Stormy1992[TK] Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I know that TKBoots are the thing to get, but often with a wait list i wanted to go a different route, and also paint the black boots white how the costume people of starwars did! To start i ordered a pair of Black Amsterdams off Amazon.com. They are on the Accepted list. Next i took acetone, an old shirt and rubbed the polish off the boot for a good couple hours :/ (to expose the leather, paint attaches better) resulting in this... also i tapped the sole of the show with painters tape. It stuck really well this time.. From a local show shop, i obtained this. first layer.. Third layer I also took fabric paint from micheals to paint the side elastic. (not shown) But after removing the tape this is how they look! Boom no cracks when walking because of the polish being removed.. they are wonderful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Dang! Those are sharp! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattrooper Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT[TK] Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Great post! Ordered the same boots today. Great way to save some bucks and time, thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Whoa. -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88[TK] Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Cool. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks guys and youre welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockTrooper Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 H&M in the mall carries those boots for $40. I'm gonna grab them and try this out.....thanks, saved me from another noob headach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 oh gosh! i love H&M just make sure you scrub them down! good luck and youre welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Good tip I'll have to rmlemember this one. How much was the white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 The white was a few bucks.. 10 i think.. but update. i still have yet to repaint or touch them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netslave[501st] Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 This thread needs some more love. I did this exact method and I think they turned out great! And cheap compared to other sources. I actually have a pair of TKBoots (from francois), and they're great, but I needed a set for my TD. I still need 1-2 more coats of the white on the fabric (and some cleanup around the fabric where I painted too much on the leather), but I think these turned out awesome for the price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey[501st] Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 This is a great thread. Definitely could be a cheaper option for sure with a little work. My questions 1. How has this held up since you've had it? Any repairs that you have had to perform? 2. I've looked, but didn't find Amsterdam boots on the CRL. Where does it say they are approved? 3. How comfortable are these during a longer troop? Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) netslave they look great!! Lovemonkey, honestly i have had NO issues still with my boots. No flaking even. a solid method still! someone told me they were approved. they looked the part. they are very comfortable, seeing as they were 80 bucks you get the comfort in what you pay for! i still put little squishies in mine for that added layer of cloud sorry for getting back to you so late, and thanks for the love on the thread! hope more people see it!! over a year and they are still as they are pictured in the first post, well a little more scuffed, but thats normal! Edited June 23, 2015 by Stormy1992 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanTX Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Got a year later picture ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.sgtski[501st] Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thank you for this, gives me something to do while i wait for the boxes from Anovos to show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut65[Staff] Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 This is a great thread. Definitely could be a cheaper option for sure with a little work. My questions 1. ... 2. I've looked, but didn't find Amsterdam boots on the CRL. Where does it say they are approved? 3. ... Thanks for all the help! I just came across this thread the day after my Amsterdam boots arrived. I also have the Nu-Life white paint that I will be using, just like Kyle described. I am thrilled to hear the painted boots are holding up so well. To answer Kirk's question, I had heard it somewhere also that the Amsterdam boots were acceptable. I just stumbled across the thread that includes them in the list of acceptable boots. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24742-trooper-boots-a-list-of-suitable-candidates/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 On 8/13/2015 at 12:32 AM, SeanTX said: Got a year later picture ? 4 years later they are still alive and well! Held up! Note: haven't been on here in a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992[TK] Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 On 9/23/2015 at 1:40 PM, wingnut65 said: I just came across this thread the day after my Amsterdam boots arrived. I also have the Nu-Life white paint that I will be using, just like Kyle described. I am thrilled to hear the painted boots are holding up so well. To answer Kirk's question, I had heard it somewhere also that the Amsterdam boots were acceptable. I just stumbled across the thread that includes them in the list of acceptable boots. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24742-trooper-boots-a-list-of-suitable-candidates/ Yes! And they still are so much later! I did receive centurion status with them as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanTX Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Mine got a real nasty mold underneath the sealant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Mine got a real nasty mold underneath the sealant Sounds like they weren't completely dry. Though strange things happen.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanTX Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 possibly. But it developed 6 months later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog 20/20 Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 6/11/2014 at 10:44 AM, Stormy1992 said: I know that TKBoots are the thing to get, but often with a wait list i wanted to go a different route, and also paint the black boots white how the costume people of starwars did! Did you just use fabric paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Von Goodleef said: Did you just use fabric paint? The fabric paint was just for the elastic on the sides. If you are using regular black/brown etc. colored Chelsea style boots I would recommend stripping off the shiny finish with a leather deglazer/preparer first before applying the leather dye. Otherwise, you may have cracking/peeling issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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