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depends on how shiny the midsole originally was. I'm guessing regular black. Just add a little duller if you don't like the sheen once it dries and just repaint. Obviously do a small section first. I've got to restore a pair of my metallic Vs myself.
Or u can use Krylon Matte or Gloss Finisher...in Walmart,Home Depot,Micheal's,etc
 
i just made the initial layer of paint white for the base then paint them what you want, if you dont your colors will not be correct, i made these out of Hawks 1s:
 you did a great job on those and actually made them look much better. Lol. Howd you get the wings logo so crisp?  thx for the reply. I was thinking of getting some used cement 3's and doing a full new white paint job
 
Basic cleaning does wonders, recently picked up some 95 OG Bred 11's for $90. Quick little comparison.

One cleaned, other uncleaned.
 
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People say used the Jet Black suede dye right because the regular black is purplish right?
I've had really good results with a different brand of black suede dye. I bought it because of the purplish look the angelus dye has. The brand name is fiebing's suede and rough out dye. I recommend it I restored some bred 4s, metallic 5s, and playoff 8s and they look great even in the sun they have no purple at all
 
I've had really good results with a different brand of black suede dye. I bought it because of the purplish look the angelus dye has. The brand name is fiebing's suede and rough out dye. I recommend it I restored some bred 4s, metallic 5s, and playoff 8s and they look great even in the sun they have no purple at all
Great info bro. Thanks a lot. DFW dudes got to stick together LMAO.
 
Try this buy from Amazon
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 you did a great job on those and actually made them look much better. Lol. Howd you get the wings logo so crisp?  thx for the reply. I was thinking of getting some used cement 3's and doing a full new white paint job
i hand painted them and they arent perfect by any means but are good unless you are right on top of them to inspect, oh in that case just maybe get some very fine sandpaper and softly go over the leather just to give the paint something to grab onto and remember to do multiple thin coats to avoid cracking.
 
This is definitely one of the more helpful threads on NT. Thanks to everyone who has been helpful.

One thing I heard is key for hand painting if you don't use an airbrush is thin strokes, but also the TYPE of brush.  I'm going to be picking up some new brushes soon.  Can anybody recommend the best brand?  Do they sell them at Michaels or Hobby Lobby?
 
Hobby lobby carries nice brushes..depends on what you want to spend on them. I bought 2 Masters Touch 7050 blenders for like $6 a piece
 
Hobby lobby carries nice brushes..depends on what you want to spend on them. I bought 2 Masters Touch 7050 blenders for like $6 a piece
I just want whatever is the best for painting shoes for restorations.  $6 sounds reasonable.  I just don't want to pay more than $10 a brush.
 
I prefer EZ Cleaner..I use on my 99 metallic Vs & 99 IV Breds and all my Js..does what its supose to everytime.
For what it costs imo its pry the best cleaner for the $$.
 
I just want whatever is the best for painting shoes for restorations.  $6 sounds reasonable.  I just don't want to pay more than $10 a brush.
do not get synthetic brushes, get animal hair brushes and yes they will be more expensive but will be perfect for shoe painting
 
I was wondering if anyone knows what the best glue to use is for sole seperation on Jordan 5's?  And what to use to hold them tight while their drying?
 
I was wondering if anyone knows what the best glue to use is for sole seperation on Jordan 5's?  And what to use to hold them tight while their drying?
Barge Infinity Cement works well. I reccomend buying a set of decent clamps from Home Depot/lowes/hardware store to hold them together
 
I was wondering if anyone knows what the best glue to use is for sole seperation on Jordan 5's?  And what to use to hold them tight while their drying?

I'm not sure about full sole separation (as if you were going to do a sole swap), but if it's just a partial sole separation, use E6000 glue. To keep it tight while drying, I just use art tape (that blue tape that artists use to prevent bleeding of paint/dyes/etc). Honestly though, regular masking tape will work if they are leather. I'd definitely spend the extra dollar for the blue kind if it's a nubuck Jordan V.

I notice that you are in Philly...I live in Philly too. Blick, on 13th and Chestnut, sells all the supplies you will need to repair the sole separation and the people that work there are pretty knowledgeable. They helped me repair about 6 pair of shoes a year or so ago.
 
I was wondering if anyone knows what the best glue to use is for sole seperation on Jordan 5's?  And what to use to hold them tight while their drying?
for my XIs i use E6000 (better than barge cement and is clear) and i use extra shoe laces to keep the soles attached while it cures. just stuff the entire shoe with socks or something to retain its shape while you tie them down. easy breezy
 
How would I fix this rip in my foams:
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And how to fix the yellowing so I can make them icy again
 
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As for the rip idk..pry just sew closed..as for the yellow soles use salon care 40 from Sallys beauty..theres previous posts and youtube videos showing the process
 
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