This ONE Product will CHANGE how YOU paint shoes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2025
- DCF brings you a video on our favorite products that Angelus make that is highly under utilized by many customizers, Duller .....
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I love that you’re all about building up this community rather than competition.
Your channel is slept on, you are giving 🔥🔥🔥 instruction for free. That is awesome. Thank you.
Thank you bud means alot, we greatly appreciate the support!
TheJ2effect feel me... love their videos
Vernon Justice all the paints have a bit of a natural gloss to em. Duller removes that.
I’ve been trying to get in the customizations business for a while now. It’s always caught my eye. These tips really help out people like me who don’t know much. Thanks bro. Hope to see more videos.
No doubt 🤙🏽 thanks for checking us out
I didn't realize duller helps with the strength too! Will def be adding to all of my customs - especially to prevent paint from coming up when you remove stencils. Thanks guys!
Angelus 2 hard helps with the strength as well.
Yes , 2 hard is good for a plasticey/leather material . Anything hard . Then coating on some 4 coat thereafter helps to seal it nicely
Great video guys! 🙌
First off, as someone just starting my sneaker customizing journey this channel has definitely been my go-to resource!
Are you using duller for every coat, or just the last 2 or 3?
Thanks man, keep up the great work!
Honestly the finishers have gotten so much better since this video released that you don’t even need to use duller anymore. The matte 4coat from Angelus or the matte topcoat from liquidkicks remove any need for duller
@ much appreciated bro
thank you i was stuck what finisher to get if i used duller and you helped me so much!!
Left hand circle once..right hand circle twice. Good video..just the hands bro! Like a politician!
Lol
I have a question. I am going to be painting Air Force 1s with a PAINTBRUSH. Will I still need to use duller? I have seen Marko and I do not think he uses duller.
i wanted to restore my tns, bought all the gear to help out ect angelus paints and the sneaker laundry... when i seen all the kit i had purchased i knew it was gonna be harder then i thought haha i feel like im doing a course for free and its very valuable to me for sure :) thanks man
His hands have a mind of there own 🤣🤣🤣great video tho!
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😂 😂 😂 😂
Distracting for sure 😜
Gta hands
I have a question. if I have painted a shoe without a duller and after having finished using it the duller and finisher do I still get a good result?
Great videos love them 💪
Good info ,, a few questions for ya ,, or all .
1 - When paintin' AJ1's ,, if using brush ,, is duller also used ? ( apposed to air brush method )
2 - Would duller be used on AJKO's canvas ,,, or being canvas , not needed ?
...... Thanks all .......
Some of the news finishers like the matte 4 coat have made duller unnecessary. Now , thankfully you can just get a clean matte finish at the very end of your project. Before that just wasn’t possibility
I'm making the transition, I've made up my mind 😂 I'm using duller from now on 💪🏻
I just add duller to all my paint bottles and not worry about it later on..same for my finishers pre mixed baby.
but i dont need the duller for paints that are already matte/flat? (flat black etc.)
nice video very helpful!
Omega Saphir no not really, but I still actually add a couple drops 😂 kinda like the secret sauce for me
So mix the paint, duller, and 2 thin all together? Also, would you recommend applying the matte finisher with a paint brush or airbrush?
No need for duller anymore. The matte 4 coats are plenty matte
@@DeJesusCustomFootwearthank you so much for the information!
@@divinegraphex701 glad to help
So do you use both duller and matt finisher?? Or just duller
I painted my first shoe and its so shiney, thank s for the tips....Can we just paint over some new layers with the duller if I already have the 3 layers of non duller on ther?
Can you mix duller and 2 hard with paints on rubber surfaces?
Do you mix duller also with 4-coat matte?
Hello! Is duller necessary for fabrics too?
So glad I watched this video before I got started lol
Thanks 😁👍
Thankkksss man I was really tryna figure out how to exactly use duller ✊👍
Glad we can help 🤘🏼
Hey, thanks for the video. I read that you use the angelus matte finisher & the krylon matte spray as finishers. Is it fine to only use the krylon spray?
I buy an Matte Acrylic Finisher for a custom Nikes but it was still shiny. Can I put Dull on top of the matte for it to look opaque like the rest of the shoe?
You can actually just use the Angleus matte 4coat or the liquid licks matte topcoat.. and you’ll never need any duller
I want to make a pair of black AF1s matte, can i add the duller to the finisher and skip the painting step?
Use liquid kicks matte finish , you won’t even need any duller and it’s the best on the market
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear im gonna be using a brand new pair , do it still need to deglaze?
@@Jevis97 mmmmmmm I kinda doubt it, but I suppose there is a train of thought that if you just apply a new finisher on top that it could crack since it’s not bonding properly
Do you mixed duller to angelus flat paint too
The duller isn’t really needed anymore as the new 4coat finishers can give your project a matte look after being painted. However just for reference the flat paints already have duller added
How do you make the paint stick and also look thick on the shoe? When i use my paint, it looks thin
You don’t want the paint to look thick, it should look thin! If it looks thick, the paint might be old and have dried out
@DeJesusCustomFootwear it looks like when Appling with Paint Brush, it looks like food coloring and not how your's look when you use a paint brush
Thank you im new to this
When painting canvas shoes likes vans, do you have to use duller ? Or is only really used on leather
Man! Your videos are so so informative to the person like me and to many others too!
I have one question; do you use “duller” in every single coat or just in the final coat of paint please? Thank you.
Are you familiar with angelus neutral suede dye? I wanted to know exactly what would be a good time to use it.
When you’re trying to dilute a colored dye and lighten it up
I'm working on my first shoes. I've already paint 3 to 4 coats of paint to them. What steps would you take to make them that flat matte color?
Just use the new angelus matte 4coat finisher at the end
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Really !? I didn't think it would stick very well. I was about to fine sand it all
@@Al-ch4vl unless I’m misunderstanding , why wouldn’t the finisher stick well?
@DeJesusCustomFootwear Was looking around before your reply and saw this video, Brad Angove (can you spray matte over gloss)
@DeJesusCustomFootwear Either way I ordered the 4coat matte. Thanks for the reply/advice and inspiration
Awsome video thanks for all the help! Do you use the duller when you are painting w/o a airbrush?
Yes, however I actually just use liquid kicks matte finish as a top coat at the very end nowadays and don’t even need duller anymore
Instead of duller can I add the matte finisher on the paint when the painting is done?
This channel goes! Thx for the more-than-necessary prerequisite. I can’t STAND when they come out sticky looking.
How do you measure the percentage
I appreciate you very Much My Brother...I cant wait to purchase my 1st Airbrush machine...Have A Blessed One
Hi im doing a jordan 4 Bred repaint with flat white and flat black. They dont offer matte finish but have normal, satin and high gloss. Which of those finisher would you recommend and would duller be needed? Can also get krylon matte finisher if its needed
I would use the krylon!
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear gotcha, will be trying some bred 4s repaints thanks
So you add “too thin” to the airbrush mixture as well as duller?
This is great info for beginners like me. Thanks!!
Thank you for your videos, they're a great help. Im about to begin my first custom on a pair of vans, I just recieved some stencils from you, thank you. Do I mix in 2soft and duller with my paint? If so, what ratio? 10% of each, or 5% of each to add up to make the 10%? And do I mix duller with the finisher? Do I add 2soft to the finisher as well?
Deller +matte finish for plastic material?
Hi could I just add duller in the finisher or in all the paint ill be using?
Finisher could be fine
Can you put angelus finisher on mesh or canvas to protect the angelus paint I put on those areas ? Or do you not put any sort of protection on canvas or mesh materials after you’ve painted on them with angelus paints ?
Do you have to add to paint or can you paint duffer after paint
It’s an additive , so it’s meant to be applied within the paint mixture
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thx brother
Great tutorial! Do I have to use air brush? Can I use this for the bottom of a high heel shoe?
You dont have to use an airbrush, bottoms will unfortunately wear off again pretty quickly if you do opt to paint them.
Thank you! I look forward to more of your tutorials.
Not mentioning preparization, do you add only duller to angelus paint and then at the end matt finish(+ smth to prevent stains)?
Love your videos, they help a lot
MegaLukaszenko yup add it to the paint and the finisher
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Sorry if I wasnt clear enough but i meant are these all of the essential products to make good quality customs?
Yeah you’re in good shape if you’re using all these!
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks man, keep up the good work, looking forward to new videos
Do you use duller on every mix color for portraits and cartoon characters??
I do!
How many coats of finisher should I do?
would it be the same if you didn't add the duller to the color but finished it with a flat clear coat at the end?
Yea you can actually just the new 4coat products and don’t even need the duller anymore
Any tips for airmax 90 midsoles paint from lifting and cracking?
No unfortuantely man, I’m always very weary of painting rubber. I just don’t think it has long term durability
heyyy m8 ur channel is helpful, Can i use the duller with the jacquard paints? and is there a need to use the duller with the jacquard paints (or any flat angleus paints as well) if im going to use krylon matte finisher or the crystal clear finisher for my desired finish? or do you recommend using the angelus finishers over the krylon spray bottles? i assume it wont hurt or help too much either way but im still curious to see what a professionals preference on that is. thanks for the content!
After you use the finisher do you apply any other products after, such as a sealant or krylon spray coat?
Yes, Angelus matte finisher and Krylon spray
Can you do a video on that? I know you can finish with the angelus finishers. There are videos on that. But I don’t see too much on other finishers. Basically a video on different types of finishes with products other than angelus? I just need to know how I should finish my shoe every time. I’m only doing leather shoes.
LenaTaughtYou great topic and one we definitely plan on covering soon! Too give what will be my long answer in the video short, I will say finishers don’t really matter much, especially on leather if we’re talking about durability it is way more important to focus on prep and then proper painting techniques and the finishing will only be about 5-10% of the final equation. I will go into this much more in depth during our vid
Hi can you use duller for just painting and not airbrushing, will it have the same effect?
Yes !
Have u ever work on New Balance 574 with suede? TY
What if you already bought flat white or flat black paint? Should I just not use the duller?
Nevermind you answered my exact question in the comments lol
Can I just add duller without mixing any other paint to the already finished product painted?
Angles matte finisher!
What's the amount of duller to put in the paint
~8-10%
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear omg ur amazing I love ur channel and I love u, just wanted to say that u help me a lot, and ur so talented,
Thank youuuu !!!
I got a question..shall i mix the duller with the colur and paint it or paint the shoe first and coat it with the dulluer and colour
I personally always use duller
use duller during/after your last coat
Donald Patrick the issue with that is anytime you only do one coat of anything you’re not guaranteed to get an even finish
Do i need acrylic finisher?
Is it a must to add at the end of the shoe?
Yup!
Nobody has mentioned any of this . Awesome channel !!!
Can u dry it with heat tool such as embossed gun? Will it work?
I’ve never used one to be honest with you! But I imaginenso
DeJesus Custom Footwear yeah I’m just wondering if it works the same effect if so I could just use embossed gun 300 watt
Hello what kinda paint will I use for white kobe ad nxt 360
So you could mix angelus 2 thin and duller at the same time? That's awesome discovery! Thanks you!
I have a question about the 600 finisher, i used it on a wallet in 2 very light coats, a day has passed and it feels a little bit tacky, do i just let it dry another day? Or is it gonna stay tacky? Help please!
Thanks man for your amazing advice
Do you add duller and 2 thin in your airbrush?
In the airbrush mixture yes, but I don’t put them in the airbrush and then mix them..
Can one bottle of duller do two pairs of shoes
Great video! Do you know by any chance if this will work just as good with copic markers (Alcohol based markers) on vans? They just commissioned me some custome Vans and want the best clear coating for them :)
my duller has dry like rock, how can i get it arrange?
You’ll need a new bottle unfortuantely. It dries up when exposed to air for too long
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear fuck😭, thanks for answer me
hi do you find that there is a big difference between the matt finisher and the usual finisher?
Absolutely! Even the matte needs additional duller
If I paint Jordan’s I don’t like angelus 2 soft right ?
Can your duller be brought back from drying out meaning is it reusable after our has dried out ?
No I don’t belive so. I recommend switching to the angelus 4 coat nowadays also, no need for duller anymore
Okay thanks
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear so is 2 hard the equivalent to adhesion promoter? Because I bought some of that and now I’m realizing my 2 hard is also dried out, could I use that instead?
Can I mix Satin Finisher with Duller?
Yes
Krylon Matte finish as the last step when you're completely done and the paint is dry will add a layer of protection but will also make whatever you want look Matte or Flat or whatever better than anything. It comes in a spray paint can.
Love krylon matte finish, definitly doesn’t affect the sheen anywhere near as much as duller can though.
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I take it you're sponsored by Angelus? I love their paints, I use them to paint all my shoes!! But when I painted my ultraboost black I was co with how they turned out (I used duller) then I seen a video where a guy used Krylon Matte finish so I gave it a shot and it gave them a pure flat look, a dry look, a dull matte look, there is not a bit of shine. Im in the process of painting my ultraboost slides right now, Im still adding layers but when Im done I'll use duller in the paint and the matte acrylic finisher and I'll take a pic then I'll spray them with Krylon and take another pic and then side by side them. Do you have an IG page?? And I respect the hustle with you sticking up for your sponsor.
DJK been sponsored by them for years, but this isn’t even about that lol. I’ve done thousands of pairs and can say for certain the way we teach is the finisher is more just meant for a little bit of protection rather than trying to change the look. In my opinion you can’t even compare the look you can create with duller vs a krylon spray.
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I get it man!! Im not gonna change your mind!!!! I found your ig page and just followed and Im gonna sub to your TH-cam, I can paint/repair a little but definitely no custom skills my way so I'll be happy to catch some tips. You got any videos on how to dye soles? Not ice them but like say dye them black and have them stay? I have some sole bright and I mixed some with paint but didn't turn out how I thought they would or how another video said it should.
DJK yeah sole bright is meant to be mixed with leather dye, we do have one
HOW TO DYE ICY/TRANSLUCENT SOLES | JORDAN XI th-cam.com/video/XlCSHz8690s/w-d-xo.html
can you just add the matte finisher at the end if you don’t have access to the duller?
No won’t get the same factory look
Do you ever use duller and 2-Hard together? Or is it one or the other depending on material? Im planning to try my first custom on some retro 1 (Phat carbon fiber) they have some patent leather... Appreciate all the great content!
Would this work in sneaker's fabric too?
is there a way to paint on the toebox of the sneakers and not have it crack form creasing??????
If possible i prefer to avoid it, but really gotta take the time to prep em!
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear maybe if i painted an already creased shoe??
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Listen to I Need A Dollar by Aleo Blacc and you will understand 😅😄
You are awsome!
so duller is use on paint that isn't the flat paint since flat paint has a duller in it already?
david blizzy in a nutshell, yes
I use the Angelus Matte finisher with a little duller but it still looks shiny (was careful not to use too much duller to leave a white residue). I then spray Krylon Matte finisher on top of the Angelus to achieve a better matte look. Is this advisable for long term wear?
That’s my combo
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks man.now, i repeated the same steps for the right shoe but no matter how i work the Krylon, it never look as 'matte' as the left shoe. Any idea what i'm doing wrong? I ended paint 2 coats of flat black over the krylon after stripping and respaying the Krylon without success. You reckon it will last?
Yow Lim yeah as long as they’re prepped correctly... still sounds like a bit too much krylon is being applied, super light coats work best
Hey Dejesus! Let's say you have a 1oz bottle of Angelus Matte, how much duller would you have to add to give it a factory finish? (Not completely dull but nowhere near as shiny as original finisher)
Also, to add on, how exactly does Duller make the paint stronger to the shoe? I've heard sources say that it makes it a little weaker in comparison to paint alone, so they add duller to their final coats of colour
.1 oz, but in actuality I recommend just switching over to liquid kicks matte finish and not even using duller
To paint bottom sole black what are the recommendations for paints?
Anytime you paint soles they’re going to crack no matter what you do unfortuantely
DeJesus Custom Footwear What if I just painted the side sole of Lebron 17 ‘James Gang’ and applied a finisher?
KK3 will crack right away
What finisher do I need for vans oldskool the canvas material? hope so much you answer me
Krylon matte spray
DeJesus Custom Footwear another question mate can I just use a spray to protect them of water?
Thomas Bergmann use the krylon spray instead
Was kind of scared of Duller... Because I heard it could cause cracking... But I trust your opinion on it... So I guess I'm bout to order some Duller... Thanks homie!!!
Yeah ive heard of that concern before too, Ive noticed you dont even run that risk of too much duller unless you were upwards of 25% duller in your mix!
Once again thanks for the insight brother... Always helpful!!!
if you paint with a flat color do I have to use duller
Nope
What if you don’t have a airbrush or can’t afford one! Can you recommend to buy a airbrush kit! Cheap can you lmk. Please
do you use duller on canvas shoes
Absolutely!
I don't use Duller at all, and i knock the myth that the shoes shouldn't look like there painted. I actually love that u can tell tht the shoes are painted i think thts one of the unique things to separate it from factory looking shoes. In all the ppl i painted shoes for i honestly never had one complaint about them shining i even had a some ppl who wanted them to shine. Weather its Matte, Flat, Gloss etc, I think the focus should be whatever the customer wants.
Sure I’ve said plenty of times here on our channel that you want the shoes to have a unique painted look cause they’re pieces of art... but you don’t want them to look unprofessionally painted which happens a majority of the time when you have a sheen. Of course you’re allowed to enjoy a more glossy look than normal but I think matte just always gives the cleanest factory look which I think is the lines youre trying to walk.. almost has a factory look but still clearly done by an artist
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Actually I never experienced that problem I'm able to maintain a professional look every single time they have a Sheen or shine. No matter the finish I think it's about properly detailing your work after painting the shoes and going over significant lines that create a professional look. Personally I don't want a natural factory looking shoe if thts the case ppl might as well buy graphic colorful designed shoes and don't even bother with getting custom painted shoes. I honestly never had 1 complaint about my shoes shining or having a Sheen I even had some ppl who preferred it. I want my custom painted shoes to look like art.
@@jayalexander929 that’s awesome to hear man, great thing about being custom is we can all be different and still have it our preferred way .
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Exactly isn't that the beauty of Art? No way is a wrong way.
You use duller in your mixtures with fabric medium for knits/fabrics too?
Absolutely, you definitely don’t want your fabrics to have any type of sheen
Can I use GAC 200 instead of duller ?
No that’s a film hardener for paintings on plastics
Thanks .. it works
Thanks man the advice was greatly appreciated 👍
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Thank you for this, helped a lot.
Let’s say I’ll be using an airbrush which obviously needs 2-thin how would the ratios change with the duller and 2-thin?
Also if let’s say I was doing canvas then it would be 2-thin, 2-soft, duller, and the paint how would you recommend splitting those up?
60/30/10
You don’t need 2thin if you’re already using 2 soft, it will replace the thinner
Can you combine angelus 2 soft and Ángeles duller into your paint or is it on or the other ? And can 2 soft be used as a thinner or do you need to get angelus 2 thin?
Yes you can combine them, 2 soft works as a thinner if you’re airbrushing onto softer materials