We hope this helps to clear up any uncertainty!
I'm an Artist and I'm going to jump into the deep end of the pool and attempt to customize a sneaker . This video is Electric!!! And it's just what I needed. Is there a starter kit I can buy to start out with.
Hi thanks for this video. I want to color or paint the yellow mesh cage area on my Jordan 4 Cement Whites. Do I need to take any special preparation steps for this? Do I need to strip the yellowing away?
Love the info. Any advice on how to colour match your paints for colour you don’t specially supply? Thanks
Trial and error! you can make so many new colors, or match something you have.
I just received Angelus Jet Black Leather Dye as a couple of shoes have the leather and color have rubbed off on the front end of the shoe. I'm looking forward to using the dye, it didn't come with a dabber, so I'll use a piece of rubber sponge. That's disappointing.
Do you have any videos on mixing dyes or paint specifically to get different colors?
If anyone can give advice, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm currently customizing a pair of Jordan's and I'm wondering what's the best method to get accidental leather dye splashes on the midsole, fabric nike air tongue tag, and on the edges of the leather cuts. Besides taping the shoe better, what's the best way for me to get it out? Should I use the deglazer?
hi im wondering what the difference between finisher & coat? thankyou!
When dying sock liners with leather dye- do you need to rinse the liner after?
What happens if I don't heat the paint mixed with 2-soft? Will the paint fall apart?
I'm planning on repainting the pleather clothes of my 1/6 scale figure but that piece doesn't come off, and I'm not comfortable blowing hot air on the figure itself :(
Also, can we mix the 2-soft with finishers?
When painting Angelus White I can’t seem to get any kind of coverage on my leather sneaker. I’m trying to paint small white flowers on top of a light purple colour but the white is almost going on transparent. Would it be normal to be needing to build up the white with multiple layers, like 4-5 layers?
How do you mix the colors to make blue atoll the color from the Melo MB .01 sneakers? I have the grey and red Melo MB .01 and I want to change the red to blue atoll
Thanks 😊
If the paint starts to harden in the bottle or clump up can you revive it??
Would you recommend me to use a deglazer to remove the mink oil from leather boots before dyeing? Thank you for the video, it solved many of my questions!
Yes. That would be the perfect item for that application. You need to take off the oils in order for the dye to penetrate into the leather nicely.
Big Joe!!
Hi! I’ve never used leather paints before. My question is when use the paint on leather do I need to use any thinning agent. When I paint with acrylic paints on canvas I use water to thin the paint. What’s supposed to be used with leather paints?
Can you use paint on surfaces like foam ? Specifically the Nike calm slide?
Question: What if i don't have a heat gun, what other method do you think will be effective?
Hi! I hope you will see my question. :) I recently did some restoration on the leather trim and handles of a Gucci purse. The items I used were all Angelus- the leather preparer and deglazer, cream acrylic leather paint and finished with the acrylic finisher. Now, the handles of the purse have a sticky feeling to them. I have tried wiping them down with a small amount of rubbing alcohol but they still feel sticky. Did I do something wrong that's causing this? Do you have any suggestions on how to fix it? Thank you, so much! :)
Hi,
So I purchased the droppers for exact measurements when I'm mixing duller or finisher, about how many drops should I use in order to get the exact ratio as if I'm pouring either into the paint? I'm a beginner and I want to make sure I'm doin it right. Thanks hope u reply 🙂
It can be challenging to get the exact ratios. As an example, if you are using 2 ml of paint, you can use one full serving of the dropper since our dropper is 0.2 ml.
Hey, can i use angelus matte acrylic finisher on a custom jeans?
What do I use as a finish such as lacquer or a Resist on tooled leather?
I’m looking to paint/dye my Nike swoosh on the mercurial 14’s and it seems to be a rubber/plastic, does anyone know the material for sure? And if it’s plastic the 2-hard is the right option and if it’s rubber I’m screwed? Thanks
I'm planning on using your jet black leather dye on a white EVA foam midsole. The shoes are Saucony Jazz Originals.
Since the dyes are made for leather. We recommend a test spot. This may not work for your application.
Ok so my project is repainting a tattoo chair. What would be the correct process of that?
Is finisher removable with deglazer? If my painting has finisher can I paint again in top of that or start form zero with deglazer again? Want to remove it because it's too shiny tho is 600
BTW I would just add that any chemical is dangerous for health! Always paint in a ventilated area & with a paint mask if possible. 🤙🏻
No one asks how long does the paint take to dry? … really?
Is there any videos of shoes painted that have actually been worn and used? I just really want to know how well this paint holds up.
That's a great idea for a video! We do have customizers come in wearing their customs and they look amazing. Again, your preparation of the shoe prior to painting is key.
Hey, hey! love your products and this video was good refresher after quite the hiatus I took. Which brings me to my personal question that wasn't addressed in this video NOR could I find a definitive and sure-fire answer elsewhere. My hiatus was quite long (about a year), and I've kept all my materials and paints. All of the paints that were opened prior to have gotten lumpy and, in some cases, have a marshmallow consistency. How do I go about bringing the paint back to it's original form without ruining the color? As for the marshmallow consistency, is it over for those particular paints and need to be replace?
Hey there! it really depends on how you store them. Email us at info@angelusdirect.com and send some photos there.
@@AngelusBrand Thank you, I got it looked into.
Well, I would love to know the answers too!! Would y’all mind sharing your knowledge pretty please? 🤞🏻☺️🤍
@@barbie3166 So here's what was told to me. Take note I'm paraphrasing here, it's been a while since I was given this information, but I'll do my best. Essentially what had happened to the paint, was that the "marshmallow" consistency was an indication that the paint had separated like expired milk. Once this occurs in old paint, there is no helping it. Ultimately, I had to throw out ALL of my supplies since I could no longer use them. Looking back, my hiatus was longer than a year to most of the paints I haven't gotten a chance to use yet. However, had there been only some clumps to deal with, the solution is adding a bit of 2-thin to the paint a little at a time until the clumps were completely gone. So whatever I did use that had clumps in them became a chore getting all the clumps out, so I just tossed them as well.
I hope this helps XD
@@Hussuki thanks for sharing this!! So when referring to marshmallows and paint, it's not a good thing...but marshmallows, in general, are yummy! 😉 So sorry to hear that you had to throw away all your paints...they're quite an investment. 💸 Anyways, thanks again for sharing this! Now I know what to do if I let them sit for too long. I guess maybe if they have been setting for a while, shake them up a bit so they don't mess up? 🤷🏻♀️ Wouldn’t hurt to try I guess. 👍🏻 🤗
Can i mix 2 soft in other brand of shoe paint for canvas, suade?
I have vegan doc martins. If I use 2 hard will it not crack? I just finished real docs with your paint and finisher and these need redone now. I used paint markers before I found your paint and of course they wore pretty hard. Thanks!
The 2-Hard will harden the paint onto the surface. This will make the paint less flexible. With that in mind, we recommend the paint alone. You can sand the area as well, that will give you a better surface to apply the paint to.
Would you recommend doing a light “scuff sand” on a leather Bible? And if so, do I do it before the preparer and deglazer? I can mix different colors with each other to make other colors, right? I mean, I don’t have to use anything more to be able to do that? Aaaannnnnd….one last question…for now lol. Is it okay to mist water over the paint every now and then to keep it from drying out? Or will that change up the paint in some way?
I’ve never used this type of paint before and don’t know much about it. I use regular acrylic paint and acrylic chalk paint…so this acrylic leather paint is my first rodeo.🤠 Thanks for this video!! Looking forward to giving this leather paint a try! 👍🏻
I would use the sanding method. It is the safest way when you are not sure how soft and delicate the leather is. No leather preparer is needed in that case. The paint will be fine once dry, however it wouldn't hurt it if you want to do that with the water.
@@AngelusBrand thanks for replying!! I really appreciate it! I’m quite impressed by the people who work for/with the Angelus company!! 🤩 Next is to try out the paint!! 👍🏻
I’m planning to do painting drop custom on a (black)suede shoes. Than do I have to mix 2 soft into a paint I want to splash on?
The acrylic paint on suede will ruin the texture of that soft feel. We don't recommend paint on suede, just know what it may turn out like.
Hi… How much paint should I have to cover 2 seater sofa?
But can you use leather dye on jordan demin 6?
Great Video.... How do I clean the Angelus Suede Cleaning Brush after a cleaning of the sneakers without ruining the Bristles of the brush? Thanks in Advance 🤝
A mild soap and warm water should do the trick.
@@AngelusBrand Thanks Champ 🏆 🤝 don't want to start deep cleaning and ruin the brush even the paint brushes. Any tips on that always appreciated. So far seen hydrogen peroxide to clean the paint brushes.
Can you use more than 1 additive at a time? Like duller and 2 hard? I wanted to use the purple as a base coat for my glitter bottom heels. Should I apply finisher before adding my glitter/mod podge to prevent lifting or bleeding? Any suggestions are welcome.
Please email us at info@angelusdirect.com we would like to make sure we understand what you need and help you there.
I am painting 1 very shiny vinyl stripes on puma trainers, 2 in total. I have the paint, 2 hard additive and the matt finisher but unsure what grit of sandpaper to use and do you sand in between all coats and how many coats do yo need for the paint itself? Thanks in advance.
Please email us at info@angelusdirect.com so that we can go in depth there!
Hello. How many layers of paint i have to put after using two layers of dyes? Thanks for anyone helping.
Can polyester fabric be used? Does it work just as denim fabric?
Can faux leather work and be prepped just as natural leather?
Im im using felt do i need to prep the shoe
looking for cobalt blue since i started a custom with some cheaper paints and the tongue was heat sank in i am left with having to stick with using cobalt. besides that i guess i wouldn't want to switch blues either way. was realy surprised angelus doesn't have such a dope classic color as cobalt blue. need a mix option to make it. i have regular blue and black if thats all it takes, any help would be cool. thx!
That is not a color we have. We do have many blues, and the great thing about the paint is the mixing capabilities. I definitely recommend experimenting when you have a chance!
Thank you so much for making this. I'm just wondering if I was to paint a piece of leather with angelus paint, could it still be foil stamped?
That is not something that we have tried. It will depend on the heat.
If I’m airbrushing a canvas sneaker, like Vans, do I use 2-soft, as well as 2-thin (if airbrush needle is to small and I need to thin out?). Thank you
You can use one or the other, not both. The 2-Soft will work as a thinner for you.
I wish you answered if we can paint faux leather flexible shoes (like sock boots). I've been trying over and over with mine and they 100% always crack within the first minutes of use. sad. but I've seen other people paint on faux leather boots and they turn out fine. so that's why I have that question. could you please do a tutorial for those?
This is a tough one since they are so flexible and not a leather that is sturdy to carry the paint. There are many steps you can take to prevent the cracking. Aside from the sanding, and leather preparer, you can also use an adhesion promoter. That will also allow the paint to sit on the surface a little better. Please make sure to reach out to us at info@angelusdirect.com so that your answer is attended to quickly.
hi! I have a super nice suede blazer. it's a tan color and I want to dye it a med/dark brown. 1. should I go with a dark brown to end up with a medium brown finish color?
2. powder or liquid?
3. how much dye would I need? it's a 42R.
4. what technique should I use? A. paint with a sprayer. B. dab or paint with dauber or brush. C. make a tub of dye and dip the whole thing in. D.if this one, do I need to prepare by soaking in soda ash solution?E. do you sell the soda ash? F. I guess the dye would also color the lining?
5. do you guys offer a how to, or a tutorial video about this?
thank you very much.
kemble.
Hi Kemble! email us a info@angelusdirect.com so that we can assist you more in depth there.
How long does the paint need to cure before applying the finisher? And how long should one wait between coats of finisher?
Also, if a furniture is painted- is there a recommended curing time before you use it (like other paints for example where it is usually a week or so..)? Thanks 😊😊
Depending on temperature will affect how long it takes paint and finishers to dry, so there is no specific time, just make sure to use thin coats and wait for each layer to be fully dried. After you are finished, we do recommend waiting at least 24 hours before using the customized product.
I was thinking of painting a caramel brown nubuck purse because it has pen marks on it. Any suggestions as to what paint or die I should use?
If you are looking for help matching a color, please email us at info@angelusdirect.com to assist! also send a few photos.
Got a question that doesn't seem to be covered here. Let's say I want to do a project involving veg-tanned leather, which will be tooled and stamped in various ways to create patterns, textures, and designs. But here's the thing: I want the leather to be white. Now, getting chrome tanned leather in white is pretty simple, but chrome tanned leather cannot be tooled. Nor is it possible to "dye" leather white because that's not how white works.
So my question is how can one achieve a white finish to a leather project that will be seeing a LOT of wear? To be specific, I'm talking about a wrestling championship belt, like the WWE Intercontinental Championship; a finished product that is going to see a lot of travel (being stuffed into luggage with or without a protective cloth sleeve), a lot of flexing, bending, even "folding" (as much as one can "fold" 5-9oz. leather), as well as likely being used more than once as a blunt-force weapon. Simply put, it needs to be able to take a beating. Dye isn't an option as I mentioned, and paint under those conditions is highly likely to crack, split, or flake off entirely.
I've found only a couple videos of people whitening leather by highly diluting the paint (9:1 water to paint ratio) and brushing on 3-4 coats (letting it dry completely between coats), upping the amount of paint of paint in the mix, 3-4 more coats, and keep repeating that process to the point of having applied literally dozens of coats over the course of several hours before seeing even marginal results, days before it's noticeably white, and several coats more for good measure so it doesn't scratch off instantly.
There has to be a faster way.
I had a theory that maybe "cutting" white paint with the "neutral" dye instead of water (or at least adding it to the mix) might help the paint permeate and speed up the process but I don't know if acrylic paint CAN mix with the dye compound. And I don't know how such a mixture (or even the "slow build-up method I found others using) might affect the tooling. I don't want to end up losing any of the detail in the process.
Any suggestions on how to to make tooled, veg-tanned leather a crisp, satin/glossy white?
I have a pair of black leather boots that I want to be purple. If I use the Angelus Leather Preparer Deglazer first, will I succeed in using the Angelus Pearlescent Leather Paint to make them purple?
Yes! please feel free to ask more questions at info@angelusdirect.com
What about cleaning custom shoes when they are dirty? (Vans) would it be the same as any shoe
With Vans, try applying the Water and Stain Repellent, so that dirt and water don't penetrate the shoe. However, our Foam-Tex and Easy Cleaner will work well.
is it possible to use the leather dye + pain on a very thin piece of genuine cow leather, not the best quality but decent enough? :)
This is perfect! Dye under the paint works amazing together!
Is patent leather paint different than the acrylic leather paint? I'm looking to fix a pair of J11, and looks like it will need a whole paint job after the sanding.
We use the same Acrylic Leather Paint on patent leather. Here is a video going over the process! Please keep in mind that we normally tell people that painting patent leather is an advanced technique.
Do i should mix flat white with duller? Or no need because flat white is already no shine? Thanks for the answer.
You would not need to do that since that white will be FLAT already. However adding more will be fine, it will just make the finish even flatter. I recommend no more than 1-2%
For drying the paint, do you preffer dry it with heat gun or hair dryer?
From what I’ve studied and learned it’s personal preference. I’ve found there is no universal answer I’ve searched too. Some say no heat gun ever. Some say heat gun used carefully is fine. Some say hair dryer on cool no heat gun. Some say natural drying time only. I’ve asked 10 different customizes. I went with 20
Min air dry per layer
I have a pair of Leather Metallic sneakers that I coloured with Angelus Metallic - and it pealed off... I did try and delgaze beforehand. I will get some of the Angelus prep stuff.. Is there any other reason they would peel?
Hello Rachel, usually this is due to prep. Please send us some pictures to info@angelusshoepolish.com so we can help you out. Sometimes you may need to sand the product if its a weird one. Sometimes things look like real leather but aren't. Either that or the top coat of the leather really needs to be worked off.
Question: If I clean/wash my custom shoes like af1 or vans, would the paint may chip or crack? What is the proper way to clean it without the paint chipping or cracking?
As long as you are not using a cleaner that contains any solvents such as an alcohol, you are fine to clean your freshly painted shoes.
@@AngelusBrand Thank you!❤️
I have a pair of faux leather boots I want to paint do I need to use a preparer?
Yes! Just make sure to test it in a small spot first. You can also use a high grit sandpaper.
If I run out of 2-Thin, what can I substitute to finish the job with the airbrush? Water? Solvent? Thanks
There is not anything that we can suggest. Using water compromises the flexibility of the paint.
Hey guys I was wondering can I also paint a fabric sofa this way ? Will it crack or peal ??? Will it remain sticky ?
Send us an email to info@angelusdirect.com we can assist you there!
Question for Angelus: what is the leather paint for Jordan 1 Chicago Red. Is it fire red? A combo of fire and chili? Please help for my touch up project.
Here's a combination of a few colors we have come up with that are REALLY CLOSE to a match. Keep in mind that there are different years of this shoe, so the color will vary from year to year.
Scarlet Red-60%
Red-30%
Hot Pink- 10%
will angelus suede dye works for canvas materials? i need to darken my faded black canvas vans, but i don't want it to be stiff. i don't know which angelus product i should use.
We recommend that you look into a fabric dye for that one. We do not test the dyes on canvas.
So i want to color a pair of dr martens smooth 1460s. My question is would the white smooth leather take to dye or would i need to use paint. If i use paint would i still be able to clean and condition them like normal?
That is most likely painted. The paint in this case would be your best option. You would just need to prep accordingly.
do i need to condition my painted leather ottoman after the satin topcoat has dried? now long should i wait after the last topcoat has dried?
Once you have finished applying the paint, finisher. There is no need for anything else. The conditioners cannot penetrate past the paint to the leather.
How much of the 2 soft would you use to mix in with the angelus white acrylic paint for bare leather?
The 2-Soft is only intended for fabric material. You will not need this item on leather. You can use the paint straight out of the bottle.
@@AngelusBrand ok
When using leather dye on sneaker (black dye to white leather), how many coats is recommended? Is 1 coat of leather dye enough?
Using dyes to change a color is a little tricky. They are not meant to change, but to restore a color of the like. Once you apply the black, it may only turn a deep brown because of the white base.
I have a Dark Gray paint, I want it slightly darker. Should I mix, or Could I mix Matte Black and then paint OR Do I paint the matte black first then apply the Dark Grey?
You can mix to create your own colors! If you paint the black first, the dark grey will just cover and it would look the same as if you never used black
I’m palnning to repaint my jordan 1 with angelus paint. I’m just curious if doesnthe angelus paint will crack if the toe box of the shoes got creased? Or it will hold the paint?
The paint can hold up extremely well depending on the preparation that goes into it.
Hi! I have a question:
I used the deglazer and painted a chair with 3 layers. It got a bit too dark strong colour and I want to repaint it . Can I just go over with lighter version without using deglazer again? I did not put final coating yet and between layers would be 48 hours max. Let me please know!
You can add maybe 1-3 more layers. I would not overdo that.
Hey I’m trying to start customizing shoes what finisher should I use on canvas shoes like is there something I shouldn’t use or something I should
Finisher is not necessary on fabric. You can skip that method. Once it is dry, it is completely water proof.
@@AngelusBrand wow, really? So no topcoat for fabrics when using Angelus brand leather paints? Just wanna be certain I got that correct. 👍🏻
Random question would the suede dye work on velvet fabric without loosing the feel of the fabric
It would but you would need to do a thorough cleaning once you dyed it. We would worry how the dye goes into the fabric long term as it may leach a bit.
Would your product work well to change an automotive interior? If so, do you have any videos using Angelus products to do so?
You can use them on leather car seats! Our CEO did his whole seats himself and it came out great. We have one video painting some details on Audi seats on our page 😃
@@AngelusBrand Do you mean the video where they paint just the logo? I am hoping to do large areas and need pointers on how to apply since the alcohol based dye dries very fast and overlapping will affect color, ie, make stripes before any rub out can take place.
Can you wash like shirts or sweaters with angelus paint on it
Once it's dry, you sure can!
What about curing the paint? Is it recommended to use a heat gun to dry the paint? What about leaving the shoe in a humid room for a longer drying time? Is it true that the longer it takes to dry the more durable the paint is? Just curious.
Yes the longer the dry time the more durable they will be. Humidity will always be bad for paint. Whatever dry room with a nice temperature above ~70 degrees would be ideal. You can use a heat gun to speed it up as well. We have even used a box before with a heat gun pointed at it but be careful to not burn the shoes.
What do you use to clean your brushes and airbrush
We actually sell a Brush Cleaner product that will help clean both airbrush and paintbrushes.