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Angelus Cognac Paint

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Angelus makes premium acrylic leather paints for custom sneakers, leather, and shoe restoration projects. Grab a bottle of Angelus Cognac leather paint when you need to bring an old pair of Jordans back to life.


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.

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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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Camille M. (Kansas City, US)
Never fails

Always a win ... all my designs are great with the A !!!

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Christina R. (Louisville, US)
Great Paint!

Slightly on the orangey side for me, but it does blend well with other colors to get the desired look.

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Monique M. (Charles Town, US)
Good Product...Maybe

I'm fulfilling this request fora review but I have not used the product yet. When my package was delivered it was coated in some of the paint. I opened the package to find that a significant amount of the product have spilled in route. I can only imagine the mess the carriers dealt with. This review is on the packaging until I actually use the product. 2 out of 5 because while the effort was made to properly package the product, it didn't hold up and I just believe that if a product has existed for a significant amount of time, proper packaging should already be mastered.

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Fahmi A.B. (Muscat, OM)
Angelus Paints

One of the best leather paints I have used.

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Marvin

Quality products.

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Marvin (Boardman, US)

Quality products.

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Anonymous (Sun City, US)
Color is Spot on!

Great rich cognac color!

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Anonymous (Somerset, US)
Vibrant paint

Love the texture of the paint. Goes on smooth and the color is vibrant.

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Michael B.
Leather paint

Harder than I thought but results on our sofa is beautiful.Cognac was a great choice.

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Anonymous (Toronto, CA)
As described

Great product and shipping was fast

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Charles G. (Poulsbo, US)
Good color match; zero scratch repair

The color match was spot on, couldn't expect better. As for fixing minor scratches (from kitties), buy something else.

Hi Charles,Thank you for reaching out, for minor scratches we recommend sanding the area first before painting, hope this helps. If you have any other questions feel free to email us at info@angelusdirect.com. Thank you and have a wonderful day :D

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Anonymous (Upper Marlboro, US)
Cognac leather couch touch up

This leather paint is in a class by itself. It stands above any other product on the market! Great product, great price.

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Anonymous (Gulfport, US)
Leather Paint

The leather paint worked even better than I expected. I used it on leather club chairs that had stains that would not come out. The chairs look as good as the day I bought them, I used 4 different colors that were similar and applied with a soft cloth vs a brush, I highly recommend.

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Anonymous (Baltimore, US)
Great Job

The color was exactly how it was described. Perfect color match.

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Camelia M. (Lakewood, US)
Awesome product!

Awesome product! Works like magic, color was just as expected and quick delivery.

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theren a. (Marietta, US)
Surprised how good

I love the paint, goes on smooth and easy. Coverage is wonderful. The dye is also amazing too. Loved the freebies gifts. Nice touch.

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Thomas L. (Houston, US)
Pretty Good Dye

Pretty good leather dye for the price

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Mary R. (Milton, US)
Saved me $1000 from reupholstering my leather sofa.

Excellent! Had large, black areas on my leather couch from wet dogs. The dye had worn off. Was quoted over $1000 to have fixed. Saw this product and ordered a few colors. Perfect match. Looks brand new. No sign of it wearing off. Thank you!!!!

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Angel o.
It wasnt the color i

It wasnt the color i was looking for

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AhMonny T. (Omaha, US)
It was amazing,love my new

It was amazing,love my new customized vans thanks to your paint

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Michael N. (Flint, US)
Cognac

Paint's great, quick shipping

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Joe B.
Metallics are the schizz

I bought some metallics specifically for a mermaid tail I was painting on a purse. The paints worked so well with the leather. Could not be happier with the outcome.

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Megan B.
Love it

Goes on like butter! This is the dream paint you never knew existed! Worth every penny!

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Pamala G.
Excellent Product.

This is an excellent product to renew shoes and handbags when the leather gets scuffed or worn. I have used it for years with great results. Just paint it on. The bottles come with a built in brush, about the size of nail polish. You will need an applicator for larger surfaces.

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Rose J.
Fast shipping and good product.

Fast shipping and good product. The paint was super easy to apply,gave excellent coverage and dried quickly. Although I didn't think the color was all that great, I have received several compliments on my purse since painting it with Angelus leather paint.

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Sidney H.
Kinda brown for it. Had

Kinda brown for it. Had to add allot of white. I could be wrong though

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Patrice S.

How much would be required to paint a leather desk chair from black to cognac?

Angelus Direct

Hey Patrice, Thank you for reaching out, please email us a picture of the leather desk chair to info@angelusdirect.com to assist you further. Thank you and have a wonderful week.

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Liz

I am trying to change the color of my black suede roller skates to a lighter color. I read that suede dye would not work because black suede cannot be dyed to a lighter color. Will this paint work well on suede?

Angelus Direct

Hey there, We do not recommend using paint on suede. This is because the paint will harden over the material and completely take away the look and feel of the original suede. Hope this helps! Feel free to reach out to us directly at: info@angelusdirect.com

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Joanne J.

Cognac is only only available in 4 Oz ..I was going to order a sampler When will the larger oz. be available ?? Also do u suggest mixing colors if I’m going for a cognac buttery Carmel look ..sty Jo Anne

Angelus Direct

Hey there! Please email us for larger size availability If you send us a photo of what color you are looking for we can help you find the best mix of two colors. If you have any more questions please email us at: info@angelusdirect.com Thank you

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Rhonda

Will one bottle do a whole sofa?

Angelus Direct

Hey there! That depends on how large your sofa is, you may need 5 4oz bottles, just depends If you have any more questions please reach out to us directly at info@angelusdirect.com

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Zane

I was wondering what paints you would use on the midsoles of a 2006 jordan 5 olive to get the closest to the original color way

Angelus Direct

Hello! Which section of the midsole? If you have any more questions feel free to contact us at Info@angelusdirect.com thank you