Pearlescent 18K Gold Paint

Angelus Pearlescent 18K Gold Paint is a pearlescent acrylic leather paint in a rich 18K gold with an iridescent, pearl-effect shimmer. It's made for custom sneakers, leather goods, and projects that need more shine than regular paint can give. It's water-based and stays flexible once dry.

Choose a 1 oz. or 4 oz. bottle. We've made Angelus products in Los Angeles since 1907.

Works on

• Leather shoes, bags, and furniture
• Vinyl and canvas (add Angelus 2-Soft for a softer feel on fabric)
• 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. Apply light, even coats so the shimmer settles smoothly, then seal it with Angelus 4-Coat.

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

“I was kind of scared about picking a gold color didn't want it to look to yellow for what I needed it for but this one was actually the perfect shade of gold that I needed!”

★★★★★ Jordan V., Kyle, TX

“Impressed with the quality and color of the gold. I painted my lampshade gold and I love it.”

★★★★★ Maureen W., Asheville, NC

Pairs with

Shop more colors in the Angelus Metallic & Pearlescent collection, or get 12 pearlescent and metallic colors in the Pearlescent and Metallic Paint Kit.

Common questions

What's the difference between Pearlescent 18K Gold and Metallic Gold?

18K Gold has a pearl-effect shimmer, while Angelus Metallic Gold has a straight metallic sheen.

Can you airbrush Pearlescent 18K Gold?

Yes. Thin it with Angelus 2-Thin and use an airbrush with at least a 0.35mm nozzle.

How much paint do I need?

A 1 oz. bottle usually covers 2 to 3 pairs of shoes completely.