Angelus Paint & Prep Starter Kit

Name: Angelus Paint & Prep Starter Kit
Brand: Angelus Direct
SKU: 2000-1
Price: 39.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Angelus Paint & Prep Starter Kit is a shoe paint kit for beginners who want to customize or restore sneakers, cleats, bags, and other leather or canvas pieces. You pick three 1 oz. paint colors and a 4-Coat finish, and we add the cleaner, deglazer, and brushes for your first project.

We've made Angelus products in Los Angeles since 1907, and this shoe customization kit is only sold at Angelus Direct.

What's in the kit

3 bottles of Angelus Paint, 1 oz. each, in the colors you choose
1 oz. Angelus 4-Coat Clear Coat in Flat, Matte, Satin, or Gloss
8 oz. Angelus Easy Cleaner
5 oz. Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer
5-pack of paint brushes
Premium Sneaker Cleaning Brush

What it works on

Leather shoes, bags, and furniture
Canvas and denim, like sneakers, jackets, and jeans
Wood, such as skateboards and guitars
Plastic and metal, once you mix the paint with Angelus 2-Hard (sold separately)

Painting fabric? Mix in Angelus 2-Soft (sold separately) and heat set it so the fabric stays soft and washes better.

For how to paint leather shoes and canvas step by step, open the Quick Guide below.

Want a sneaker paint kit with colors matched to a specific pair? The Collector Edition Starter Kit comes with 2 paints matched to popular Jordans.

Common questions

Do I need to deglaze leather before painting?

Yes. The factory finish has to come off with Leather Preparer & Deglazer first, or the paint won't bond well.

How do you paint canvas shoes?

Clean the canvas with Easy Cleaner, let it dry, then paint 3 to 5 light layers, mixing in 2-Soft if you want a softer feel.

Do painted shoes need a sealant?

On leather, 1 to 2 layers of the included 4-Coat add protection and set your sheen, while on canvas it's optional.

Shipping

Starter kits ship within the U.S. only.

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

Picked up the started kit to repair a beloved purse that is no longer made. The design has begun flaking off and, while I'm no artist, I wanted to be able to at least put color back over what had been lost and protect the rest. The paint dud an amazing job and the top coat got everything sealed back in like new again. So pleased with this kit!!!

Supplies for Leather Restoration

I love the product as it helps me do a much more professional job preparing the leather for painting. So glad I have found this company!! They have products for artistic painting on shoes as well as restoring your most beloved pocket books etc!! Bravo!

Good Results

I used the paint I ordered for a Jordan 4 midsole repaint and I’m very happy with how they turned out. Gave a beat pair new life.

Great products, fast shipping, can't get any better than that 5️⃣⭐️💯

Perfect for customizing your sneakers/ cleats

Perfect for customizing your sneakers/ cleats. Customized my son's babseball cleats and they came out perfect.

The kit worked great

The kit worked great. Easy to use and gave excellent results

First time angelus Direct Buyer!

Great selection of high quality paints and finishes. Amazingly fast and fairly priced, along with the sites available content to show you how to use there products if needed. They cater to a specific audience like sneaker Culture. All the way to your basic beginners. Five Stars will most definitely be using only the best for now on Thanks Angelus Direct

Easy to use. Pretty durable

Painted sons baseball cleats. Easy to do. Has held up 1 tournament and some practice, sort of. The top coat chipped and is peeling. Not sure why, maybe user error. I did thin coats and ket sit over 24 hours before we used them

Amazing I love it I painted my first pair and they turned put awesome

Good product

A very good product even for a beginner and they have helpful tips as well

Great starter kit

I ordered this kit because my son convinced me to paint his baseball cleats for the season. This kit had everything I needed and was easy to use. He hasn’t worn them yet so we will see how they hold up but the products have been great so far!

Starter Kit

Great product, vibrant colors go on smooth, quality brushes. I recommend this product.

Angelus Paint & Prep Starter Kit

What's in the kit

What it works on

Common questions

Shipping

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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