My Jordan VI Infrared Transformation

jtan619

jtan619

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I have always been a fan of the infrareds but have never owned a pair. The 2000 retros are not even wearable and the cost of the pack that came out was ridiculous. So, I purchased a pair of Black/Red VIs on ebay for dirt cheap with the intent to customize and make them look just like the infrareds. I was inspired by the person who used the Garden Craft paint markers. However, I took a diffrent route and went with an acrylic paint that matched perfectly. It only took me 2-3 hrs total. Oh yeah, I also had a few drinks while I was at it 
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Here they are:



Left: Deep Red Right: Infrared



Left: Deep Red Right: Infrared







A little alcohol slowed me down but I prevailed 
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man they look great. not sure if your refering to my post i did but the marker was the worst thing i've ever done. smudge and cracked immediately
 
Originally Posted by ekhunter1

2000's arent wearable?? yes they are. you cray!
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Well, not all pairs from 2000 are wearable. I've seen many pairs with cracks. Very similar to the '99 IVs.
 
Originally Posted by bawayfrombless

BLAOW..pops. I've been thinking about doing a first custom project..

youstrippd the paint first didn't you?
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Yes I stripped the paint off first or it would look like a real crappy paint job. The prep work probably took most of my time. I used painters tape to protect the areas around it, stripped the paint, then painted it. Having a good angled brush and detail brush is recommended.
 
Thats were i messed up i just painted over the original paint stupid me i knew better smh
 
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