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Angelus Neutral Paint

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Angelus Neutral Paint is a clear acrylic leather paint with no color in it. Use it as a base for mixing custom colors, adding dry pigments, or making any Angelus color more translucent on sneakers and leather goods. It's water-based, stays flexible once dry, and dries clear.

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

Common questions

Is Angelus Neutral a clear coat or finisher?

No. Neutral is a clear mixing base for paint. To seal and protect finished work, use Angelus 4-Coat in the sheen you want.

How do I make a color more see-through?

Mix Neutral into any Angelus paint. The more you add, the more translucent the color gets, without changing its hue.

Can I mix dry pigments into Neutral?

Yes. Neutral works as a clear acrylic carrier, so you can stir in dry pigments to make your own paint.

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 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

I was introduced to the dyes first for leather, I create leather art. Some of my projects require paint vs dye, and I have not been disappointed. I abslotuley love how these products work. Having the neutral bases to work with both dyes and paints is the key for me. Thank you for an amazing product!

It was a great experience

It was great it really worked I had doubts but it cured all my doubts

Always Awesome

Been using your products for about 2 years now and absolutely love them! The ONLY issue I would say is I would like to have a glow paint, and a true white neon (that glows bright white not purple) I do a lot of UV and glow, I do have to mix others to makr glow happen, which your neutral is perfect for, bit would be easier if i could just use a glow through you Thanks for making an awesome product, will always use you first!

Great product

This product works great it's awesome and it does all that it's supposed to be.

Better than expected

So this product came in handy in an unusual way. I used this product to create a true matte finish/sealer for the dye I used on my shoe. This product can also be used to create a more glossy finish if desired with the correct mixture.

Best Neutral Mixer on the market.

I make all my custom colors using various UV reactive automotive pigments and Angeles neutral paint, it is an absolute game changer and has changed my art for the profitable. I recommend Angeles neutral over any other neutral paint available.

Great product

I love Angelus

Best in the world. Period!

Great product!

Great product!

Angelus Neutral Paint

Always high quality

Always high quality

paint

great uses

Great paint

The best paint! Excellent result! I recommend it to everyone!

Clear cut winner

Dries clear with no yellowing

Exactly what I was looking for

I use this on almost all my projects. Love it.

Perfect for paint mixing!

My go to for special paint mixes

Works great

Works great and mixes well with powder pigments. Flows great out of the airbrush with just a little Angelus 2-Thin.

Haven’t gotten the chance to use it but if anything like last time I used it I know it gonna be a easy process with great results

Yessir!

Love it. Mixes well with pigments!

Excellent pain

I started doing some paint splatter finishes and I am impressed how well the paint is holding up to rigorous abuse. Well done, Angelus!

Worked perfectly for what I needed it for with my custom shoes.

Love it

Great

Angelus paint

Paint was to be expected, highly recommend

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Angelus Neutral Paint

Works on

Common questions

PAINTING LEATHER

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

WORKS GREAT ON

Leather

Canvas

Wood

Plastic

Denim

Metal

Don't Forget

Prep for Leather

Paint on Fabrics

Paint on Plastic

Finish Strong

Airbrushable

Why Choose Us

Crafted for Creators

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