ljhh Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 yesterday i bought an stilleto heel pointed toe pair of boots but i got them in white and i wanted them in black so i was wondering if there is a way of painting them without messing up the boots :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yes, most shoe repairers and many supermarkets sell shoe dye. I have successfully changed many pairs of white shoes to black in this way. Another way is to use permanent markers... Test a small area first. (Not bad, an answer within 4 minutes... how good are we?) Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljhh Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 thanks i will first try with permanent marker on another shoes to see how they look do you recomend painting the boots myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 what are they made off? A. Leather, is it patent, well polished or mat? B. Plastic/synthetic, Is it shinny? Canvas? C. Nubuck/Suede? Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljhh Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 it is polished leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 if its a polished leather you will need to wipe them over with something like mentholated spirits prier to dying as often they are lacquered at the end of production to make them "Look" nice! Then you will need a water based dye, NOT a spirit based one, as spirit based including potentially a marker pen, will lift & flake after a short period of time, as these rely on being able to soak into leather. the key with water based dyes, is firstly they will adhere well to the shinny surface & 2nd they have good elasticity so will be less like to crack. I'm not to familiar with what brands of water based paint on dyes are available in the Mexico, perhaps another member could comment? Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljhh Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 look they are like this ones http://images01.olx.es/ui/3/74/92/f_50597292-fe6fbe78.jpeg what if it is mat leather? do i have to do the same process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 water based on these, however if you paint the zips they will look sh*t after a few wears! so although it would be a bit of a clash, I'd avoid painting the zips for best results. If the leathers mat then yes you would use a spirit based dye, as it would be able to soak into the surface. Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljhh Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 could you please show me a mat leather made shoe? i got a bit confused with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Basically, if the shoe reflect light after cleaning its surfaced & needs water based paint on dye. If it doesn't reflect light after cleaning (important to remove any polish or finishings) then the dye will soak into the surface & a spirit based dye can be used. You boots need a water based surface dye. Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pussyinboots Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I have never had any real success re-painting boots.......... "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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