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

[skep]

have no idea what impregnation spray is.
are you trolling

 

[tonicool]

Its something to spray on your shoes for proofing them

 

[lovehateself]

have no idea what impregnation spray is.
are you trolling

i was born with an impregnation spray tool

 

[disciple313]

I'm about to use 40 cream on the soles and netting of stealth 5's tomorrow. It's my first time. Any tips on doing it the right way. I watched the YouTube videos, just wondering if there's anything else I should do or know. Thanks

It wont work on the netting. Ive trIed it. All it does is make the fabric behind it yellow. Which just makes it worse. I wish it worked on netting. But nope. Just makes it worse

 

[skep]

i was born with an impregnation spray tool

As were most men haha

 

[tonicool]

What is now about using proofing spray on patent leather?

 

[skep]

I've done it in the past with no issues

 

[oddandtwisted]

what wipes do yall use to give midsole a quick wipe down

 

[lovehateself]

 
what wipes do yall use to give midsole a quick wipe down

FYI, dont get the fragrance free " natural scent" 

those smell horrible

 

[perry]

 
what wipes do yall use to give midsole a quick wipe down

i use this for everything from disinfecting to wiping a smudge. 

 

[jwalker007]

so i got these FR 3s and i dont appreciate the repaint. is there any thing I can do to make it better?

 

[jaysonny3]

 
so i got these FR 3s and i dont appreciate the repaint. is there any thing I can do to make it better?

strip the midsole and start over? 

 

[lyricist343]

Re painting some OG laser 4s black/black/red colorway. Which Angelus acrylic finisher should I use on the black midsole? Normal, satin, high gloss or matte?

 

[perry]

Re painting some OG laser 4s black/black/red colorway. Which Angelus acrylic finisher should I use on the black midsole? Normal, satin, high gloss or matte?

matte. high gloss is what makes the patent leather shine on 11s. normal is ok but it's just a finisher. idk bout satin.

 

[mou5pad]

I have been using the normal finisher for older model because i don't like it to look glossy. For newer releases i use the matte finisher which have a slight gloss maybe 2 tone down from the high gloss..

 

[perry]

I been working on these recently now that the weather is getting nice in my area.
http://s307.photobucket.com/user/jo...loads/Screenshot_2015-04-06-22-26-06.png.html

To this

http://s307.photobucket.com/user/johnnel23/media/Mobile Uploads/20150406_221250.jpg.html

Just straight 40 volume cream. I took the Soles off so I can do a reglue. I have a few friends that do hair. I'm going to try and get my hands on some 50 cream and try it out

how are these now?

 

[dontbelikethat]

Re painting some OG laser 4s black/black/red colorway. Which Angelus acrylic finisher should I use on the black midsole? Normal, satin, high gloss or matte?

I personally use normal (obviously because it's normal/standard), but it really depends on the look you want. If you want it to be shiny, then use high gloss, if you want a matte finish, then use matte,etc.

 
so i got these FR 3s and i dont appreciate the repaint. is there any thing I can do to make it better?

If repainting it again is out of the option, then you can try touching it up by blotting small amounts of paint on spots that have bled over to other parts of the midsole and onto the leather from what I see. I would recommend using something simple like a cotton swab. If you want to remove some of the paint that has bled onto the sole, you could put a small amount of acetone on a cotton swab and then lightly rub it on the sole and remove the paint. Be very careful not to touch the midsole though as it would obviously remove paint from the midsole. Lastly, if you haven't, I would also recommend using a finisher to gloss the paint up (looks better imo) and it also reinforces it so it won't crack/chip as easily or as quick.

 

[perry]

 
I'm looking to restore these Jordan IV cool greys but I'm sure how to restore the torn nubuck. I heard about angelus suede dye. Would that help and which suede dye is the closest color to cool grey (they sell grey, dark grey, and light grey suede dye)? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

i know this is old but this is the situation i got being sent to me :

what color suede dye should i buy, grey or light grey?

 

[driftblade]

Does anyone know how I can fix this?

 

[filipp0]

Do you guys have any tips on oils/waxes that I can use to soften dried leather?

the right shoe is drier

 

[rcjbbp1313]

Do you guys have any tips on oils/waxes that I can use to soften dried leather?

the right shoe is drier



You can use saddle soap, or any leather conditioning product, it will soften and moisturize them nicely.

 

[perry]

 
Do you guys have any tips on oils/waxes that I can use to soften dried leather?

the right shoe is drier

Angelus or Fiebings leather balm should help you out 

 

[perry]

 
i know this is old but this is the situation i got being sent to me :

what color suede dye should i buy, grey or light grey?

anybody???

 

[driftblade]

Does anyone know how I can fix this?

i know this is old but this is the situation i got being sent to me :







what color suede dye should i buy, grey or light grey?

Id try dark grey

 

[driftblade]

 
Do you guys have any tips on oils/waxes that I can use to soften dried leather?

the right shoe is drier

Try Angelus Leather Balm http://angelusdirect.com/products/leather-balm-4-oz