Thanks Dillion for this video. I'm nervous when it comes to sanding cause I don't wanna sand to much off & mess my sneakers up. but after watching this detail custom I'm finally getting the idea. I really appreciate the close-ups after the sanding process. Thanks a bunch.
Hello dejesus! Big fan, and i was wanting to know what paint i should use from angelus, is it leather, acrylic, I’m confused. I have already bought everything else in this video, i just need help on the paint and cleat selection, thanks!
Hi there this video makes real sense and clearness to the preparation and final custom. Instructions on the package of angelus paints is not clear enough and even when you asked them they them selves make no sense and keep saying its technique But no details there??? . . .. I tried to custom some 3 shoes for myself each differently all crack and peeled after few times ... Any ways i will try your start to finish just need some confirmation to the steps of beginning to end. 1- sand with the 3 type of grits 400, 800, then 1500 grit around 15 min all around or on the surface you need to paint. 2- use the green part of the washing sponge with acetone all around same 5 min max. 3- spray the shoes with adhesion promoter once or twice all over set for 10 min aside 4- start painting each layer with angelus leather paint must dry each layer for 15 - 30 min max or use dryer to fasten. Do the process till desired color. 5- As for soft material 1:1 ratio soft and As for for plastic areas use hard, the ratio is also either 1:1 or 1:2 depending on the hardness of the plastic. 6- Last step is to use coat(( here i need explanation do it either use spray promoter again and wait 10 min then apply the coat of angelus 1 , 2 or 3 layer and in between the layers should dry within 30 min or more , or shall i use the air dryer to dry them. what is the difference between the finish and coat exactly ??? thanks i really appreciate your help
For step 4 just let it air dry, don’t heat the paint when working on non fabrics. For the last step you just use the angelus 4 coat and let it air dry for 30 minutes as well. Don’t heat that either and no need for more adhesion promoter
This tutorial was 🔥 and appreciated. Not sure if I’ve missed the adhesion promoter step, in other videos, do you prefer the spray adhesion promoter over the stuff that is mixed with the paint? Thanks again!!
Good deal!!! One last question and I’ll leave you alone. Lol. I notice in this video, and others, you airbrushes/brushed on the Matte 4-coat…is this the same step as using the Krylon Matte Finish (saw that in another video). If yes, which do you prefer? Thanks again!!
In theory I imagine you could use the 2soft but I suppose to some degree it might weaken the finisher? I don’t know how much impact it would truly have in the grand scheme of things though
So what if the material you’re working with isn’t the hard plastic as shown? It’s more of a hard mesh material. How would you recommend prepping this type of material and what type of sealant works best to prevent cracking? Thank you
Hey. sanding Nike are fine. like i know and see what you mean when you say grey layer would be visible.but what about other brands . How do we make sure that the layer is off. because I see some chipping away and creases forming that is ruining my art.
Hello, hope you can answer this, i saw on your video you use your airbrush to put the base color, but in this case as you have synthetic materials and also fabrics (or soft materials) what you put in there just paint of add any additive...? And same question for the finisher all over the cleats no matters material...? Thanks DJ hope i could have an answer
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank yo for the reply! I’ll see how it goes for me! One more question do you have a video on how to dye fabric? I’m working on a pair of cleats with white sock liner and I want to make it black. Thanks
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I just played with the shoes I customized today and they didn’t hold up to well. The matte 4 coat I applied start peeling off and I made sure to put about 4 coats on each pair. I heat dried each layer and I let it dry for 24 hours. I’m really confused on where I went wrong. If you could help me out that would be much appreciated. Thank you Dejusus!
Awesome video!!🔥🔥🔥 I have some question sir! Is it possible to sand upper like Kobe 5? This is a flexible, gloss-coated film. What is best for kobe 5 durability?
Good morning kind sir! Yet another quick question for the goat lol , would the same steps you did in this apply to air forces as far as the sanding, brillo pad and adhesion spray?
Hi, I was wondering if you had any idea what I did wrong or could do to make better? I watched many videos on UA-cam and copied this one. I sanded the cleats, cleaned with acetone. Sprayed with adhesion promoter, Painted with 3 coats of acrylic leather paint and finished with Satin 4 coat. Thank you in advance of any input you may have. I can’t supply pics here. Are you on twitter or instagram?
I fully prepped a pair of leather shoes to practice on and I got a bunch of other projects so I kind of forgot about them and left them for 3 or so months. Should I reprep them or can I just start working on them?
Hello, will this help me customize my carbon vapor football cleats that are made in 2018… the material is very shiny and wanted to see if this will help
Hello and thanks for all your explaination vids. Wether it's cleats or sneakers, does this prep method prevents creases on the toebox if worn on a daily basis ? Or will it crack anyway someday ? Same question in a more simple way : is it'possible to wear a full custom everyday without cracks appearing ? Thanks !
When using vinyl for stencils..is there one kind that is better to use than others? I just did my 1st pair, and I pulled up too much paint from the white base coat, and also left alot of adhesive on the shoe as well. (part of this may have been from leaving the vinyl on too long before painting them) also, I did let each coat dry for 30+ minutes when doing the basecoat. So It wasnt anything i couldn't fix but the less touch ups (or screw ups) the better🤣
Anybody know if there's a difference between the Rustoleum adhesion promoter that just says PRIMER and the the one that says AUTOMOTIVE PRIMER? I only ever see the automotive in the paint section
@addisonbesedic2201 I actually found this out..its the same thing just make sure you get the clear one and not the gray one..surprisingly I could only find it at auto zone..all the craft stores near me only had the gray
Hi I bought some synthetic shoes and it’s my first time trying to customise shoes. Which paint should I use? Acrylic with fabric medium is the one I will use unless there is a better one out there. The leather paint is quite expensive and I am not working on leather but any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
I have an all whtie cleat, but I do want to keep the base of my cleat white and paint only certain portion designs, would you recommend that I sand only the part of the cleat I intend to paint? Or, the whole cleat?
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I’m sorry if I’m repeating the same question because I am a little confused. I appreciate your feedback! My football cleat is all white. I only want to paint certain parts of the cleat. So, do I just need to get rid of the factory finish for the areas I want to paint?
What is your mix ratio of 2thin and paint for the airbrush? I have watched multiple vids and see that your style has changed w duller and without. What do you prefer now?
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I'm looking to customize my cleats. I'm having trouble finding some materials, like Primer here we have some that are more for general use, I was thinking of getting something related to vinyl and car bumpers. Do you have any tips? (the one you left Amazon link, sold out too to import) About the paint, I would like to do a gold painting and I'm having trouble finding gold leather paint, can it be a spray can, for painting in general or automotive painting?
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you very much for the tips, I was able to import the product and the 18k Gold ink. Two more questions arose: I'm going to paint it all gold, but before that I'm going to apply a layer of black, you say that when you apply Adhesion Promotet you have to paint it in ten minutes, if I paint it black first and then apply the gold one or two times, how much more? How long should I wait between them? And at the end, some customizers, apply a varnish, to cleats do you recommend using or not? sorry for any mistakes, I'm using Google Translate
This is the video I search for long time. TY so much Dillon 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Yea buddy! Gems all day! Thanks for your unlimited dedication to helping customizers around the world 👊💪💯
Always will fam!!
Thanks Dillion for this video. I'm nervous when it comes to sanding cause I don't wanna sand to much off & mess my sneakers up. but after watching this detail custom I'm finally getting the idea. I really appreciate the close-ups after the sanding process. Thanks a bunch.
You got this!
Oh damn your BACKKK 🎉 Man U inspired me to make customs just made my first a couple weeks ago glad u back
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Love the video man it’s good to have the king back 💪💪💪
My man!! Glad you enjoyed
Man, I feel like a kid on Christmas - Dillon is BACK!
Always dropping mad knowledge.
Haha thanks for tuning in man!
Dude Falcons ARE my favorite team....much ❤ and respect..AGAIN..thank you for the guidance on my customizing journey
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Glad to help bro!
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you 👊🏾❤....I just hit my 1yr mark because of you
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Hello dejesus! Big fan, and i was wanting to know what paint i should use from angelus, is it leather, acrylic, I’m confused. I have already bought everything else in this video, i just need help on the paint and cleat selection, thanks!
Thanks, Dillon! You're an inspiration to me!
-Solemate Custom Footwear. :)
Thank you Jaxon!
The video I've been waiting for... thanks bro
Yes sir!!
he back YESSIR!!!
My man 🙌🏽
Sweet I have a pair of cleats and I will definitely paint them in the future
Ayyyyy 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I am painting the cleats right now they are going to be orange and blue with flames
This was amazing real tawk!
Thanks for the download bro!!
Always 💙 fam!
The adhesion promoter link comes up with an automotive type, not the same as the video. Is it ok to use that one, is it the same?
Amazing!!! I've learned so much on here!
I don’t even paint shoes but I still tune in to hear this guy drop knowledge
This guy knows !
Hi there this video makes real sense and clearness to the preparation and final custom. Instructions on the package of angelus paints is not clear enough and even when you asked them they them selves make no sense and keep saying its technique But no details there??? . . .. I tried to custom some 3 shoes for myself each differently all crack and peeled after few times ... Any ways i will try your start to finish just need some confirmation to the steps of beginning to end. 1- sand with the 3 type of grits 400, 800, then 1500 grit around 15 min all around or on the surface you need to paint. 2- use the green part of the washing sponge with acetone all around same 5 min max. 3- spray the shoes with adhesion promoter once or twice all over set for 10 min aside 4- start painting each layer with angelus leather paint must dry each layer for 15 - 30 min max or use dryer to fasten. Do the process till desired color. 5- As for soft material 1:1 ratio soft and As for for plastic areas use hard, the ratio is also either 1:1 or 1:2 depending on the hardness of the plastic. 6- Last step is to use coat(( here i need explanation do it either use spray promoter again and wait 10 min then apply the coat of angelus 1 , 2 or 3 layer and in between the layers should dry within 30 min or more , or shall i use the air dryer to dry them. what is the difference between the finish and coat exactly ??? thanks i really appreciate your help
For step 4 just let it air dry, don’t heat the paint when working on non fabrics.
For the last step you just use the angelus 4 coat and let it air dry for 30 minutes as well. Don’t heat that either and no need for more adhesion promoter
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks 🤲 will try this 👍😁
love This tutorial keep up the good work my guy
Appreciate you tuning in!
Hey Dejesus. I’m confused because I prep really well I feel like. But my paint still peels and chips .. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong
Hello,
thanks for the tutorial and 'stupid' question time, but im guessing you could just sand prep by hand, it would just take longer?
Thats correct!
This tutorial was 🔥 and appreciated. Not sure if I’ve missed the adhesion promoter step, in other videos, do you prefer the spray adhesion promoter over the stuff that is mixed with the paint? Thanks again!!
No you spray adhesion promoter right before it’s time to paint
Good deal!!! One last question and I’ll leave you alone. Lol. I notice in this video, and others, you airbrushes/brushed on the Matte 4-coat…is this the same step as using the Krylon Matte Finish (saw that in another video). If yes, which do you prefer? Thanks again!!
@@AngieD300 correct, the matte 4 coat is best stuff out imo
Hugh help with the sander pads trick and tape!!!
Yes sir 🤙🏽
The matte 4 coat is too thick to go through my air brush would I be able to use 2 thin mix with it or should I apply with a brush instead?
In theory I imagine you could use the 2soft but I suppose to some degree it might weaken the finisher? I don’t know how much impact it would truly have in the grand scheme of things though
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear do you use the 4 coat in air brush? If so do you have the same problem? If not what gun do you have?
@ yess I do, no issues. Badger patriot 105
Thanks Dillon! Always precious tips! Cheers from BCUSTOMIZD! ciaooo
🤙🏽🤙🏽 thanks for tuning in!
So what if the material you’re working with isn’t the hard plastic as shown? It’s more of a hard mesh material. How would you recommend prepping this type of material and what type of sealant works best to prevent cracking? Thank you
A hard mesh? Hmm like a plastic coating above the mesh? Hard to envision
amazing vid!!
Thank you !!
Hey. sanding Nike are fine. like i know and see what you mean when you say grey layer would be visible.but what about other brands . How do we make sure that the layer is off. because I see some chipping away and creases forming that is ruining my art.
It’s really all about spending the proper time sanding. Not even all Nikes are guaranteed to visibly show the grey layer
allright. im going to keep making till I get it right.. will it be ok if I dm you my work on insta? just o know your thoughts@@DeJesusCustomFootwear
Hello, hope you can answer this, i saw on your video you use your airbrush to put the base color, but in this case as you have synthetic materials and also fabrics (or soft materials) what you put in there just paint of add any additive...? And same question for the finisher all over the cleats no matters material...? Thanks DJ hope i could have an answer
Yes for fabrics you would want to mix 2soft into your paint. For the finisher you can apply everywhere
Hello,
One question, to paint the sole of a cleats, how would you do it? Do you have any tips?
Nope I still recommended avoiding painting the soles. It’ll be the first thing to chip
Is the adhesion promoter mandatory? I’ve seen a lot of people not use that and just go to painting after sanding/acetone
I don’t do any without. But you just gotta find what works for you, ya know?
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank yo for the reply! I’ll see how it goes for me! One more question do you have a video on how to dye fabric? I’m working on a pair of cleats with white sock liner and I want to make it black. Thanks
@ yes you would to paint that part with 2soft mixed into your paint and then heat set it
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I just played with the shoes I customized today and they didn’t hold up to well. The matte 4 coat I applied start peeling off and I made sure to put about 4 coats on each pair. I heat dried each layer and I let it dry for 24 hours. I’m really confused on where I went wrong. If you could help me out that would be much appreciated. Thank you Dejusus!
@ 4 coats is far too much. You only need two. Don’t heat set the finisher either
Do you treat synthetic leather the same as real leather? Or on synthetic would you add adhesion promoter.
I actually use adhesion promoter on everything except fabrics
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you!
You are the boss.
Awesome video!!🔥🔥🔥
I have some question sir!
Is it possible to sand upper like Kobe 5?
This is a flexible, gloss-coated film.
What is best for kobe 5 durability?
Good morning kind sir! Yet another quick question for the goat lol , would the same steps you did in this apply to air forces as far as the sanding, brillo pad and adhesion spray?
Yup just be careful around stitching
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you sir , so safer to do it by hand then? sorry for all the questions lol
@@stevenking997 yes
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you sir
Hi, I was wondering if you had any idea what I did wrong or could do to make better? I watched many videos on UA-cam and copied this one. I sanded the cleats, cleaned with acetone. Sprayed with adhesion promoter, Painted with 3 coats of acrylic leather paint and finished with Satin 4 coat. Thank you in advance of any input you may have. I can’t supply pics here. Are you on twitter or instagram?
I fully prepped a pair of leather shoes to practice on and I got a bunch of other projects so I kind of forgot about them and left them for 3 or so months. Should I reprep them or can I just start working on them?
Nope you'll be fine, I might do a light acetoning just to remove some of the dust that's accumulated
Is the process the same even if it’s more of a leather cleat like the Jordan clears for example?
Hey have you tried to paint your cleat I’m trying to paint my cleat as well?
Hi. How would you recommend colour changing my nike alpha menace elite 3’s
The same as the vapours in this video or a different way? Thanks
Thank you !!
Do I still have to scuff em if it’s and all white cleat
Generally speaking , yes.
Hay can I use any other colors and mix some angules pain ? Did it work or plz reply to me
I wouldn’t
How would you suggest preparing Nike track spikes?
Just like this!
Do u spray anything on the cleat when it’s all finished?
Sure do! Mention it in the video if you watch all the way to the end 😁
Hello, will this help me customize my carbon vapor football cleats that are made in 2018… the material is very shiny and wanted to see if this will help
Do you know if it’s patent leather ?
Hello and thanks for all your explaination vids.
Wether it's cleats or sneakers, does this prep method prevents creases on the toebox if worn on a daily basis ?
Or will it crack anyway someday ?
Same question in a more simple way : is it'possible to wear a full custom everyday without cracks appearing ?
Thanks !
Long term no, they’ll eventually crack at the creases if worn daily.
freakin awesome tutorial bro, I've learned a lot from you ✌️
Thanks Wilmar! Appreciate you tuning in 🤙🏽
Can I use wicked or createx paint??
I know some people have before. Can’t speak on the durability with cleats. But it is high quality paint
When using vinyl for stencils..is there one kind that is better to use than others? I just did my 1st pair, and I pulled up too much paint from the white base coat, and also left alot of adhesive on the shoe as well. (part of this may have been from leaving the vinyl on too long before painting them) also, I did let each coat dry for 30+ minutes when doing the basecoat. So It wasnt anything i couldn't fix but the less touch ups (or screw ups) the better🤣
I use Oracal 811, another great tip is heat the vinyl before removing it to loosen the adhesive
Anybody know if there's a difference between the Rustoleum adhesion promoter that just says PRIMER and the the one that says AUTOMOTIVE PRIMER? I only ever see the automotive in the paint section
I have the same question
@addisonbesedic2201 I actually found this out..its the same thing just make sure you get the clear one and not the gray one..surprisingly I could only find it at auto zone..all the craft stores near me only had the gray
Hi I bought some synthetic shoes and it’s my first time trying to customise shoes. Which paint should I use? Acrylic with fabric medium is the one I will use unless there is a better one out there. The leather paint is quite expensive and I am not working on leather but any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
What kind of shoes are they?
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear sythnthetic leather from some off brand company. I didn’t want to spend masses on a shoe for my first time.
@@christinawiharto7359 I would still paint em and prep em like leather then. Angelus paints and thorough prepping, no fabric medium
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you so much for your time and help
What cleats did you use for the joker pair?
They’re called vapor untouchable pro 3’s
I have an all whtie cleat, but I do want to keep the base of my cleat white and paint only certain portion designs, would you recommend that I sand only the part of the cleat I intend to paint? Or, the whole cleat?
If you’re keeping it completely factory white there’s no need to prep those parts
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Will the paint stick onto the white with the factory finish? Do you recommend using a acrylic spray seal?
No you have to strip the factory finish if you plan to paint on top. We show the proper finisher to use in this video, give it a watch !
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I’m sorry if I’m repeating the same question because I am a little confused. I appreciate your feedback!
My football cleat is all white. I only want to paint certain parts of the cleat. So, do I just need to get rid of the factory finish for the areas I want to paint?
@@lexyberlynn that is correct
Is your airbrush the Xtreme patriot? Anyway you can drop a link to buy? Thank you
Nope patriot 105, always linked in the description!
Much appreciated brother!
Also, does the adhesion matter? In the video it is normal adhesive, in the link it shows automotive. Is there that much of a difference?
@@jakecastillo3 get the bulldog spray if you can
What is your mix ratio of 2thin and paint for the airbrush? I have watched multiple vids and see that your style has changed w duller and without. What do you prefer now?
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I'm looking to customize my cleats. I'm having trouble finding some materials, like Primer here we have some that are more for general use, I was thinking of getting something related to vinyl and car bumpers. Do you have any tips? (the one you left Amazon link, sold out too to import)
About the paint, I would like to do a gold painting and I'm having trouble finding gold leather paint, can it be a spray can, for painting in general or automotive painting?
Yeah any other brand adhesion promoter should work, but it’s promoter (not primer). I would never recommend spray paint though
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you very much for the tips, I was able to import the product and the 18k Gold ink. Two more questions arose: I'm going to paint it all gold, but before that I'm going to apply a layer of black, you say that when you apply Adhesion Promotet you have to paint it in ten minutes, if I paint it black first and then apply the gold one or two times, how much more? How long should I wait between them? And at the end, some customizers, apply a varnish, to cleats do you recommend using or not?
sorry for any mistakes, I'm using Google Translate
@@QuaseAtleta yes I showed the finisher in this video !
How do you make the stencils? Cricut?
I use a silhouette cameo, but cricut works as well!
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you, I'll look into that
I’m painting a pair of soccer cleats that are the same material
Good luck!
Sheesh 🔥
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Oops wrong football
My guy....did you see the lightning cleats I created because of your guidance ❓
no
Dude tell me about it....😳🤫🤦🏾♂....remember that texture I sent you
You ain’t kidding!
Is the process the same even if it’s more of a leather cleat like the Jordan clears for example?
Is the process the same even if it’s more of a leather cleat like the Jordan clears for example?
Yes