Angelus Black Paint

Angelus Black Paint is an acrylic black leather paint for customizing and restoring sneakers, boots, bags, and other leather goods. It's water-based, stays flexible once dry, and covers in 3 to 5 thin coats on a properly prepped surface.

Use it as a black shoe paint for full repaints, touch-ups, or fine details, in 1 oz., 4 oz., pint, or quart sizes. We've made Angelus products in Los Angeles since 1907.

Works on

• Leather shoes, bags, and furniture
• Canvas and denim (add Angelus 2-Soft for a softer feel)
• Wood
• Plastic and metal, mixed with Angelus 2-Hard

Before and after you paint

On leather, take off the factory finish first with 3 to 5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer. When you're done, seal it with Angelus 4-Coat for protection and the sheen you want. For full steps, open the Quick Guide below.

Pro-grade paint, made easy for first-timers

• Angelus is the go-to paint for first-time customizers, and it's the same professional-grade paint fashion, footwear, and entertainment companies use to make costumes, exclusive pieces, and finished products. You get commercial-grade quality at everyday prices.
• Thin coats go on smooth, and the color builds with each one.
• Want to warm up first? Try a few strokes on the Angelus Leather Test Swatch, real leather with a smooth side and a suede side.
• You can always adjust. Dried paint comes off with Deglazer, or you can simply paint over it, so you can keep going until you love it.
• Free step-by-step tutorials on our YouTube channel and material guide walk you through it. Not sure about a color? Check the Color Chart.

What customers say

“Great coverage and color is perfect. I use this on multiple leather colors for patches. Black usually only need 1-2 coats.”

★★★★★ Dereck S., Lincolnton, NC

“Perfect to touch up a much loved bag that you've scratched or just with a fresh coat of paint my bags look new! Holds well too”

★★★★★ Michelle H., Fort Lauderdale, FL

“Simple, high quality, and easy to use products. Don't hesitate to buy!”

★★★★★ Augustine C., Colbert, WA

Common questions

What's the difference between Black and Flat Black?

Black has the standard Angelus finish, while Angelus Flat Black dries with almost no shine for a matte look.

Can you airbrush Angelus Black Paint?

Yes. Use an airbrush with at least a 0.35mm nozzle, and thin the paint with Angelus 2-Thin if you need it to flow more easily.

Do I need to deglaze leather before painting?

Yes. The factory finish has to come off first or the paint won't bond well.

How much paint do I need?

A 1 oz. bottle usually covers 2 to 3 pairs of shoes completely. For a leather chair, plan on about a pint to a quart, and for a full couch, a quart or two.