:::OFFICIAL SNEAKER CARE/MAINTENANCE POST::: (It's back!) - Page 190

For true blue, if you can get another pair to match it perfectly, do so. If not, get the blue angelus paint, pour a bit in a styrofoam cup, ONE DROP of black, TWO drops of white to start out and tinker with it from there, it's not exact, but I strongly suggest at the very least have the true blue color in front of you when you mix it, and even still when you paint the midsole it will come out a little weird. For me it was trial and error mixing it, but I was able to get it perfectly. If I still have the pics, I'll post what I did wrong and show the correction.

I recently got the Bred XI and I used sneaker shields on them. Problem is that the patent leather on the toebox has an outlining of the sneaker shields and you see a little bump at the top which is really bothering me. It's only on the right one. I know some other restoration people who can take out any bumps and creases but they charge a lot for that. I heard that the ironing method might work but I don't want the patent leather to be damaged. So does anyone know how to decrease/flatten the patent leather? Thanks.

I remember i was on youtube one time and this guy said wearing better insoles would help keep 3s and 4s from cracking. Im just curious is tthere any more info on this? Is it true? Do any of you guys use insoles in your shoes?

1. On the midsoles they are yellow right above the carbon fiber ( first picture) how do i clean that back to snow white"
2. I have heard of rit whitener for the mesh, where do i purchase it and is it bad to touch the gray on the tounge with it
3. What is the best way to clean the patent leather to get the dirty off, and then what to put over it to protect it.
4. What do i use to make stitching white again
5. I plan on sea glowing it and have used. Seaglow before so the soles are no problem to me.


Alright here you go;
1.) I'd really just suggest some general cleaning. Break out the toothbrush and start scrubbing some dish soap and water into the midsole. It should come right out.

2.) you can get it at Giant, Walmart, basically everywhere. No it's not bad to let it hit e other colors, it's pretty safe. It will whiten whites, not change colors.

3.) wipe the patent down with a baby wipe/ wet wipe to get the excess dirt of. Then rub a bit of lotion into the PL to get its shine back. I wouldn't really protect it, but I heard armor all could do the trick.

4.) I've never gotten stitching perfectly white. It's just so small it's never worked. But try the RIT with it. It's not guaranteed

5.) don't use sea glow, it will take the traction off your shoes so you'll slide all over the place. Go with retrobrite. It's cheaper, and safer.

I bought a pair of Concords off craigslist, but the sole is starting to separate. And advice on what glue I should use to seal it up so I don't have to worry about dirt, rocks etc getting in there?

 

 

 

E-6000

Or barge cement. Try E-6000 first

Which rit should i use for the mesh on the anni 11s

Edited by KickzKid757 - 2/5/13 at 4:01pm

Alright thanks man appreciate it. you know if it comes clear?

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Edited by Crystalmethod - 2/5/13 at 4:07pm

Anyone have any experience cleaning tims?
Does just regular soap n water work?
Specifically for jean stains..

Cool with me since it's minor plus it was only $130.

Nah... I misread somethin..
Nvm

Green box.

Yup, E-6000 dries clear. As does barge cement, but you'll have better results with the e-6000

ok i got oxi clean powder

a tide pen

and RIT Whitner;/brightner....

 

About to go in on these 4s ..the mesh is slightly yellow...

how do I go about rectifyin this...

repainted the midsole on my black cement 3s. any ideas on how to get this water/paint stuff off the air bubble? i was thinking acetone on a q tip but it would also get the paint off the sides.

Did you use acrylic paint?

I would use painters tape to seal off the area outside and inside the hole leaving only the bubble exposed and use acetone on a q-tip.

nah i just used angelus. i think it was the brush i used that left all those paint streaks, but i'm fine with it because they aren't that noticeable from afar. might redo it later using meltonian white and black. but thanks for the suggestion! i'll try that.

edit: loljk angelus is acrylic
Edited by COBYATCH - 2/5/13 at 7:34pm

Acrylic paint is going to flake off, fade, and run off when it gets wet. Use Angelous.

will do, but i'm confused. my paint is angelus, and it says acrylic leather paint. does angelus make a paint that's not acrylic?

My bad I thought you meant like craft acrylic paint. You should be good. I'd recommend a finisher.

anybody ever hear of using the TIDE PEN on mesh (4s-cements)  to get the yellow out?

 

Also oxy clean or what for lebron 9s USA - the hard plastic mesh parts have yellowed...got em from footlocker..yellowed fast..good shoe tho tryin to salvage

Please don't use acetone... Never use acetone as a matter of fact to clean the air unit.

 

Acetone is a high solvent and it will eat up the plastic air unit. It will make it cloudy and you won't be able to see through the air unit. Use Mineral spirits or paint thinner.. 

Help with cleaning White Cement 3 sock liner?

can use a disposable shaving razor and just go around the sock liner, for like sock lint and all that

How should I clean the Olympic 6s icy sole? 

To clean the soles use a brush and some soap(without bleach) if youre talking about the yellowing you will have to use seaglow or retrobrite

As I always say. Toothbrush, warm water, and dish soap.

Don't use sea glow. You'll be slipping everywhere,

How can I remove scuffs on nubuck,durabuck,suede??

I have suede dye & dressing from angelus and it doesn't seem to work

Toothbrush + warm water + dish soap.

Seriously it works for everything.

I posted it with a pair of nubuck 10s on the previous page.