Prepping Your Gear with Leather Deglazer and Preparer

If you're planning to customize a pair of sneakers or refresh an old jacket, you're going to need a good leather deglazer and preparer before you even think about touching a paintbrush. I've seen so many people dive straight into painting their leather gear only to have the color flake off two weeks later. It's frustrating, expensive, and honestly, completely avoidable if you just take ten minutes to prep the surface properly. ...

May 25, 2026 · 6 min · Ashton Stzoser