How to customize your Air Force 1
Want to know how to customize Air Force 1s and what materials to use to create a unique pair of Nikes? Follow our tips and customization ideas to get started.
What paint should I use to customize Air Force?
The ideal paint to customize Air Force or sneakers is leather paint that resists creases and foot movements, but also water.
Avoid low-end paints or classic acrylics that will crack and completely ruin your Air Force!
Before applying paint, always make sure your sneakers are clean and prepared.
How to find white Air Force?
If you want to customize your Air Force but they are dirty or no longer white, you can make them white again in a few steps and very easily.
Start by washing your Air Force to remove dirt and then wipe with a cotton pad with nail polish remover to prepare the surface.
To make your Air Force white again, use the special leather paint and apply three to four coats. This very practical technique also allows you to hide scratches or marks.
What are the best Air Force for customization?
There are several versions of Air Force with leathers that are more or less easy to paint. Here are some practical tips depending on the model you have.
- Air Force with completely smooth leather are ideal for saving time in preparation and easily succeeding with your stencils.
- If you want to make a custom on Air Force in grained leather, it is recommended to sand the leather especially on the front parts.
- Finally, for nubuck models, follow our article to dye this type of material or transform it into smooth leather.
How to customize a pair of Air Force?
Once your sneakers are white you can customize them using other colors but especially by making a real design using the layer technique.
Just follow our tips to succeed in your Air Force custom:
- Make sure to remove the factory varnish, and avoid painting sensitive parts if you are new to customization.
- Apply several thin layers of paint for maximum resistance.
- Let the paint dry well and varnish your sneakers 24 hours after finishing your custom.
Our customization ideas
We share with you some ideas if you want to customize your Air Force by taking inspiration from creations made by professional artists.
Custom Air Force from movies, manga and cartoons
We see more and more customization on Air Force with characters from movies, mangas or cartoons.
Whether it's Harry Potter, Marvel, or Luffy for a One Piece custom, Sasuke if you like Naruto or Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, you will love having them on your shoes !
Now you know how to customize Air Force 1s, and what paint to use to get an optimal result that lasts over time.
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