The sneakers that you have cherished may turn yellow due to the effects of ultraviolet rays and deterioration over time, so they cannot be removed by just washing them normally! On this page, we at FOGI LABS, will explain in detail about yellowing (oxidation) & how best to restore your favourite sneakers to near new. Not only sneakers but the technique & product can be used for others shoes too in general.
Yellowing cannot be alleviated by cleaning alone. Those who have self-cleaned at home may have experienced "I couldn't get rid of yellowing at all! ". You may want to take a look at this explanation and try again.
1. FIRST OF ALL CLEANING
When removing the yellowing of the sole, it is necessary to remove the dirt once. This is because it is relatively easy to remove yellowing after thoroughly removing the dirt.
2. MASK
After removing the dirt, you may apply the solvent, but depending on the material and solvent, it is not good for the solvent to stick to the upper, so mask it as shown in the photo below. It is also good to wrap it in aluminum foil so that it will not be damaged by UV.
3. APPLY SOLVENT AND LEAVE
Apply the special solvent to the yellowed area, and wrap it in shrink wrap to prevent the applied solvent from drying out. After that, leave it in a place exposed to the sun for 2 hours to 1 day. It's okay to use a UV light. In the case of UV light, it is better to cover it with a large towel etc. from above so that the light does not leak.
4. REMOVE THE SOLVENT
Finally, use water or a cleaner to remove the solvent and complete.
We at FOGI offer a free re-repair warranty for all repairs & restorations offered by us . If there is a problem within 3 months after the restoration, we will restore it free of charge, so please feel free to use it.