ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 i have vapor xxv skates, and while they fit and perform perfectly for me, i hate the silver look... what would be good to paint / color the fabric portion black with? paint pen? ideas? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashtonhutch05 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Sorry to thread jack, but I was also wondering about painting skates, except leather. What paint would hold up the best? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legiahockey 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 a guy i played against used toe pro to blackout some of the sides and make them almos solid black. looked sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 835 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Try this: Skate mod kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMan3 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Lol bling fixes everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTango19 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 A lot of guys around here are using a couple sharpie markers. They use a silver sharpie on the red parts and the branding, and a black one on the silver parts. If you take your time and do it right, it actually comes out pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazard14 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Try this: Skate mod kitloli'm sure you can get all the info you need at this site:http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Fan 51 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 i have vapor xxxx skates, and while they fit and perform perfectly for me, i hate the silver look... what would be good to paint / color the fabric portion black with? paint pen? ideas? thanksKeep in mind, just about anything you do in this regard would probably void the skate warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5HoleMadman 6 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 I agree with legia. I think that the pro-tect-toe( i think that's what it's called) would work out pretty good. Just light coats until it's all blacked out. My only worry with that is that if the boot flexes will it crack a bit? Not sure though. Sounds cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 okay guys, i'm not a photoshop expert, but heres a quick example of what i'm wanting to do..what do you guys think, before i try it out?EDIT: I used a XXV pic because it was bigger than the xxxx pic i found, but same skate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
english15x 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 what's so wrong with the silver red scheme? I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cove 39 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 okay guys, i'm not a photoshop expert, but heres a quick example of what i'm wanting to do..what do you guys think, before i try it out?EDIT: I used a XXV pic because it was bigger than the xxxx pic i found, but same skate...bro if you pull off making it look JUST like that.. Power to ya, itll look sick. I wouldnt risk runing my skates to make them black tho (And im a darth vader fan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number21 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 it's a simple idea, but i would bet really difficult to pull off.i wouldn't bother with top of the line skates. if there were $50 sure have at it.it's not worth it, they might end up looking like crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 63 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Here are a couple of linkshttp://forum.shoehardware.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10http://www.shoehardware.com/dye_a_lp.html?...CFQR2gwodS1IM-ghttp://www.shoehardware.com/dye_a_ld.htmlThose skates look great. Best of luck to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakarLajos 5 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Try this: Skate mod kit :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndTheySayChiCity 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 someone on Proclaimed Hockey Equipment Whores on facebook already did this..he says the way he did it is..put tape on the silver part and the tuuks n got a can of spray paint n lightly went over the boot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number21 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 wow! they look better than i would have though.i guess if you're good at taping, it can be done. Wonder how the paint job has held up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyle.m23 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 OH MY GOD thats hot !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyle.m23 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 but what ever he tryed to do with the "xxxx" fucked up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
english15x 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 looks pretty good, but i mean spray paint? it def will chip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 63 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 They do look good but could look better if he actually used a good quality die. They look way better than the actual product. Those I would buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Those would look great with the XXXX touched up with some gold paint. Just a small touch to highlight the logos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrisContender 4 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 I'd love to know how that is holding up. Looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defiance2012 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 why not just start saving some cash and pick up the ONE95s??? they're better skates and they're already blacki do like the idea of a mainly black vapor xxxx tho...i just don't know if i could take spray paint or a marker to 500 dollar skates...scary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 okay guys, done. found some dye markers at the hobby store.gonna coat over everything in a couple days with a light coat of pro-toe.what do ya think?EDIT: i'm feeling some yellow laces. opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
