LP_____ Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hello there I have a little problem: I have a shoe which sole is colored both red and black. Red was the original color. Black had been painted over it partially. So, is there any way to remove the black color? Maybe with highly concentrated alcohol or nail polish remover? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hinch Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 That is an interesting one. It depends quite a lot on just what is the black, the pigment and all that. From a thrift store I acquired a pair of SP Terry ice skates and wanted to change the color and got no usefull advice from Tandy. As it turned out I was able to use zinc cloride to convert the pigment to zinc cromate and mecury chloride which were orange and yellow which were closae enough to the brown that I desired. My thoughts are that alchol and nail polish remover is no place to start. My first guess would be Easyoff oven cleaner. Also did I get that part right the sole was painter red. Does it show from more than just a bottom view, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Firstly, you need to be sure that the black is painted over the red or it isn't where the red has worn off exposing black underneath... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikekicks Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 acetone , Q-tips and a LOT of time being very careful. Should do the trick. Heed what Dr. Shoe stated and be sure which color is the one on the sole is the base color. -ILK REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP_____ Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hello there Thanks alot for the hints. The base color is red and half of it is black. Now I'd like to remove the black part. Would a picture help? I will try using acetone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 So the sole has been made in two colours? This means that if you remove the black you will be left with whatever the colour the sole is actually made with. This almost certainly will not be red and possibly won't be black. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP_____ Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 So the sole has been made in two colours? This means that if you remove the black you will be left with whatever the colour the sole is actually made with. This almost certainly will not be red and possibly won't be black. No. The sole is red-colored originally. And it was painted over with black. I have another question: Now one of the heels loosed itself. How do I remove the inner sole best to tigthen the heel again? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 How do I remove the inner sole best to tigthen the heel again? Give it a gentle tug by hand. most innersoles have a foam layering under them & are quite easy to lift. thats the easy part, good luck trying to tighten the heel. Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 They're usually nailed in so the only way to tighten it is to take it off and get a cobbler to re-attach it. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP_____ Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Good evening I'd like to come back to the painted sole. Now I have attached a picture, because I'm still unsure concerning to use aceton. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Wow! Why on earth would you want to remove the black part. Judging by the wear and the red showing through, it looks original and it's gorgeous. Leave it alone. It's unique. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangue16 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 LP___, I can see why you would like to show the red, it makes a great contrast with the shoes, but compared to current look it would fall flat. Do you think you could learn to love that look? I really wish I lived near you and wore your same size, I would buy those off you! Peeptoe heels are my passion... and flexibility: www.Flexines.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP_____ Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Good afternoon Thanks alot for your contributions. I'm sorry to say, but I don't like it with the current painting of the sole. So please can anyone leave a comment on the acetone? I'd imagine to sell them, too. Please contact me for a talk. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetheelsfan Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Try wet sanding by hand with 220 grit (or finer) to "replicate" wear to remove the black - if you have not already found a solution. Just a bit higher to to delight - low enough for healthy foot comfort and great beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehighheelsgirl Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 What brand are those? I think its really kew! Yes, I do walk in these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhboots Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 What brand are those? I think its really kew! 'Vero Cuoio' it looks like from the picture. Searched a bit on the web, they have lots of shoes to choose from but nothing like the ones pictured here. Pretty sure these are no longer made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-NL Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 'Vero Cuoio' it looks like from the picture. Searched a bit on the web, they have lots of shoes to choose from but nothing like the ones pictured here. Pretty sure these are no longer made. Isn't "vero cuoio" just Italian for "real leather" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Yep, and it appears on any make of shoe with Italian leather soles. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 LOL. The times people have made that mistake! I have even seen it in Ebay listings! Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhboots Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 haha, nice LOL. The times people have made that mistake! I have even seen it in Ebay listings! That's too funny Dr. Shoe, that is also what made me think that must be the brand name, because I looked that up on ebay and there are a lot of listing that have that as the brand of the shoe, doh! Well so much for that 'tip', heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 This reminds me of the ignorant Englishman I overheard in a restaurant asking for a bottle of the same wine that he had enjoyed on his last visit. The waiter could not remember which wine it was and asked the customer if he knew. The customer said he recalled it being a bottle of 'appellation controlee'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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