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TrainWreck's "Let's paint some boots!"


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So this isn't really intended to be a tutorial. Just sharing what I've done.

First I picked up a second hand pare of boots off of Ebay for $30.

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...and got some cheap $3 leather paint from Michael's...

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I then rubbed the boots down with fingernail polish remover (I'm told this is really bad for your boots) and taped off the soles:

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I then over the course of 24 hours put about 6 coats of the paint on:

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...and then removed the tape:

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So the tape bleed through a bit and then took some of the paint with it so I definitely have some touch up to do but over all am very happy with the end product.

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Yeah. I have moments when I walk by them and they just look painted. I think a good weathering should take care of that.

Thanks guys!

That's how the originals were done....so your on target. I think your right though, once you wear them and the paint starts to crack and weathering comes into play you will love them.

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