How to prepare sneakers for customization (Custom sneakers painting tutorial)

How to prepare sneakers for painting? What materials do you need for surface prep? What type of sneaker prep is necessary for leather shoes? How do you prep fake leather shoes for customization?

I can't tell you how critical answering all of these questions is for the quality of your custom sneaker art!

This video tutorial answers all of these questions and more!
Sometimes finding the answers to these really specific questions can be quite a challenge. This video aims to set the record straight!
I've been wanting to make this video for months now as it is such an important part of the sneaker customization process.

If you have any specific questions that I haven't addressed here in this video PLEASE pop them down in the comments below to help any others who may have a similar concern get the information they need!

So grab your sandpaper, your acetone, your gloves, and your patience, as we prepare our sneakers to become works of art!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Determine what type of material your shoes are made of
00:45 Fake leather surface preparation
01:19 Why is surface preparation necessary?
02:15 How to sand your shoes for customization
03:03 How long does it take to prepare sneakers for customization?
03:19 How to prevent frayed stitches when sanding
03:34 How to use acetone on sneakers
04:30 Dealing with problems while painting
05:10 Can I use a finisher to fix cracked paint?
05:34 Can I customize without surface preparation?
05:57 What if my shoe disintegrates when sanding?
06:33 How to do a durability test on custom sneakers
07:10 Oh will you subscribe already??

Special thanks to all of you who watched this video and noticed all my greenscreen aberrations. I did my absolute best to fix them, but unfortunately, there is only so much you can do with bad footage! I hope it didn't distract from the point too much!

If you completed this video and want to learn how to customize like a pro! Here is a great painting tutorial for leather shoes (like the Nike Airforce 1)
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If you are looking for surface preparation for canvas shoes like Converse or Vans, this is the video for you!
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See you next time!