Tarrago Trainer Paint Neutral Base 000 – 125ml Mixing and Finishing Base

Description

Tarrago Sneakers Paint Neutral Base 000 – 125ml – mix your own shades, then lock them in

If you customise trainers, this bottle does two jobs that no colour in the range can do on its own. The Tarrago trainer paint neutral base lets you thin and lighten the colours you already own, and it works as a finishing coat that makes the finished paintwork far tougher.

It is the same water-based formula as the rest of the Tarrago Sneakers Paint line, simply without pigment. Mix a little into a colour and you get a softer tone and a finer, more forgiving application – particularly useful for fades, gradients and pastel shades you cannot buy off the shelf.

Used on its own after painting, it improves the dry and wet rub resistance of the finish. In plain English: your artwork survives being worn, scuffed and caught in the rain rather than transferring onto your socks.

This is the large 125ml bottle, which is the size to buy if you paint regularly. The base is water repellent once cured and stays flexible, so it moves with the shoe instead of cracking across the toe box.

Why choose Tarrago Sneakers Paint Neutral Base?

• Thins and lightens any colour. Mix in small amounts until you reach the tone you want – the only way to get soft pastels and true fades from the standard range.
• Finishing coat for durability. Applied over dry paintwork it raises resistance to dry and wet rubbing, so the finish stays where you put it.
• Finer application. Diluted paint flows more smoothly off the brush, which means fewer brush marks and far better blending.
• Water repellent. The cured film helps shrug off light rain and splashes, which matters on a pair you actually intend to wear.
• Stays flexible. It moves with the flex of the shoe instead of cracking, which is exactly what a paint on footwear has to do.
• Large 125ml bottle. Serious value against the small kit bottles if you paint more than the occasional pair.

How to use Tarrago Sneakers Paint Neutral Base

1. Clean and degrease the shoes thoroughly first. Paint of any kind only lasts on a properly prepared surface.
2. Shake the bottle well before you pour anything out.
3. To dilute a colour, add the base to the paint a few drops at a time and stir until you reach the shade and consistency you want.
4. Apply your colour in several very thin layers rather than one thick one – thick paint cracks as it dries.
5. Let each layer dry fully before you add the next, and take your time around the flex points.
6. When the artwork is completely dry, brush a thin, even coat of the neutral base over the top as a finisher and leave it to cure.

My advice if you are new to this: mix more than you think you need. Matching a custom shade a second time is genuinely difficult, and running out halfway across a panel is heartbreaking. Keep a note of your ratios, and always test your mix on a scrap of leather or the inside of the tongue before you commit.

Specifications

• Volume: 125ml bottle
• Colour: Neutral base (000), no pigment
• Type: Water-based mixing base and finishing coat
• Use: Dilute Tarrago Sneakers Paint colours, or apply over dry paint as a protective finisher
• Suitable for: Leather, synthetic leather and canvas trainers and shoes
• Brand: Tarrago, made in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the neutral base on its own as a clear coat?

Yes, and it is one of the best reasons to own it. A thin coat over dry paintwork improves rub resistance and helps the finish survive real wear.

How much base should I mix into a colour?

Start with a few drops and build up. Little by little is the rule – you can always add more base, but you cannot take it back out once the shade has gone too pale.

Where can I buy Tarrago trainer paint neutral base in the UK?

You can order Tarrago Sneakers Paint Neutral Base 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, so you can shop with complete peace of mind.