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

[frankw]

Is normal for the suede on 2011 black metallic 5's to crack and delaminate like this on the toe creases? This pair is otherwise in good condition and by no means "beaters" in any other sense.

i think those are nubucks, but no, they should be more durable than that. unfortunately that is JB-now quality for ya.

 

I have air bubbles in my patent leather after a bad sole lighting session. Anyone have an idea on how to get them out?

bubble = delamination. you can poke a pin hole to let the air out, but i don't think you would want to poke a hole in the patent leather.

 

[sgamon]

Ritz whitener and brightener with oxy clean add some dawn liquid soap ..

Sandwiches?

 

[frankw]

@HdBkNIKE oh man...that sucks. are those the 2001 or CDP's?  anyway, when i was gluing back the outsole of my 02 cool grey 9s I used packaging tape to pull them together and holds.I was told to use the blue painters tape instead. you should give it a try. just apply the glue, follow the instruction, and use the tape to hold them together (tape from the bottom up and pull and stick to the patent leather). good luck. I gotta do this to my OG bred xi as well.

OR use a lot of rubber bands.

 

[frankw]

They are 2001

So basically apply the glue where it needs to be applied and use the blue painter tape to basically put pressure right to kind of mold it tightly overnight or whatever?

yup.

 

[jaimeng11]

Hey guys I was just wondering if you knew what angelus paint to use on the cracked midsole of my retro 8's?? It's a gunmetal grey the same as the bug bunny 8's but can't find the color of angelus paint anywhere in stores or online!!! Any help will be greatly appreiated. Thank you!

 

[imabkboy]

Hey guys I was just wondering if you knew what angelus paint to use on the cracked midsole of my retro 8's?? It's a gunmetal grey the same as the bug bunny 8's but can't find the color of angelus paint anywhere in stores or online!!! Any help will be greatly appreiated. Thank you!

http://angelusdirect.com/products/collector-edition-play-8-grey

 

[n0n0 no]

Which shoes can i use as midsole donors for Jordan 4's other then dub zeros? are Flight 89 compatible? anything else? Thanks

 

[agsz]

 
Which shoes can i use as midsole donors for Jordan 4's other then dub zeros? are Flight 89 compatible? anything else? Thanks

Jordan 'Son Of Mars' Low, I believe.

 

[skep]

They are 2001

So basically apply the glue where it needs to be applied and use the blue painter tape to basically put pressure right to kind of mold it tightly overnight or whatever?

good method... but i would suggest using e6000 over barge cement.
ive used both, and each time ive used barge cement, there was separation again within a few wears. e6000 is much stronger

 

[frankw]

good method... but i would suggest using e6000 over barge cement.
ive used both, and each time ive used barge cement, there was separation again within a few wears. e6000 is much stronger

I just finished the OG XI sole, how long do you think the e6000 will hold? Thinking about whether to still wear them or not.

You were right btw, they are much better to use vs shoe goo. I notice they are from the same company tho. Lol

 

[skep]

E6000 should hold for a long time, I don't think you'll need to worry again if you did it correctly.

 

[aaravenscourt34]

How do you fix Chipping and midsole coming apart on the Jordan 11 ?

 

[dunkbeast]

Don't use acetone! Go to Walmart or your supermarket to get Goo Gone! Damp the paper towel with it and wipe gently. They will come off in no time.

Goo Gone will take the white paint off as well, that stuff is really strong. Ive used it to wipe off permanent marker so imagine what it would do to the leather.

 

[wintz]

Did the dirty breds but got a bit of dye on the red outsole. Anyone have any recommendations on how to remove it?

 

[aaravenscourt34]

Does anyone know how to fix this ? Please !

 

[rickyriebel]

Which shoes can i use as midsole donors for Jordan 4's other then dub zeros? are Flight 89 compatible? anything else? Thanks

These should work

 

[n0n0 no]

^ Thanks, i've been looking for a cheap donor..

What's the difference between Barge All-Purpose Cement and Infinity Barge Cement? are they both clear?

 

[rickyriebel]

I'm not sure what the difference is, but I've always seen people use infinity barge cement. Look around on finish line/footlocker/champs under the clearance sections for discounted Jordan flights with 4 midsoles. Awhile ago I saw the Jordan flight high tops for 19.99 on finish line, they might still have them.

 

[hypekilla]

So for storing the main point is to take out the acidy paper in the box, store in a cool and dark place, and put some salt packets in the box. Anything else guys?

Thanks

 

[baltimoregutta]

I use a DampRid canister in my room. A lot easier than putting silica packets in every now, and does the same thing.

 

[hypekilla]

I use a DampRid canister in my room. A lot easier than putting silica packets in every now, and does the same thing.

but everything else i wrote is spot on correct?

 

[baltimoregutta]

I put my shoes in these hefty 2.5 gallon bags. The paper acidic, but so is the box. I don't zip the bags up. I just add a layer between the box/paper, and the shoes.

 

[hypekilla]

I put my shoes in these hefty 2.5 gallon bags. The paper acidic, but so is the box. I don't zip the bags up. I just add a layer between the box/paper, and the shoes.

hmm might order some acid free paper or pick some up from staples

 

[baltimoregutta]

Too much of a hassle for me. I'd just get some ziploc bags from Walmart, and finish there.

 

[frankw]

This the right glue to fix the separation on my 11s?

Amazon product ASIN B004BPHQWU

Yes sir. Walmart has them for $3