gmrhodes13 Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 I would say it would be difficult to either match the colours, or apply a top colour. There are coatings available for use with rubber but finding the right colour could be difficult. Most paints will crack over time so I don't think that is an option. You could try using a marker pen, test on a small area, with the right colour you may be able to match the two. Personally I think it would be easier to start with a new pair of boots.
TB-1599 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Posted April 21, 2017 I would say it would be difficult to either match the colours, or apply a top colour. There are coatings available for use with rubber but finding the right colour could be difficult. Most paints will crack over time so I don't think that is an option. You could try using a marker pen, test on a small area, with the right colour you may be able to match the two. Personally I think it would be easier to start with a new pair of boots. ughh I was worried somebody was going to say that... That will have to be a final purchase...
Chunk Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 Go to Walmart & buy some arts & craft acrylic paint .50-$1.99 Find a brown color you like or mix a couple to get the desired color. Acrylic paint flexes when dry & you WILL NOT get any cracking. I've made a few pairs of boots & had to paint the soles. I use the .50 kind, I can't think of the name right now, but it's something like APPLE BARREL or close to that. I know it has a lil red apple on the label. Mix a few drops of water in the paint to thin out. You will probably need to use 3-4 coats. But it drys very quickly & can be completed in a couple hours. 1
Bobik96 Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 I have used Chunk's method on a Jawa. The cheap Walmart acrylic covered the previous two tone edge.
Chef Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 IF you can get the boot soles painted to be the same colour and they don't crack all the time, then yes... If not.. it'll be a new pair of base boots time.
mattcamaro Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 I painted my soles so they were the same color. If you doing Lancer you will need to notch them out first
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now