LOCKED - Restoration/Cleaning FAQ Vol. 9 (READ PG.1 FIRST!)

Ok, I see it now. It looks like while stripping the paint for repainting, you damaged the midsole. This has happened to me once and unfortunately there is nothing you can do about it. Is it the way the paint was applied, or was the midsole actually scratched before you starting painting?

[quote="Nikolas"][b]ecuamike45[/b] - I'm a bit confused because the picuture you posted has no relevance to your question. :lol: Please specify if the midsole cracking is the paint or the actual midsole. [b]cucumbercool[/b] - RIT fabric dye. Can be found in any supermarket shoe care section. [b]trinitysbad[/b] - Yes, you would you the ironing method, but you would need to use your hand or some kind of stuffing to prop out the creases. [b]FeelinGood[/b] - I would use either e-6000 or loctite superglue. E-6000 does take quite a while to dry, but it is a time proved product and is easy if done correctly. I discovered loctite when trying out different glues on my own. It is fast drying and with about 30 second of pressing with my thumb it was dry. For e-6000, you will need some type of clamp or use of rubber bands. Also some tips for gluing: as soon as you apply pressure, make sure you have a towel ready to wipe away any excess. Yes, the stitching going all around the sole is indeed attaching the shoe to the uppers, so you won't be facing any full sole separation. [b]FeelinGood[/b] - Soap and water and a toothbrush or Lincoln EZ Cleaner. [b]GottxSole[/b] - You will have to mix the paints buy eye. I say get one once of the color closest to red/ infrared and some black/ white/ another shade of red. The duller is added in while mixing the paints. [/quote] Nikolas, Thanks!! What Im going to do is first glue some of the hard to clamp parts with the loctite superglue.. After it dries, I will apply the e-6000 and do my best to clamp. I just cant get my head around how I would begin to clamp the heel of the shoe.

[quote="trinitysbad"]How would you suggest taking away creases on the and back of the Military 4's, would you use the ironing method?[/quote] The ironing method is do-able. Also heard of stuffing the toe-boxes and sticking it in the freezer. But really the only way, is to buy a pair of wearable shoe trees. Once you put them in, they will improve the appearance dramatically. And when you walk, it will prevent the shoe from creasing any more.

[quote="adim001234"]So im midsole swapping a pair of infrared 6s, and im putting in a oreo 6s midsole, but ive popped the air bubble on the left shoe of the oreos, does anyone know a way i can prevent doing any of this on the left shoe? Oh by the way, does anyone know what is the best indoor setup for sea glow/retrobrite because i cant really get good results outdoors right now.[/quote] how badly have they yellow-ed? are you dealing with severe yellowing or slight yellowing? I have a method, but its best for restoring light yellowing and for preventing\slowing the yellowing process when the shoes are DS

[quote="phanieldung"]Hey, this has probably been asked before, but I have a pair of cool grey 11s, and they just recently started to squeak in the left shoe. I've somewhat pin pointed it to somewhere in the heel area, how do I fix this?[/quote] you can take the insole out, and put some baby powder on the spot where its squeaking, put the insole back on. Walk around and wait for the squeak to eventually disappear. usually with squeaks, it should stop once the shoes warm-up for a bit. if they dont, try the baby powder method. Its worked on one of my pairs.

[quote="Nikolas"]Ok, I see it now. It looks like while stripping the paint for repainting, you damaged the midsole. This has happened to me once and unfortunately there is nothing you can do about it. Is it the way the paint was applied, or was the midsole actually scratched before you starting painting? [/quote] the midsole was scatched before i start it.. can i paint over it. to fix the problem or no..

[IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/ie1qhz.jpg[/IMG] Got something that took some of the finish of the patent leather off. Tried to polish and it looks okay but obviously it won't shine like patent leather after the polish even when buffed. It is clean of polish in this pic. Looking for suggestions or ideas. Thanks in advance.

So im midsole swapping a pair of infrared 6s, and im putting in a oreo 6s midsole, but ive popped the air bubble on the left shoe of the oreos, does anyone know a way i can prevent doing any of this on the right shoe? Oh by the way, does anyone know what is the best indoor setup for sea glow/retrobrite because i cant really get good results outdoors right now. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT

[quote="FeelinGood"][quote="adim001234"]So im midsole swapping a pair of infrared 6s, and im putting in a oreo 6s midsole, but ive popped the air bubble on the left shoe of the oreos, does anyone know a way i can prevent doing any of this on the left right? Oh by the way, does anyone know what is the best indoor setup for sea glow/retrobrite because i cant really get good results outdoors right now.[/quote] how badly have they yellow-ed? are you dealing with severe yellowing or slight yellowing? I have a method, but its best for restoring light yellowing and for preventing\slowing the yellowing process when the shoes are DS[/quote] All my pairs that i want to work on vary, i have space jams that have medium yellowing, but after each session, they would just go right back to yellow, and nothing has worked so far. i have some severe yellowing on my concords, and nothing works on that, and i have grape 5s, and cool grey 11s that have light yellowing, if you can share youre technique and opinions of how i should unyellow the shoes, please share them.

[quote="verse001"]trying to cop some 01 bc3s but the heel tab is cracking - any solutions or recommendation on what kind of glue to use? will barge cement work? i happen to have a can still from when i reglued my xi's[/quote] i now have these in my possession. how can i fix the cracking on the heeltab? the top of the heeltabs have started to separate as well