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Angelus Chocolate Paint

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The original leather paint, trusted by customizers since 1907.

Flexible and durableBends with leather as it’s worn
Smooth coverageColor builds with each thin coat
Goes a long way1 oz. covers 2 to 3 pairs
Works on moreLeather, canvas, denim, wood

Great for custom sneakers, restoring leather, color changes, bags and jackets.

Made in LA since 1907
Water-based
Mix any colors

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★★★★★Restoration

“They looked brand new.”

I inherited an old pair of Birkenstock white sandals that had yellowed and developed light brown spots on the leather, but were otherwise intact. After using this paint…

Sharon C. · Verified buyer

★★★★★Customizing

“A gift for finishing her first marathon.”

It’s so easy to use. I’ve never painted shoes before until last week. I surprised my daughter and custom painted a pair of Vans for her…

Kimberly W. · Verified buyer

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Angelus Chocolate Paint is an acrylic leather paint in a rich chocolate brown, for customizing and restoring sneakers, boots, bags, and other leather goods. It's water-based, stays flexible once dry, and covers in 3 to 5 thin coats on a properly prepped surface.

Choose 1 oz., 4 oz., pint, or quart. We've made Angelus paint in Los Angeles since 1907.

Works on

Leather shoes, bags, and furniture
Canvas and denim (add Angelus 2-Soft for a softer feel)
Wood
Plastic and metal, mixed with Angelus 2-Hard

Before and after you paint

On leather, take off the factory finish first with 3 to 5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer. When you're done, seal it with Angelus 4-Coat for protection and the sheen you want.

Common questions

Can I mix Chocolate with other Angelus colors?

Yes. All Angelus paints mix together, so you can lighten, darken, or shift Chocolate to match your project.

Can you airbrush Angelus Chocolate Paint?

Yes. Use an airbrush with at least a 0.35mm nozzle, and thin the paint with Angelus 2-Thin if you need it to flow more easily.

PAINTING LEATHER

1. Prepare leather surfaces using 3-5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag. (acetone can also be used).

2. Wait for leather to dry a few minutes. When dry, wipe with microfiber cloth to remove any remaining dust particles.

3. Apply Angelus Paint with paint brush, airbrush (at least 0.35mm nozzle) or sponge. Apply 3-5 coats or until desired coverage has been reached. Less coats can be used for line work and detail work.

Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers.

4. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours before allowing paint to bend or flex. Be careful of flying lint or debris getting on the shoe to avoid imperfections. Longer curing time ensures better durability.

5. To add extra protection or customize the finish, apply Angelus 4-Coat Clear Coat in Flat, Satin, Glossy, or Matte. Use 1-2 layers for the best results. 1-2 layers on top.

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

1. Prep by cleaning the surface with a cleaning product like our Angelus Easy Cleaner Kit. It is necessary to get out all the oils and dirt that may be sitting in or on the canvas.

2. Make sure there is adequate dry time and that you wipe off and get all the cleaner out.

3. (Optional) If you want to make the paint soak in and not be as rubbery textured on canvas we suggest using our product 2-Soft mixed with our paint. You can paint Angelus paint directly on canvas without it but it just will feel more like a screen print then part of the shoe. When using 2-Soft you must heat set.

4. Paint with 3-5 light layers of Angelus Paint. Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers.

5. Leave to dry.

(Optional) No additional protection is really needed as the paint has soaked into the canvas. If you want to change the sheen to a matte or glossy look instead we do suggest our 4-Coat Clear Coat.

Works on

Leather, canvas, wood and more

Leather
Shoes, bags, furniture and more.
Canvas
Jackets, shoes and bags. Mix in 2-Soft to keep it soft.
Denim
Jackets, pants, shorts and more.
Wood
Skateboards, guitars and more.
Plastic
Headsets, cups and more, mixed with 2-Hard.
Metal
Flasks, moto tanks and more, mixed with 2-Hard.

How it works

Prep, paint, seal

Three simple steps for a finish that lasts.

Prep
On leather, take off the factory finish with 3 to 5 passes of Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

Leather Preparer and Deglazer5 oz. · $5.95
Paint
Brush on 3 to 5 thin coats. Let each one dry 15 to 30 minutes.

Chocolate Paint1 oz. · $3.95
Seal
Wait 24 hours, then add 1 to 2 layers of 4-Coat to protect it and set the sheen.

Satin 4-Coat1 oz. · $6.95

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★★★★★

“Been buying Angelus products and been very happy with how my custom sneakers have turned out. New to…”

Orlando C.
★★★★★

“I call this yellow Canary Yellow. This is another vibrant color that I love. I pick my spots on when to…”

Dale J.
★★★★★

“I am repainting and decorating cowboy boots for centerpieces for a party. This paint is fabulous to work…”

Jone H.
★★★★★

“I use alot of pink in my painting. This one works for everything!”

Julie S.
★★★★★

“It glows really well! I used it to splatter paint over black with a few other colors and it still blows…”

Kristen B.
★★★★★

“I absolutely love these paints. It has taken my painting to entire new level. I recently mixed the blue…”

Stephanie B.
★★★★★

“It is brand new to me. I purchased the kit with 12 colors. I love how it feels and was pleased how it went…”

Kristie W.
★★★★★

“I painted my birkenstocks which had faded from the original lilac, and they look great!”

Leah R.

Why Angelus

Made for makers since 1907

1907Five generations of the same family, made in Los Angeles
4.9★Average across 16,000+ paint reviews
Pro-gradeTrusted by artists and professionals worldwide

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Paint questions, answered

Quick answers from our counter staff.

Can you paint leather with Angelus paint?

Yes. Angelus paint is a water-based acrylic made for leather shoes, bags and furniture. Take off the factory finish first with 3 to 5 passes of Leather Preparer & Deglazer, then paint in thin coats.

How many coats does it take, and how long does it dry?

3 to 5 thin coats give full coverage, and fewer work for line and detail work. Let each coat dry 15 to 30 minutes, then wait at least 24 hours before the paint bends or flexes.

How far does a 1 oz. bottle go?

About 2 to 3 pairs of shoes per 1 oz. bottle for a full repaint. Detail work uses much less.

Does it work on canvas, denim and fabric?

Yes. Clean the fabric first so no oils or dirt are left. Mix in 2-Soft to keep painted fabric soft and more laundrable, and heat set it when you use 2-Soft.

Do I need to seal it?

It's optional, and it helps. A layer or two of 4-Coat adds protection and sets the sheen: Flat, Matte, Satin or High Gloss.

What if I make a mistake?

You can always adjust. Dried paint comes off with Deglazer, or you can simply paint over it.

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Mi pintura favorita

Llevo ya un tiempo usando las pinturas Angelus y sinceramente son mis favoritas. He pintado tenis, chamarras, camisas y un montón de cosas con ellas. Siempre se me está ocurriendo algo nuevo que pintar y Angelus siempre está ahí conmigo para cada nuevo proyecto. 🎨

Great paint

Great paint

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High quality paint! Excellent service!

Very good tone and excellent finish

Very good tone and excellent finish.

Perfect chocolate brown color that exactly as it should!

Chocolate Paint

I used this paint to do a pair of personal shoes and I was pleased by the difference in quality when I switched paint brands.

Excellent Coverage

Fantastic leather paint.Easy to apply and only required two coats for a consistent finish.I have bought lots more since this purchase!

Another great color !

Great product

Excellent product

I'm very happy with my overall experience with your product I have no complaints

Great

Love the color use it all the time

Bravo

It was great and made for a great shade for a pair of customs air forces

Review

It was awesome especially the other colors. I forgot the red tape.

Chocolate Brown Paint Restored Old Hiking Boots

I was restoring an old pair of hiking boots and needed a specific color of brown. The Angelus Chocolate was the right shade and it blended in with the other brown restoring the original look of the boots. Very pleased with the product

I love all your paints

I have at the very least 5 colors of every type of paint. From standard to Glitterlites and additives to finishers. I will always use Angelus paints on all my projects

Love it

Such a nice colour my AF1’s look amazing

Love it!

This is the perfect brown! Great for LV designs and all other ones.

Terrific product

Excellent, easy, no smell & is. Soft & subtle

Great buy!

Another great buy! Thanks!

Great color and color

I prefer this over other brown shades. As always customer service and delivery time were great. Even with COVID impacting carrier times, I still had my order before the week ended.

Perfect color

Love this color

It worked great on my

It worked great on my shoes.

Sweet tooth

This new product was fantastic... I was so pleased with the overall coverage. It was very easy to use and it did a great job with the first layer. It took 2lite coats and when it was dry it looked great and just like it came out of the factory. Just a great color match for you to explore with... Great job

AWESOME!

Angelus is amazing! They are so fast with orders and the paint is top notch! I would not do customs or restorations with any other paint.

Excelente product

Very nice product colors and customer service

It works

I had a few spots of discoloration on my leather couches. I chatted with an Angelus rep and sent her a few photos of the couches. She recommended the paint colors to purchase and the ratio to mix them. I went with her suggestions and the couches turned out great.

Chocolate yummy

Great product like all Angelus paints. Smooth perfect color!

Good paint wish the color was a better match, need an espresso color

Good the item and quality are great!

A life long customer

Honestly, pretty amazing. I have never seen so many products with so many five star ratings and reviews hold up to the hype. Keep up the hard work!A Life long customer, Bryan

Angelus Chocolate Paint

The chocolate paint did exactly what I wanted it to do, which makes it cheap for the price. Best of all, a bottle goes a **** of a long way, and I will be using it for the next couple of years

This product is awesome

About this product to paint my Timberlan boots. They were 10 years old but in very good condition with some wear and tear. This was my first time doing anything of the sort. The shoes chemo so good that I have and I was shocked The colors were chocolate and golden honey and the two tones on the boot made them look brand spanking new I am already looking at otger stuff that I know now I can paint easily thank you Angelus.

Angelus Chocolate Paint

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Before and after you paint

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PAINTING LEATHER

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

Leather, canvas, wood and more

Leather

Canvas

Denim

Wood

Plastic

Metal

Prep, paint, seal

Prep

Paint

Seal

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Made for makers since 1907

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