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Angelus Fire Red Paint

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Formulated as a primary match for classic retro sneaker colorways, Angelus Fire Red provides a high-saturation, vibrant finish on leather and synthetic surfaces. This acrylic paint maintains a flexible bond that will not crack or peel when applied to properly prepped high-wear areas. The water-based formula provides heavy opacity for consistent coverage and can be modified with additives like 2-Thin for airbrushing or 2-Soft for fabric applications.

Vibrant Pigment Saturation: Delivers a bold, true-red finish intended for professional restoration and custom sneaker projects.

Flexible Bond Technology: The premium acrylic formula is built to move with the leather, preventing flaking or cracking in high-flex areas.

High-Opacity Coverage: Concentrated pigments provide deep color saturation and smooth leveling in 3 to 5 thin, even coats.

Professional Volume Options: Available in 1 oz, 4 oz, Pint, and Quart containers to support everything from minor touch-ups to full-scale shop production.

PAINTING LEATHER

1. Prepare leather surfaces using 3-5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag.ย (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.ย 1-2 layers on top.

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

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

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 productย 2-Softย 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.ย 

(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 ourย 4-Coat Clear Coat.

Angelus Pearlescent Riot Red Paint

WORKS GREAT ON

Angelus paint can be used on countless materials making it perfect to customize almost all of your favorite items.

Leather

Shoes, Bags, Furniture, & more.

Canvas

Jackets, Shoes, Bags, & more.

Wood

Skateboards, Guitars, & more.

Plastic

Headset, Cups, & more.

Denim

Jackets, Pants, Shorts, & more.

Metal

Flasks, Moto Tanks, & more.

Don't Forget

Tips on how to get the most out of our paint. Prep and additives are the most important part to make your work durable and long lasting.

Prep for Leather

Always remove the factory finish before painting (on leather and most non-fabric materials) by doing 3-5 passes with Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

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Paint on Fabrics

Mix Angelus Paint with 2-Soft to keep painted fabrics soft and more laundrable. Perfect for painting on fabric shoes, jackets, hoodies, and so much more!

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Paint on Plastic

Mix Angelus Paints with 2-Hard to paint hard surfaces such as plastic and metal. Perfect for painting the plastic on shoes, water bottles, flasks, and more!

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Finish Strong

Use our all new 4-Coat Finishers to change the sheen of your artwork, as well as protect your work with these urethane-based finishers. Available in 4 sheens.

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Airbrushable

Use Angelus Paint straight out of the bottle in our Airbrush (or any airbrush with a .5mm or bigger nozzle). To thin our paint, use 2-Thin. TIP: Use a strainer.

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Why Choose Us

A vintage black-and-white photograph of Angelus Shoe Polish owners standing proudly in front of an early 20th-century 'Shoes Shined' storefront, representing the long-standing heritage of Angelus shoe care.

5th Generation Family Owned Since 1907

A smiling sneaker customizer in an Angelus workshop holding a pair of vibrant, hand-painted custom sneakers. In the background, a professional wall display features a full spectrum of Angelus Leather Paint bottles.

Trusted by artists and professionals worldwide

A detailed close-up of the 'Prep, Paint, Finish' process. A creator wearing black gloves uses a fine-detail brush to apply vibrant red Angelus Leather Paint to the textured leather panel of a grey and white sneaker.

Professional results made simple

Crafted for Creators

Premium Quality: Professional-grade formulas developed by artists, for artists
Heritage: 50+ years of innovation in custom finishes
Sustainability: Non-toxic, water-based formulas safe for you and the planet

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Kiamesha M. (Babylon, US)
Inner Shoe Mesh Color Change

The best paint for shoe repairs and alterations hands down!

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Anonymous (San Juan, PR)
Vivid

Vivid color

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Dawn M. (Beaumont, US)
Great paint!

We are painting shoes and the paint covered good and was bright!

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Anonymous (Stevensville, US)
Good Stuff

The Angelus paints (with a coat of Angelus Matte 4 Coat on top) have held up impressively well on my company's dog gear. Our hand painted collars look brand new after a full year's hard wear. I actually like that Angelus ditched the built in applicator brushes, which always seemed to get gummy with use and were a pain to clean. Very happy with these products.

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Arin T. (Dallas, US)
Love Angelus!

Everything was great.

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Pete R. (Las Vegas, US)
The best

The best paint there is

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Will (Secaucus, US)
Straight Fire!!!

Just what I needed to complete my customs. Angelus comes through every time.

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Daniel M. (Bedford, US)
Fire red

Hand painted my phenix tl2 fire helmet with a foam brush with this product turned out really well and has held up pretty good worn in a few fires has some minor scuffs put nothing I canโ€™t touch up overall great product will by again.

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Xavier B.
Paint colors

I love Angelus paints!!! The flexibility of the paints and everything! My only critique is that Yellow seems to be too thin and blue is way thinner than Sapphire.

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Elijah (David, PA)
Chicago red AJ1

Turned out great for my Chicago red customs. Just mix 70% fire red with 30% varsity

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Stephen T. (Chicago, US)
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅFire

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅFire

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ALEKSEY K. (Rivne, UA)
good

good

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kenneth d. (Charlotte, US)
Red

It was awesome. Loved it

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PAUL D. (San Jose, US)

This is the best leather paint in the business!

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Mr Y. (Lithonia, US)

Paint comes off easy

Hey there, if you can reach out to us to provide more information on how the item was prepared, we can certainly lead you in the right direction to make your project successful. Please reach out to us at info@angelusdirect.com

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John H. (Port Arthur, US)
Only way to go when u paint on shoes only paint

Only way to go when u paint on shoes only paint to use

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K.J.

Never disappoint to use for AJ colorway concept.

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Steven C. (Stilwell, US)
FIRE !

Needed this color in a hurry and it was perfect for my project

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Rytis V. (Marion, US)
Fire red acrylic leather paint.

I love it.and I will buy again.

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Jason C. (Tarentum, US)
Fire red

Great

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Job G.C. (Staten Island, US)
Perfect

Perfect

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David F. (Memphis, US)
Greatest shoe paint ever

The best product shoes I recommend shoe designer's to give Angelous leather paint 100% a chance I won't be disappointed.

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Melanie F.
Well-Saturated

Lovely saturation and smooth application! Flexes with the upholstery.

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Anonymous (Prescott, US)
Great

Great coverage!

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Hawa D.

Is this a match for the Jordan 3. One of my students scuffed the red part

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Tim

What color red should i go with to re paint air max 90 raptor