Restoration Business based in Raleigh, NC

What's up NT.  Thought I'd share my new accord of sneaker restoration.  I've been reading and doing this for about 2 years now.  About 3 months ago I put up a small crappy ad on Craigslist and a few people took a chance by giving me some beaters to work on.  After I returned their work they showed a lot of their friends and took them to barbershops, their workplace etc and told people about me.  I really appreciate those few who did because business has boomed and really spread.  I've gotten a facebook page up and running to promote more but have recently as of late started shipping and being shipped to for restorations.  I was working full time and now have cut down to just weekends so starting next week I will have all week dedicated to what I love to do.  I treat each pair as if it were my own.  I will soon have up a referral and feedback system (similar to ebay) so people can review me and add any comment or criticism about my work.  I'd really appreciate any comments on the facebook page, or here if you don't feel like clicking and liking.

Small world, i think i've seen your heat on wdywt thread if I remember correctly. I appreciate the s/o.

thanks drainthejumper, you local or where are you located?

I can ship, or do a combo of both. Actually have another customer in Fayetteville who shipped because he wouldn't be coming through Raleigh, but picked up when they were done on his time.

I'd appreciate any mention. Thanks Tuxedo

Yeah just check the site tdwnc and let me know when you'll be in town. I'm going to have to start a waiting list because I'm getting a LOT of work as of late. I can handle it but just want to make sure everyone can be taken care of in a timely manner. Whereabouts in NC may I ask?

I know NT is all about pictures so here you go...

Yes, angelus is the only paint I trust and use. I charge $75 for a paint job (unless it's an aqua, grape, shade of grey) because I use more paint and have to match that color so it's more time consuming. Yeah I know he's trying to make a career but at the same time those prices are absurd, I want this as a career but I'm not trying to cut heads off doing it.

@tdwnc yeah you aren't far from me. Just PM me or check the facebook page and contact me there when you're going to be in town.

DEpast It varies per job, please contact the site and check under the about tab for info. Basically pictures are a necessity for me to assess an estimate. You can find all the info like I said under the about tab, but I'll need pictures via facebook page or email @ RaleighRestorations@yahoo.com

az5950 just let me know man, i'm not going anywhere

Now have a youtube channel up at http://www.youtube.com/raleighrestorations i have one helpful video up the other is just showing a few projects. Once i Get some more likes on http://www.facebook.com/raleighrestorations I"ll be updating videos more often. Thanks so much for the support from the NT community this far!!

Thanks for the support guys! Sorry I haven't kept up i've been on vacation for a few days but am back and working harder than ever!

Everyone asking about info and prices/shipping just refer to the page and read under the "about" tab as everything you need is listed there.

Here's another picture of another restore i've mastered, they weren't that ashy but I can bring back any level of ashyness now!

That's what's up man, I should be up in a shop in a few months but i'd love for you to check out the page right now. Shipping is an option if not i appreciate any feedback or spreading of the word!