Paint for leather shoes

In winter, rain and slush, the reagents that are sprinkled on the sidewalks, and in summer, dust - all these are the reasons why a beloved pair of shoes looks faded, does not look new, does not please the soul and eyes. But these problems should not scare you, because you can return the original look to your favorite boots, shoes and sandals. This will help you paint for leather shoes. Which is better to choose - we'll talk about it right now.

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Why do I need paint for shoes?

Using shoe paint you can:

• Restore shoes that have suffered after bad weather.
• To mask the damaged areas - broken noses, heels and heels.
• Remove scratches.

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How to choose the right paint for shoes?

To get an acceptable result, you should determine:

• What type of leather or material is the shoe made of. The main types are: smooth skin, nubuck, suede, textile, leatherette.

Important! Drop a drop of water on top of the shoe. If water has been absorbed, it means that the skin does not have a protective layer and penetrating paint should be used. If the drop has not absorbed, then the composition of the coating type is suitable.

• Need to tint or repaint? Shoe paints are produced in the form of a spray or aerosol, liquid, cream paint. What to choose? - It's simple:
  1. Aerosol paint - used to update the color, it should be applied from a distance of about 20 cm.
  2. Cream paint - is also used to update the color, but is applied with a sponge.
  3. Liquid paint is suitable for full or partial painting, is applied with a brush in several layers - 2-4, depending on the desired result.

Important! Skin paints are not suitable for suede, velor and nubuck. And vice versa.

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How to choose a paint color?

The palette of most manufacturers of shoe care products has standard colors: black and white, shades of gray, blue, brown, beige, burgundy, red and green.

To select a shade, proceed as follows:

• You should start with the most obvious - shoes should be cleaned or washed to see their true color. Then dry thoroughly, as the color of moisturized skin is usually darker.
• The next step will be the most important - actually choosing the right shade. The complexity of this step lies in the fact that in reality the colors may not coincide with the way they are depicted in the figure. To avoid mistakes when choosing a color, you should choose the color closest to yours.

Important! It will not be superfluous to acquire black and white paint of the same brand. If necessary, this will give you the opportunity to get the color a tone lighter or darker.

• And finally, choosing a color, it is worth recalling the rule of mixing colors. For example, if we add white to red, we get pink. Well, silver and gold paint can be added to any shade.

Important! For the most accurate color selection, a special shade map will help you, which each manufacturer has their own.

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Which shoe paint is better?

Compared to budget counterparts, which can be bought at the underpass, intermediate and professional paints are much more resistant to abrasion, do not stain clothes, and colors correspond to the catalog. The paints of these manufacturers are quite easy to use if you follow all the instructions in the instructions.

The best quality products on the market are offered by such European brands:

1. Saphir. The country of origin of the manufacturer is France.
2. Tarrago. Manufacturer - Spain.
3. Coccine Poland.

For leather shoes

For dyeing leather products, you can use different types of dyes: in liquid form, in the form of a cream, in a spray. Depending on the situation, this or that type will do. For example, for daily tinting, paint in an aerosol is best suited.

Important! It is necessary to carry out painting in the fresh air. The paint is applied in an aerosol from a distance of 15-20 cm. This must be done carefully, avoiding smudges and a thicker layer in one place.

Features of different tools:

1. Tarrago Color Dye Kit - allows you to repaint the product even in a lighter tone. Resistant, does not crack; creates a water-repellent effect.
2. Saphir Dye Teinture Francaise - allows you to dye shoes in a darker color, creates a deep coloring effect, is resistant to water.
3. Tarrago Quick Color - allows you to repaint leather products, and also restores damaged upper skin layer.

Suede and Nubuck

One of the best care methods suede shoes - This is a periodic tinting of the surface of the shoe with special compounds. Combined with deep and soft shoe shine, regular tinting of nubuck and suede shoes can maintain a well-groomed and attractive appearance during the sock season.

By their properties, paints can be divided into two groups:

• Light impact paints. Dyes for nubuck and light suede are designed to refresh the color of shoes while wearing. Available in the form of liquid cream in a bottle and aerosol can. The coloring possibilities are small, so they will not block the dark spot, especially on light shoes. But they sparingly affect the structure of nubuck and suede, have a rich tone.
• Paints for complete repainting. Deep impact paints are intended for professional painting or complete repainting of a suede surface from one color to another. Mostly alcohol-based, very resistant to abrasion, deeply penetrate the structure of the material, while maintaining a velvety surface texture. Do not require fixing and finishing compositions. Produced in the form of liquids in vials.

Some features of different tools:

1. Suede and nubuck shoe paints, such as Tarrago Nubuck Suede Color or Salamander Nubuck velours fresh, can be used daily to give a beautiful rich color. In addition, they serve to protect shoes from environmental influences.
2. The paint in the spray, for example, Saphir Tenax, is correctly used 30 minutes before leaving the house. Previously, shoes must be cleaned from dirt and dust, to raise the pile. It should be applied in the fresh air from a distance of 15-20 cm.
3. For repainting or more intense staining, an alcohol-based paint such as Saphir Dye Teinture Francaise can be used. It must be applied with a brush, uniform over the entire surface of the shoe.

Important! Do not tint only problem areas, otherwise - against their background everything else will look ugly.

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Obviously, if you buy paint for your shoes in a timely manner, you can significantly extend its service life, while maintaining a neat appearance. Take care of your shoes and they will give you pleasant emotions and impressions with their beautiful condition.