TK-1287 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) TUTORIAL POSTED! Just got done dying my left boot, I decided to dye one first, then make a tutorial on the 2nd. Dying process was fairly easy, and I actually used Leather Paint to do the colouring. Only thing I can't figure out is dying the elastic white, if I use enough of the leather paint it will work, but if you guys have any recommendations, please let me know Andy TK-1287 How do you guys think it turned out? Edited January 15, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5144[TK] Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 looking good so far. What leather paint did you use? how did you prep the boot. Looking forward to the "tutorial" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-1287 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 looking good so far.What leather paint did you use? how did you prep the boot. Looking forward to the "tutorial" It was called Eco-Flo, it's an acrylic Leather Paint. Picked it up at Tandy Leather. To prep the leather, I just scrubbed the boots with Acetone to remove the protective wax coating, and then I applied the paint by brush. I plan to do a video tutorial to post up on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I think it looks great! I cheated and had a cobbler put in white elastic, but I like the looks of your better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) TK-1287 said: It was called Eco-Flo, it's an acrylic Leather Paint. Picked it up at Tandy Leather. To prep the leather, I just scrubbed the boots with Acetone to remove the protective wax coating, and then I applied the paint by brush. I plan to do a video tutorial to post up on YouTube. I think they look great, Andy! I bought the same Shires boots and finished them last weekend, but I used Meltonian Nu-Life Color Preparer and White Color Spray: --------- For the elastic, I actually used the cheap white acrylic paint you get in the craft section of Walmart and just worked it in. Takes quite a bit, but then it gets the desired effect. Not unlike weathering Fett CABoots, but without the diluting. Look forward to seeing more progress! Chris Edited January 15, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5144[TK] Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I bought the same Shires boots How does the sizing run on that boot.... I am a 12 or 13 in US sizes, I have worn both 46 and 47 in Euro models.... I was considering the 46 (as high as they go on that site). How did size run for you guys? Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 How does the sizing run on that boot.... I am a 12 or 13 in US sizes, I have worn both 46 and 47 in Euro models.... I was considering the 46 (as high as they go on that site). How did size run for you guys? Derek Usually wear a US 10, got their 9 1/2 / UK 44 and they are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Those turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-1287 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm working on the video now Just need to edit it all together and post it up on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-1287 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Please excuse my stereotypical nerd voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Good video tutorial Andy. I would suggest using an old rag instead of cotton-balls. I would use a wider brush in the larger areas and use the thinner bush for the edges. Question: Did you need to buff them afterwards? and if so what did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) My boots, my boots, my boots are OK! I just dyed mines too. I used a shoe dye & auto-shine product. It came with a prepare product that smelled like isopropyl alcohol, so I'm not shure if the dye is going to stay there for long. If it starts to peel I'll buy some acetone and dye them again. When finished I applied a white shine foam I bought at a supermarket. Here's the end result: ---------- It's not as white as I'd like, but it's pretty decent. I still have to clean the sole of the boot on the back. Edited January 15, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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