Leather jackets are the outfit that completes your fashion but sometimes people want to style their jacket through paints or other things and this is a unique way to show your creativity on your leather jacket that will also make you unique in your friends group. At Leather Hub USA, we know that a well-Painted jacket reflects your story without speaking so for a unique paint on your leather jacket careful requires some tips and steps which never remove from your leather jacket.
Why Paint On A Leather Jacket?
A leather jacket is a complete outfit itself & if you add more style or paint to it then it will become the amazing outfit of your wardrobe and now the paint on the jacket has become a trend among the artists & trendsetters, so here are some reasons that make so popular:
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Personalization: Some people add different types of pattern and artwork which can reflect the personality of a person
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Trendsetting Style: A painted leather jacket become as a part of fashion among the models or trendsetters
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Reviving Old Jackets: If your leather jacket is old or outdated then you have to paint it according to your choice that give it a new look with new story
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Creative Expression: You can use your jacket as a canvas to express your creativity so select the paints and express your art
What You Will Need To Paint A Leather Jacket?
If you start painting on your leather jacket so before you gathering the material one thing keep in your mind that do use the same tools as you use on the canvas because it case the cracking or peeling of the paint on the leather jacket and here tools that you can use while paint your leather jacket:
1. A clean Leather Jacket
2. Acrylic Leather Paint not regular
3. Leather Deglazer or Rubbing Alcohol
4. Paint Brush
5. Painter Tape
6. Pencil
7. Acrylic Sealer
8. Soft Cotton Pads
Step:1 Preparing A Leather Jacket
This is preparation step that is most important for the long lasting stay of the paints on your leather jacket because paints are stick on the dirty surface so here are the preparing step:
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Clean Your Leather Jacket: Wipe your leather jacket with cloth to remove the dust and dirt of the leather jacket
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Deglaze The Leather: Use the Deglaze or the rubbing alcohol which can remove the protecting coating that the paints bonds on the leather properly
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Plan Your Design: Use a chalk or pencil to draw lightly your pattern on the leather which you want to paint
Step:2 Apply The Paint
Now your leather jacket is ready for paint, so follow these steps:
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Use Thin Layer: Keep the first layer thin because as you apply thick layer it will crack sooner so thin layer prevent from cracking
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Let Dry Each Layer: As you apply first layer than let it dry then apply the other detailing on the jacket
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Add Details Carefully: Use the fine brushes for the perfect detailing
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Be Patient: All this process requires time so be patient in all process
Step:3 Sealing And Protecting Your Design
As you complete the painting process than you have to protect it with sealing coats or other budget:
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Apply Acrylic Finisher: This acrylic finisher can protect the paint from cracking
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Choose Your Finish: glossy or matte sealer available depending on the design you want
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Allow full curing time: Wait it to complete dry then you will wear it
Design Ideas For Leather Jacket
If you want to paint your leather jacket so we will suggest you some ideas:
Floral Paints: Rose, grape,wildflower for a bold or feminine touch
Graffiti Art: Street Styles or bright colors
Quotes and Typography: Inspiring words painted on the back of the jacket
Pop Culture Theme: Favorite bands, comic characters or movies
Abstract Art: Shapes, pattern that reflect your creativity
Mistakes To Avoid
You have to avoid the given steps that will help you to protect it from damage your leather jacket:
- Using the wrong paints
- Skipping the deglazing step
- Applying the thick coat
- Wearing it too soon
Frequently Asked Question
Q:1 Can I wash my painted leather jacket?
Ans: No, a painted leather jacket or normal leather jacket should not be washed in the washing machine, so it may remove the paint and it can also be harmful for the leather jacket skin.
Q:2 Can I paint directly on my leather jacket?
Ans: Yes, you can paint directly on your leather jacket but this direct painting needs the prep before the paint that long last it.
Q:3 Can I remove or change the design later on my jacket?
Ans: This process is quite difficult because a sealed paint is difficult to remove but you can paint on the old design to make it new and better.
Final Thoughts
It is a unique & trendy idea to paint a leather jacket that changes your classic jacket into an unbeatable outfit of piece and if you want to paint your leather jacket then you have to follow the all steps that we will discuss above which include from the cleaning jacket to sealing the paints of the jackets. At Leather Hub USA, we know how the trend changes over time and now the painted leather jackets are trendy so we will guide you how you can clean your jacket apply paints and also our store has the custom option for the painted leather jackets so you can choose this option for your trendy jacket.
