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[5sonmyfeet]

Peabrain when we opening up shop in canada bro?!

 

[jbc908]

Anyone know how they are dyeing these ultra light colors on black suede based shoes? Lol

 

[peabrain]

Peabrain when we opening up shop in canada bro?!

Whenever you and Gina get here lool

 

[5sonmyfeet]

Anyone know how they are dyeing these ultra light colors on black suede based shoes? Lol

They sell a color remover [emoji]128077[/emoji]

 

[5sonmyfeet]

Whenever you and Gina get here lool

That's not garenteed tho bro lol

 

[jbc908]

They sell a color remover [emoji]128077[/emoji]

yea i understand, i just wanna achieve this. I might try it on some vans or something

 

[imsofly4110]

Just got this restoration in, i consider myself to be pretty good, professional status at what I'm really solid at but I'm not sure what to do with the patent leather!!! Never ran into this on any 11s ever especially dmps! Please heeeelp!

 

[1413flywithme]

Goodness[emoji]128553[/emoji]I can't wait to see the finish product. I'm sure they'll look right. Good luck[emoji]128077[/emoji][emoji]128175[/emoji]

 

[imsofly4110]

Doom I need some advice my dude!! Can i sublet the learher to you and I'll do the rest???

 

[breezy99]

Got some work to do!

 

[breezy99]

The suede is a little rough does anyone know how to make it softer?

 

[imabkboy]

Current project

painted toecaps


removed toecap paint


toecap progress


soles


sole progress



@Peabrain any advice on color matching for flint grey and french blue on these?

 

[peabrain]

Doom I need some advice my dude!! Can i sublet the learher to you and I'll do the rest???

I couldnt do much with that patent leather man, it looks pretty bad,

Only thing you could do is dye the white parts black to make it blend it a little more

 
Got some work to do!

Yes you do man!!

cant wait to see the finished product!

 
The suede is a little rough does anyone know how to make it softer?

Try some sort of suede conditioner

Current project

painted toecaps

removed toecap paint


toecap progress


soles


sole progress



@Peabrain any advice on color matching for flint grey and french blue on these?

Dam man those were yellow as heck!

You did a great job removing the toecap paint and unyellowing them the right way

Major props!

 

[imabkboy]

Dam man those were yellow as heck!
You did a great job removing the toecap paint and unyellowing them the right way
Major props!
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yeah looks like they used whiteout lol. you got any tips as far as color matching

 

[jay2da3o]

great job

 

[breezy99]

would you recommend the angelus mink oil for the suede conditioner?

 

[nickstam]

I'm attempting my first restoration of some '06 FR 3's.

How many coats of fire red do you guys normally use?

I am applying very thin coats but I still see streaks.

Do you think I can use very fine sandpaper to try and get those out?

 

[imabkboy]

I'm attempting my first restoration of some '06 FR 3's.

How many coats of fire red do you guys normally use?

I am applying very thin coats but I still see streaks.

Do you think I can use very fine sandpaper to try and get those out?

i repainted the same shoes i think i did like 6 coats. the first like 3 coats are kinda opaque then the last few coats you should see the red really start to pop

 

[nickstam]

Thanks. Do you remember what size paint brush you used? I think I'm using a #4 which is like a quarter of an inch wide, but I noticed in the sneakerheadinthebay youtube video he recommended a #2. I wonder if a wider blade may help.

 

[peabrain]

 
would you recommend the angelus mink oil for the suede conditioner?

Milk Oil I believe is only for leather.  Try looking for a suede conditioner

I'm attempting my first restoration of some '06 FR 3's.

How many coats of fire red do you guys normally use?

I am applying very thin coats but I still see streaks.

Do you think I can use very fine sandpaper to try and get those out?

i repainted the same shoes i think i did like 6 coats. the first like 3 coats are kinda opaque then the last few coats you should see the red really start to pop

Yep, 6 coats is about right.  Just keep putting on those thin coats until you really start to see colour in full effect.

Thanks. Do you remember what size paint brush you used? I think I'm using a #4 which is like a quarter of an inch wide, but I noticed in the sneakerheadinthebay youtube video he recommended a #2. I wonder if a wider blade may help.

A wider brush will help eliminate brush strokes (in my experience) just remember to use soft and light strokes (pause)

in the same direction

 

[jmmoore3]

Man Doms, relatively new to NT but not to collecting shoes, just read all 19 pages of this thread, you sir do some impressive work.  Nothing is better then bringing a pair of beat OGs back to life.  That being said I just got gifted a pair of OG Cherry 12's, only have one question, Im going to repaint the white leather upper and probably the red leather as well.  Do I just prep the areas lightly with the acetone before painting and then let it rip? (already cleaned the shoes as well of course).  Thanks for answering my question in advance good to see people in this game that are still willing to help others.

 

[peabrain]

 
Man Doms, relatively new to NT but not to collecting shoes, just read all 19 pages of this thread, you sir do some impressive work.  Nothing is better then bringing a pair of beat OGs back to life.  That being said I just got gifted a pair of OG Cherry 12's, only have one question, Im going to repaint the white leather upper and probably the red leather as well.  Do I just prep the areas lightly with the acetone before painting and then let it rip? (already cleaned the shoes as well of course).  Thanks for answering my question in advance good to see people in this game that are still willing to help others.

Haha I actually had a previous screen name that Im not about to reveal! lol

And thanks for the kind words!

As for your cherry 12's, you pretty much got it, prep the areas you're going to paint with the

acetone and then like you said "let it rip" lol

Also, make sure not to lay the coats too heavy or else the paint will seep into the stitching holes and block them up, so keep the paint coats always light.

 

[peabrain]

Havent updated this thread in while but here is some of the work Ive done lately

All supplies used on these restorations were purchased at Turtlefeathers.net

Good people over there, check them out!

 

[ivwardthinking]

So I used Retrobrite and it worked fine in bringing back my icy sole, but veven though I taped and double-taped with 3M blue painters tape, this is what I saw when i took the tape off....Suggestions?.....

 

[peabrain]

 
A little late on this (been busy with the new website) but, I would like to publicly say that we are honored to have you as a member of our Pro Team. As soon as our new website is up, check us out where we will be featuring a page set up for Doms.Restorations highlighting his work.

Thanks

Turtle Feathers

Thanks guy, really excited to be part of the team!

 
So I used Retrobrite and it worked fine in bringing back my icy sole, but veven though I taped and double-taped with 3M blue painters tape, this is what I saw when i took the tape off....Suggestions?.....

Hey,

It seems that you may have put too much retrobrite on the soles and it leaked right through the tape, unfortunately the only

thing I can recommend is to try deep cleaning it but even that may not get all the stains out