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Angelus Black Paint

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Engineered to prevent cracking and peeling on high-flex areas, this acrylic paint is the industry standard for professional leather restoration and sneaker customization. The water-based formula provides a permanent, waterproof bond when applied to a properly deglazed surface. It features a high pigment load for maximum opacity and can be modified with 2-Thin for airbrushing or 2-Soft for fabric applications.

Superior Adhesion & Flex: This formula bonds directly to leather, canvas, and wood, creating a finish that moves with the material to prevent flaking.

Professional Chemical Versatility: The paint is fully compatible with the range of Angelus additives, allowing you to customize flow, adhesion to plastic, or softness on textiles.

High-Density Opaque Coverage: Concentrated black pigments ensure deep color saturation and a smooth finish in 3 to 5 thin, even coats.

Industrial Size Options: Stocked in 1 oz, 4 oz, Pint, and Quart containers to accommodate everything from minor shoe touch-ups to large-scale production.

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

Plain and simple they have great service and products. The paint and the type of paint they described I would get was exactly as I desired and as they had described it. They are top tier in helping anybody make some shoe new or any items stand out better with their paint types and offering contrary styles like flat & glossy finishes— depending on the exact thing you are looking to accomplish .

Good paint for LARP EVA foam and laytex

I painted a LARPing shield with these paints -- mixed a bit of black with green for part of the shield, then white on the dragon indentation, then glow in the dark over that. Works well I think.

Black Paint

This is not hard black is one of my favorite colors. I basically use it on the soles of my custom shoes. I know I should not but I mainly do it on my personal custom shoes

Best paint! Easy to use

Best paint! Easy to use, dries quickly, and does not chip off leather or my hats.

Black paint is awesome

This is a must especially because I use it in 99 percent of my projects. Great product

Beautiful black paint.

Beautiful black paint. We used it on a handmade wooden drum.

Shane

Outstanding Paint

Perfect use for it too! Love the contrast on your work.

I recommend it

I really like this product and does a good job improving bonded leather chairs. I’m a repeat customer.

The Greatest

I love Angelus paints. I use them to referbish all my shoes.

I love it

1st Time Buyer/Shoe Customizer

Great product, Prompt Arrival everything I hoped for and more, definitely won’t shop anywhere else

Majestuoso

Pintura de excelente acabado y calidad

Recent purchase

Great products very easy to work with... will be ordering again

Great paint!

I am loving how my shoes look with the paint I ordered! Can’t wait until I finish them!

Best Paint for Sneakers!

Great product and service.

Great product

I have been using Angelus paint for my business, and I have been having lots of satisfied customers

Bicycle Saddles

The accompanying photos will show the transformation for a white saddle that is no longer manufactured and had become unsightly. This saddle by Selle San Marco is fabricated with a nylon-loaded carbon fiber base and a Lorica covering. Lorica is made of synthetic "micro-fibers" that are treated with resin and woven to create a leather-like feel. Another black saddle made by Selle San Marco had faded and was given new life. I was assured, that as long as I properly applied their Leather Preparer and Deglazer, sanded with 800+ grit, and brushed on five thin layers of paint, the finished appearance would make the saddle as new. I can vouch for this, since I just rode the freshly painted saddle and found the coatings to be resilient and without cracks. Unpainted, ugly saddle Five coats of white acrylic leather paint in the gleaming sunlight!No cracks, peeling or discoloration after test rideIf you want to save money and simply retain your favorite saddle, or even give it a whole new color, including a pearlescent or metallic sheen, I cannot recommend this product highly enough! The finish is tough and near indestructible. Faded and tired looking Shiny and like new-- Ralph

Never disappoints

All Angelus paints have upped my bag game! I love all of the colors and hope to get all of them one day!

Great coverage!

It gave me nice clean outlines. Especially when i added 2 soft.

Black Paint

My experience was wonderful!! I love this paint!! It helps me add extra life to all of my old shoes!!

Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that it worked out foryou. AdriannaAngelusDirect.com

Angelus Black Paint

PAINTING LEATHER

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE