High Gloss 4-Coat

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Angelus High Gloss 4-Coat is a high gloss clear coat for painted sneakers and leather that dries to a shine like patent leather. It's urethane-based, so it adds heavy scuff resistance on top of your custom work.

Choose a 1 oz. or 4 oz. bottle. It's made in the USA.

How to use it

  1. Let your Angelus Paint dry completely.
  2. Brush or airbrush it on. Glossy finishes show every stroke, so airbrushing gives the smoothest shine. If you brush, follow the tips below.
  3. Let each coat dry before adding another.

Brushing tips

  • Use a fine, soft brush like our Angelus brushes. Heavy or cheap brushes leave strokes.
  • Level it out as you go with a hair dryer or heat gun.
  • Don't keep brushing once it starts to dry, or it can turn hazy.

Airbrushing tips

  • Spray a full, heavy coat without letting it drip.
  • Don't spray too light. A thin mist won't build a strong layer that adheres.

What customers say

“I accidentally dropped my shoe against a stucco wall and landed on the sidewalk. Didn't scratch at all and I only use one coat of this finisher!”

★★★★★ Tony G., Phoenix, AZ

“Gives the paint a spectacular shine, this is the only product I'll use to shine from here on out.”

★★★★★ Tamika C., Las Vegas, NV

“Gives you that extra shiny eye-catching finish and some added protection.”

★★★★★ Lionnel, Boardman, OR

Common questions

Should I use 4-Coat or Acrylic Finisher?

Use 4-Coat when you want heavy scuff resistance. Angelus Paint is sturdy on its own, but 4-Coat adds an extra layer of protection. If you just want to change the sheen, use Angelus Acrylic Finisher.

Should I brush or airbrush 4-Coat?

Both work. Airbrushing gives the smoothest result, especially on glossier sheens. If you brush, use a fine Angelus brush and level it with a hair dryer or heat gun.

Why does my 4-Coat look hazy?

It's usually from brushing while it's drying. Brush it on, level it with heat, then leave it alone to dry.

Why isn't my 4-Coat sticking?

The coat is probably too light. Spray a full, heavy coat without dripping so it builds a strong layer on top.

Pairs with

Also available in Flat, Matte, and Satin.

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4-Coat Finishes

4-Coat Flat Leather Swatch

FLAT

4-Coat Matte Leather Swatch

MATTE

4-Coat Satin Leather Swatch

SATIN

4-Coat High-Gloss Leather Swatch

HIGH-GLOSS

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

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clayton m. (Ashburn, US)
Very high gloss it is awesome

Very high gloss it is awesome.

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Damien M. (Boston, US)
4 Coat High Gloss- Excellent

This product is excellent and holds up well on the fire shield that I make.

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Marxus (North Wilkesboro, US)
Perfect

Always reliable and I have been customizing for about a year now and Angelus hasn't let me down once

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Michael L. (Milwaukee, US)
High gloss- just what I

High gloss- just what I wanted

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Joanne L. (Woodstock, US)
Sparkly clogs

Used it to seal my clogs for work. Looks great with thin coats to cover the shoe.

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Cheryl J. (Dolton, US)
Great Stuff‼️

I really like the shine ✨

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Finish (Federal Heights, US)
Finish

All of the products that I have purchased have been exactly what I wanted and satisfied with the outcome. I recommend that you at least give it a try.

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Paige (Overland Park, US)
Poor Quality unless used with an airbrush

waisted time and money and had to deglaze and re-paint. This high gloss is no good used with a paint brush. I followed the directions precisely using a paint applied watery and clumpy. I waited for the air bubbles to settle after shaking the bottle, so there were no clumps in the bottle. The areas that managed to apply smoothly was streaky and didn't simulate patent leather at all. This video and the other tutorials all use an air brush and/or heat dryer thingy, but your instructions on the bottle does not say these tools are required. You should state on the bottle that an airbrush is required because I had to deglaze my entire project and start over....waist of money in my opinion.

Sorry that you had issues with the product. Using a hand brush will work, it can take some time to apply without brush strokes, but it will self-level. Using an airbrush is definitely ideal with this item, but not necessary. When tested, we used both handbrushes and airbrushes. Please email us so that we can send you a bottle of a product that you can use and are happy with. info@angelusdirect.com

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Christy (Edgewood, US)
Ruined Project?

I used Angelus white leather paint on a saddle that I was planning to use for a costume. Several thin coats of white paint were applied and allowed to dry thoroughly (like for DAYS). I applied this topcoat to the seat, and it discolored the white with yellow streaks! If you look at the photo, the seat has yellow streaks, but the flap of the saddle (below the stitching) is bright white where I didn't apply this. Can this be fixed?? Am I using the wrong product?

Hi Christy,I'm sorry can you please email us with the LOT# of the white paint as well as the Lot# for the High Gloss? This is not something that should happen. Was there any previous color on that saddle? Did you use a fresh brush for both applications? info@angelusdirect.com

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Anonymous (San Francisco, US)
Beautiful shine!

Super simple application and incredible results!

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Joseph M. (Barnesville, US)
Protection

Amazing protection and quality.

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Christian P. (Costa Mesa, US)
High gloss is a awesome product

Everything is nice I can’t wait to get my hands on everything especially know that I took the sd footwear class just waiting on my sewing machine to take it to the next level thanks

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Tim Q. (Denver, US)
An absolute game changer of a product

Did an entire leather jacket, black to silver, looks amazing as is but holy moly the factory style sheen on this finisher is a step beyond anything Angelus had ever had before. I am absolutely adding this to my art arsenal.

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Daniel M. (Harrisburg, US)
Everything you need in one place Thank you

Everything you need in one place
Thank you Angelus

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Bob B. (Anaheim, US)
Always Great Products

The perfect finish for my cycling shoes!

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MItsuki K. (Rakurakuen, JP)
Good product

Nice

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Kevin R. (Idaho Falls, US)

It works super well

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Jennifer C. (Oklahoma City, US)
Great Product

Product performed exactly as stated.

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Noah M. (Boston, US)
Bad ass paints for sneakee wear and tear or buy an all white air forces and make it your own

Great product on time delivery and still plenty left to use for future and im use th 4 cost on new shoes around the area need protection or i want to have gkoss shine to it lile these white with tan accents spizikes I just got feel like the panels should be more glossy so im paint over it thanks to you. Angel us really happy with what you giys have to offer for sneaker paint and more

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Carla P. (Las Vegas, US)
Great product

Great product.

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Pucci L. (Humble, US)
Love it

Works good love it

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Stephanee S. (New Bedford, US)
High Gloss, just Make sure Your brush is the right one for Sealing!

I just ordered this 4-coat, but it will also be my first time using it on painted leather. I feel like i need to find the right brush to apply it on, as when it dried, there were streaks from the brush i used on the larger area covered (sealed a vintage LV Alma bag that i painted.) Hopefully when i reapply, i can find a better brush to use.

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John H. (Port Arthur, US)
Must have been using it for years and its the

Must have been using it for years and its the only way I will go when it comes to gloss

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Anita M. (Las Vegas, US)
Paint Project

I love this high gloss coat. Easy to apply and a must have to seal any paint project.

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Shaquilla G. (Atlanta, US)
High gloss

Love everything about angelus products