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Anyone looking for a new project? Sz 10.5
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kind of its like peeling all around it
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Thats the donor mids/soles..originals arent on...i just dont have the time to do
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You can use Salon Care 40 volume creme. It's very simple and pre-made, just apply it on to the backtab and let it get exposure from the sun. It can weaken the backtab which can eventually crack.
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I would just have them repainted. That's what I'm gonna do.
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Do you have to sand before you paint? Do you just use white angelus?
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Took these out of the box yesterday and the toe box had a glue stain in the mesh. Any way to get rid of this stain?
http://s295.photobucket.com/user/Zues_87/media/photo2-4.jpg.html
http://s295.photobucket.com/user/Zues_87/media/photo2-4.jpg.html
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Typically, nail polish or acetone is most commonly referred to remove glue and glue stains. Would try nail polish remover first since it's more diluted, but if that doesn't work, then you might want to try acetone. There are also products like Goo Gone out in the market to help remove glue & glue stains, but I'm almost sure it won't work on those since it's only effective on fresh/immediate glue stains. Be gentle and don't apply too much as acetone can be very harmful to shoes,etc.
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I just copped some raging bull 5s
how would you clean the suede, what do you guys think is the best suede cleaner to remove these jean stains? or can I just redye it & it will go away?
how would you clean the suede, what do you guys think is the best suede cleaner to remove these jean stains? or can I just redye it & it will go away?
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Lincoln EZ Cleaner is commonly referred to as a good suede/nubuck,etc. cleaner. Cheapest place for a single bottle I can find on the internet is $8.10 shippped here:I just copped some raging bull 5s
how would you clean the suede, what do you guys think is the best suede cleaner to remove these jean stains? or can I just redye it & it will go away?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290799211565?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I think the best course of action for those is to redye them.
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any idea how to whiten the mesh without RIT cause we dont have em in my country, tips for the restoration of the patent leather?
any idea how to whiten the mesh without RIT cause we dont have em in my country, tips for the restoration of the patent leather?
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Whiten patent leather:
You can use Salon Care 40/50, retr0bright, etc. instead of their sauce.
To whiten the mesh without RIT, the next most common method is to use Bar Keeper's Friend and just scrub it all over the mesh. For cleaning products, I always recommend the liquids over the powders.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_10025911_clean-sneakers-bar-keepers-friend.html
NOTE: I think that if you applied it similarly to how you would apply RIT, it would be better than the tutorial's directions. Their directions seems more like general cleaning instead of what you're trying to accomplish in reversing the oxidation and whitening the mesh.
I've seen a lot of positive reviews with this product (it definitely works) and also a few negatives. On occasion, and I'm pretty sure it's only with the powdered version (which is why I always recommend liquid over powder), there was a bit of residue left over. I've also seen the patent leather or something bleed onto the mesh turning it black (only saw this once out of tons of results). But yeah, I would definitely use RIT over this, but if you can't get your hands on liquid RIT, this is the next best thing.
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about the patent leather unyellowing what ingredients do i need? just the salon care? and the mesh on the tounge and eyelets can i use bleach + dishsoap + hot water?
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To unyellow the patent leather, yes all you need is just the Salon Care. Just so you know, from my understanding, unyellowing patent leather takes a bit of patience.
You can clean the mesh with bleach and take out stains, but if you're trying to unyellow it, I'm not too sure how effective it will be. But you can definitely use bleach as a cleaning tool.
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I picked up these black cements yesterday for a great price. I plan on repainting the midsoles and wearing them, but it looks like someone splattered paint in them somehow. Anyone know how I should get it off? I'm thinking acetone but I'm not sure if it's strong enough. Thanks
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I tried that for cleaning the mesh, and it was cleansed but the yellowing stayed. the products that you suggested were not available in my country. i might leave it like this. thanks tho
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The two options that I immediately though of were (1) Acetone/Nail polish remover to try and remove it or (2) To just repaint the leather black. Like you said, don't know if the acetone is strong enough and I've also seen it discolor the leather on occasion. Worst case scenario, and what's probably your best option is to just repaint the leather.
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Also before you paint, gotta prep the shoe:
They use their own branded leather preparer and deglazer, but I've seen a lot of people use nail polish remover/acetone to remove the factory finish that pretty much does the same exact thing.
Also btw, it's none of my business, but from the looks of it, that tongue on the pair that is pictured to the left has a bit of a choppy tongue.
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Any tips on how to glue toe cap back onto these flamingo asics? Also, how to clean nubuck a bit?
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I'd use E-6000 to glue them back together
and get some Jason Markk or some Angelus Easy Cleaner
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I got them for about 15 less than his buy it now price because I bought through paypal invoice. I think the paint should come off pretty easily, it might just flake off without acetone but idk
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http://www.ehow.com/how_4421471_remove-paint-from-leather.html , maybe this will help (under Dry Paint)
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Dont use bleach. There is a possibility it will become yellow and not worth the risk in my opinion.
