The choice of paint for white leather shoes and instructions for use at home

Over time, your favorite shoes lose their appearance, wear out, small scratches appear on the surface. You can restore the original appearance of products with the help of special products for leather and suede. Modern paints, including for white leather shoes, are easy to use and affordable. With their help, you can not only return the original color, but also repaint, for example, comfortable, but boring shoes.

What it takes to paint

To dye leather shoes at home and get a great result, you will need:

• acetone or alcohol for the preparation of the product;
• gloves (disposable in pharmacies are suitable);
• sandpaper or glass nail file to smooth imperfections (deep scratches, abrasions) and remove stubborn dirt;
• clean brush;
• protective water-repellent agents for the treatment of shoes after coloring or cream for shoes (water-repellent spray, products containing silicone or beeswax in the composition);
• dye;
• liquid leather or primer to treat severely damaged areas;
• brushes of different sizes;
• masking tape or cling film.

It is also necessary to prepare the workplace: cover the surface with oilcloth or several layers of paper to protect the surface from dye penetration.

What means to use

Means for dyeing leather shoes at home are selected depending on the degree of damage. Shoe cream will help restore shine and cover minor scratches on leather products. But only a special professional paint can cope with serious damage and abrasions. The spray can be used to restore the appearance of suede.

Important: You cannot paint leather products with ordinary acrylic paints. They damage the structure of the material and peel off over time.

Suede, nubuck and their dye

Suede and nubuck are beautiful but capricious materials to maintain. Over time, stains and scratches appear on the shoes. The color loses its saturation and fades. The reason is that dust and dirt accumulate in the pile. You can paint suede products and return them to their original appearance with the help of a special spray, paint.

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Suede should be cleaned before dyeing. You can use a clean, dry stiff-bristled brush to remove light dirt. Then remove the remaining dust with a special rubber brush. Oily areas can be wiped with a mixture of water and ammonia or treated with a special agent.

Spray for coloring is applied to shoes from a distance of 20-30 cm with an even and thin layer. After drying, repeat the treatment. The coloring process should be started from the inconspicuous areas, let it dry a little. If you are satisfied with the resulting color, you can treat the entire surface.

Leather

To update leather shoes, boots in classic black and brown colors, you can use shoe cream or spray. To remove deep scratches, tears, you can use liquid leather. In order to restore the original appearance of heavily worn leather shoes, you will need a professional paint that will remove defects such as:

• mechanical damage;
• Signs of wear;
• permanent stains on leather, suede shoes due to interaction with reagents used to treat sidewalks in winter.

When choosing a dye, be sure to consider the type of leather - smooth, patent, textured.

Rubber

As a rule, the clear and visible part of the sole of sneakers, heels of women's shoes should be colored. Alcohol-based shoe paint or acrylic marker will help you refresh or restore the original color. In this case, it is better not to use a spray. First, drips are possible and second, the paint won't last long and will start to peel over time.

And evenly and effectively painting rubber shoes at home will not work. The paint will chip over time. In order to hide minor flaws, you can use a waterproof marker or acrylic paint applied in several layers.

How to prepare a product for work

Before dyeing, leather shoes should be cleaned of dust and dirt. Wash, wipe with a dry cloth and let dry. Before applying the paint, white or light leather products must be degreased with alcohol, otherwise it will not be possible to achieve a uniform color over the entire surface.

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Severe abrasions and scratches are sanded with fine grit sandpaper or a nail file. After degreasing with alcohol or a special tool. To prevent contamination of the light-colored sole during operation, it is necessary to seal it with adhesive tape. In the same way, you can protect decorative elements - buckles, locks, rhinestones.

Tip: Before dyeing, you can stuff your shoes or boots with paper. Small creases, creases will be smoothed out and it will be easier to paint evenly on the surface.

how to paint

For dyeing leather products at home, spray paints or creams are used. Sprays are sprayed from a distance of 15-20 cm. Creamy or liquid formulations are applied with a sponge or brush in an even and thin layer, carefully processing the seams. If necessary, you can spread the excess paint with a clean sponge.

If the damage is noticeable, especially on white skin, then it is worth pre-covering the rubbed areas with a special primer. Scratches or deep cuts on leather shoes are treated with liquid leather - applied in a thin layer and left to dry. After this treatment, the color will be uniform over the entire surface.

Some paints come with a fixative, which gives leather shoes a richer color and shine. It is applied immediately after staining, after which the product must be allowed to dry for 24 hours. You should not use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process, as leather shoes can warp after being heated.

Apply a protective layer

The protective coating after dyeing of leather shoes has several functions:

• fixer - additionally fixes the coloring matter on the surface (for example, after applying a spray);
• protects against moisture and dust;
• gives shine and deep color.

As a protective coating, you can use water-repellent impregnations, wax or shoe polish. Suede products can be sprayed on and to fix the color, wipe the surface with water and vinegar.

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Important: When processing suede, you should wipe it lightly with a damp cloth, preventing it from getting wet.

Additional tips and tricks

Of course, dyeing suede and leather products at home differs from that of a professional, but if you follow simple recommendations, you can achieve a good result:

1. You need to dye your shoes at one time to avoid spotting, uneven colors.
2. Clean the surface thoroughly, otherwise the stained areas after painting may differ in color.
3. Apply each subsequent coat only after the previous one has dried.
4. Apply cream paint to the suede surfaces in a circular motion.
5. Suede sprays should not be sprayed at close range. The material will get wet, the pile will stick together.
6. Do not use liquid leather to paint large areas. The fact is that the product has an increased grip and is not designed for repeated stretching. Therefore, over time, the skin may crack or even break.

It is not so difficult to dye and even repaint leather and suede shoes in a different color at home. The main thing is to choose the right color and follow the step-by-step instructions.