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Well...
Wanted these things a long long time ago. Grabbed this OG used pair (usually never do used pairs, but damn it's the Pumps). So I'm thinking about trying a restoration and not really worried about them, but have a few questions for anyone in the know.
1) What's the best way to clean/disinfect? Can I throw em in a bag in the washer?
2) The sole seems pretty secure but it's coming apart at the toe. Do I need to take the sole completely off, or should I just cement the separated part?
3) Considering a repaint on the colors....may stay yellow/blue/white, but also like the idea of orange/blue/white. I'm planning on using Angelus products. Would their orange acrylic stick to the flexible rubber pump on the tongue? How about the sock liner mesh (with a fabric additive?)?.
4) Is ironing creases an option here? Would it be a good idea to do the wet towel/iron technique on these or leave it?
5) Should I clean the insoles, or just replace them?
I'm not expecting perfection here, but it seems fun to give restoring these a go. I'm pretty good with craft type things, but have never tried a shoe resto, so just looking for any feedback. Thanks!
Wanted these things a long long time ago. Grabbed this OG used pair (usually never do used pairs, but damn it's the Pumps). So I'm thinking about trying a restoration and not really worried about them, but have a few questions for anyone in the know.
1) What's the best way to clean/disinfect? Can I throw em in a bag in the washer?
2) The sole seems pretty secure but it's coming apart at the toe. Do I need to take the sole completely off, or should I just cement the separated part?
3) Considering a repaint on the colors....may stay yellow/blue/white, but also like the idea of orange/blue/white. I'm planning on using Angelus products. Would their orange acrylic stick to the flexible rubber pump on the tongue? How about the sock liner mesh (with a fabric additive?)?.
4) Is ironing creases an option here? Would it be a good idea to do the wet towel/iron technique on these or leave it?
5) Should I clean the insoles, or just replace them?
I'm not expecting perfection here, but it seems fun to give restoring these a go. I'm pretty good with craft type things, but have never tried a shoe resto, so just looking for any feedback. Thanks!
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