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Patent Leather

PATENT LEATHER™

FLEXIBLE,
GLOSSY ACRYLIC

Patent Leather™

Refresh or restyle leather and leather-like surfaces with this high-gloss acrylic paint. It's specially formulated to be flexible to prevent cracking or peeling. Ideal for shoes, boots, belts, purses, and faux leather.

  • Superior flow and leveling
  • Water-based
  • Ideal color palette for fashion decor
  • Soap and water clean-up
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Colors Available

Patent Leather paint comes in 13 rich, trendy colors for fashion use.

Black
Black
White
White
Beige
Beige
Soft Pink
Soft Pink
Bright Pink
Bright Pink
Red
Red
Garnet
Garnet
Light Blue
Light Blue
Turquoise
Turquoise
Blue
Blue

METALLIC COLORS

Metallic paint made to add some shine to fashion projects.

Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
Gunmetal
Gunmetal

How To Use Patent Leather

Apply evenly with a soft-bristled brush. Allow to dry between coats. Cure for 24-48 hrs. before use. Water-resistant. Water-based. Permanent. Soap and water clean up.

Tips For Patent Leather

Clean surface thoroughly for best paint adhesion.

Works best on smooth leathers/faux-leathers.

Stir bottle instead of shake. If you shake, let it set for 15 min to allow bubbles to disappear.

Work swiftly and do not over brush.

If working in an area that overlaps (like a purse that has a flap for instance) cover that area with wax paper or freezer paper.

Watch for drips on vertical areas and immediately smooth out with brush.

Let dry completely and apply second coat if needed.

Covers in one to two coats depending on color of surface and color of paint.

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