Brush-it Dark Red Leather Paint 50 – 25ml Opaque Shoe Paint with Brush

Description

Brush-it Dark Red Leather Paint 50 – 25ml Opaque Shoe Paint with Brush – a deep red that covers completely, brush included in the lid

Some jobs need a proper paint rather than a cream. A heel scuffed back to the raw leather, a pair of plain boots you fancy in a deep claret, or a bag whose colour has simply given up. A shoe cream tints; a dark red leather paint covers, and that is a completely different proposition.

Brush-it is an extremely opaque paint for smooth leather, coated leather, textile and plastics. Shade 50 is a deep, slightly blue-toned dark red, closer to claret than to a bright postbox red, which is the shade that tends to work best on boots and brogues where a brighter red would look like fancy dress.

The pot holds 25ml and the brush sits in the lid, which makes precise work along welts, panels and stripes far easier than any sponge. There is a mixing ball in the pot as well, so a proper shake gives you an even colour before you start. The film stays flexible once dry, so it moves with the shoe instead of cracking across the flex line.

Why choose the Brush-it Dark Red Shoe Paint?

Why a brush-in-lid paint is the right tool for a real change of shade.

• Genuinely opaque. One or two coats and the old shade is gone. This is the product for a real transformation or for damage that no shoe cream will ever hide.
• The brush is built in. The brush sits in the cap, so you can work along a welt, around eyelets and into stitching without flooding the whole panel.
• Flexible when dry. The film bends with the leather, which is why it survives on trainers and boots that flex hard with every step.
• Leather, textile and plastic. Smooth and coated leather, canvas and plastic trims all take it, so you can do a whole shoe in one session.
• A shade that suits real shoes. Dark red 50 is a deep claret rather than a bright red, so it sits comfortably on boots, brogues and trainers alike.

How to use the Brush-it Dark Red Shoe Paint

Preparation decides the result. Nine failed paint jobs out of ten were rushed at the cleaning stage.

1. Take out the laces and clean the shoes thoroughly, removing coarse dirt first.
2. Degrease the surface with a leather cleaner or preparer so the paint has something to grip. Old wax and polish are the usual reason paint lifts later.
3. Mask the sole edge, any rubber trim and anything you want to keep unpainted with low-tack tape.
4. Shake the pot well and stir the paint with the brush until the colour is completely even.
5. Apply the first coat thinly, following the shape of the panel with long strokes rather than dabbing, and let it dry for thirty to sixty minutes before you judge the coverage.
6. Add a second and, if needed, a third thin coat. Leave the shoes 24 hours before wearing, then finish with a protector spray.

My tip from behind the counter

Thin coats, always. The temptation with an opaque paint is to lay it on thickly and be done in one pass, and that is precisely what produces a brittle film that cracks across the toe within a fortnight. Three thin coats take an afternoon and last for years. One thick coat takes twenty minutes and lasts a month. There is 25ml in the pot, which is plenty for a pair done properly.

Specifications

• Volume: 25ml pot with brush in the lid
• Shade: 50 Dark Red, a deep claret
• Type: Highly opaque, flexible leather paint
• Suitable for: Smooth and coated leather, textile trainers, canvas and plastic trims
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and oiled leather
• Drying time: 30 to 60 minutes between coats, 24 hours before wear
• Coverage: Two to three thin coats for full opacity
• Brand: Brush-it
• Article code: Brush-050-Drood
• Price: £7.99

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint a dark shoe a lighter shade with this?

Yes. Because it covers rather than penetrates, you are not bound by the usual light-to-dark rule. Going from black to dark red simply needs an extra thin coat or two, and a proper degrease first so the paint keys onto the surface evenly.

Will it crack when I walk?

Not if you build it in thin coats and let each one dry. The film is designed to stay flexible and move with the upper. Cracking almost always comes from a thick coat applied over an unprepared, waxy surface.

Do I need anything else to finish the job?

A leather cleaner or preparer beforehand and a protector spray afterwards. The cleaner is what makes the paint stick, and the protector is what keeps the fresh colour clean once you are wearing them. Low-tack masking tape is worth having as well.

Where can I buy the Brush-it Dark Red Leather Paint 50 in the UK?

You can order the Brush-it Dark Red Leather Paint 50 directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.