Restor A Finish Neutral
£8.49 – £11.49
Restor A Finish, Removes Heat Rings, Watermarks and Scratches from Wooden Furniture.
Restore It – Don’t Strip It!
Available in Neutral, Maple Pine, Golden Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, Dark Walnut, Dark Oak, and Ebony.
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Description
Restor A Finish a simple wipe-on, wipe-off process, most finished wood surfaces that seem to need a complete refinishing job can be restored in a few minutes. White heat rings and watermarks, sun fade, oxidation, smoke damage, faded finishes, minor scratches and abrasions and most other blemishes can be quickly blended away. Before you go to the extreme of stripping it, try restoring it!
How Does It Work?
Restor-A-Finish® is a unique finish penetrating formula that contains a small amount of stain combined with just the right amount of solvent and restoring oils, giving it the ability to permanently restore the existing finish without removing, softening, or stripping it. Restor-A-Finish penetrates faded lacquer, shellac and varnish to bring back the original colour and lustre. It restores the depth of grain, going much deeper than temporary “scratch cover” products. Restor-A-Finish® penetrates and permanently restores most wood finishes without removing any of the existing finish. Restor-A-Finish® works best when applied with a small pad of cloth or for severe white rings or oxidation a super fine (#0000) Steel Wool also available from our website. For carved surfaces, you may use a small paintbrush or soft toothbrush. Never pour Restor-A-Finish® directly onto the finish.
There are 9 colours to choose from if you are not sure of the colour you need please get in touch and we will send you our brochure which has a colour chart so that you can best match the finish you want to restore.
Follow up with Howard Feed-N-Wax or Citrus-Shield paste Wax to help maintain the newly restored finish.
Please note that due to the flammable nature of this product, it is only shipped via a designated carrier. If you are in Northern Ireland, Highlands of Scotland, Isle of Man, or the Isle of Wight, a carriage supplement applies.
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FAQ's
Can I use Restor-A-Finish more than once?
Yes. Restor-A-Finish is usually used only once and then the restored finish is maintained with Feed-N-Wax, Orange Oil or Lemon Oil. If you have deep white rings or watermarks that do not come out with the first application, then you may want to apply it again with super fine (#0000) steel wool, to help blend out the damaged finish. Be careful not to rub too hard, but hard enough to blend out the damaged areas. Keep in mind that since Restor-A-Finish can penetrate through most finishes, it can also “bloom” back out, so do not soak or leave it on for more than a couple of minutes. Usually, it is a wipe-on, restore, then wipe-off process.
What colour Restor-A-Finish should I use?
Always choose the Restor-A-Finish colour that best matches your finish. An exact match is not necessary. If it seems to be in-between colours, we recommend starting with a lighter colour.
What is in Restor-A-Finish?
Restor-A-Finish is a unique formula that contains just the right amount of solvent blended with stain and mineral oil. Restor-A-Finish penetrates through the existing finish to blend out light scratches, sun fade and other damage while restoring the colour and lustre in one step. It will not remove or soften the existing finish – this is why it is very popular for antiques. Restor-A-Finish maintains the original “patina” of an antique finish – so it maintains its character/value as an antique.
I have used Restor-A-Finish but my finish still looks dull, what do I do?
If the piece originally had a high shine finish, try using our Restor-A-Shine products: our Polishing Compound and Burnishing Cream utilize extremely fine polishing powders blended with polishing oils to restore high shine finishes by polishing out fine scratches and blemishes (see the Restor-A-Shine page).
Can I put a clear coat finish on after I am done using Restor-A-Finish?
No. Keep in mind that the purpose of Restor-A-Finish is to restore an EXISTING finish. If your goal is to improve the shine, we recommend following up with our Restor-A-Shine products. If you are looking for added protection, we recommend following up with our Citrus Shield Paste Wax or Feed-N-Wax.
Can I use Restor-A-Finish on my kitchen cabinets?
Yes! Restor-A-Finish is ideal for kitchen cabinets. It will restore the original colour and lustre to your cabinets without having to strip and refinish them. Typically, kitchen cabinets have a thin lacquer finish (especially in newer homes). It is a good idea to protect and maintain the restored cabinets with Feed-N-Wax. As always, test Restor-A-Finish in an inconspicuous spot and see if you like what the restored finish looks like before restoring the entire kitchen.
How long does it take Restor-A-Finish to dry?
Restor-A-Finish usually penetrates into the finish more than it “dries.” You should wipe it on, let it work and then wipe/buff off the excess. Some people confuse Restor-A-Finish with Danish Oil, tung oil or finishing oil – these oils usually soak in and solidify in the wood pores. Restor-A-Finish should soak in, taking the stain with it – restoring the finish to its original colour and lustre. It works best on shellac, lacquer and most other finishes. Harder finishes such as polyurethane will absorb less of the stain/restorer, but will still look much better after Restor-A-Finish is applied. Always maintain the “restored” look with Feed-N-Wax, Citrus-Shield Paste Wax, Orange Oil or Lemon Oil. Use Restor-A-Shine Polishing Compound to buff out fine scratches left by (0000) steel wool or to restore or rub out harder polyurethane finishes to a high gloss.
Can I use Restor-A-Finish on my antiques?
Definitely! Howard Products got our start in the antique industry with antique dealers using Restor-A-Finish. Instead of stripping and refinishing – Restor-A-Finish allowed them to “Restore It – Don’t Strip It!” Restor-A-Finish maintains the character, value, and patina of the antique and after the antique is restored, maintaining it with Feed-N-Wax is the best way to keep the finish from drying out and fading.
What should I use to clean with before using Restor-A-Finish?
The wood surface should be free from heavy dust, grime, grease and dirt before using Restor-A-Finish. Most of the time, you do not need to pre-clean before using Restor-A-Finish. If the wood surface is really dirty, you can use a soft cloth and either Orange or Lemon Oil or Howard Clean-A-Finish before restoring.
Do I use Feed-N-Wax or Paste Wax after Restor-A-Finish?
After using Restor-A-Finish, most of the time, Feed-N-Wax is used to maintain the “restored” look. Feed-N-Wax adds shine, protection, and is the perfect follow up to Restor-A-Finish. On high gloss finishes (pianos) Citrus Shield Paste Wax can be used to add a hard carnauba wax shine and protection. For fine scratches on a glossy finish, Restor-A-Shine Polishing Compound can be used to rub out the finish to a scratch-free gloss.
Important Safety Information
PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT APPLY POLYURETHANE OVER RESTOR-A-FINISH.
DO NOT APPLY Restor-A-Finish® to imitation wood finishes or use as a stain. Be careful to protect fabric, carpets or linoleum when applying Restor-A-Finish® as it may leave a permanent stain. If spilling does occur scrub the area immediately with soap and water or a stain remover and wipe dry. Be sure to apply to a small area at a time when using Restor-A-Finish®. ALWAYS WIPE DRY. DANGER! FLAMMABLE. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.EYE IRRITANT. VAPOUR HARMFUL.
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10 reviews for Restor A Finish Neutral
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Restor A Finish Neutral
A useful blend of solvent and oil without dye – when used in the right situations.
Great product, one application transformed a dilapidated and tired looking desk back to beautiful.
It worked is the best recommendation. A heat ring on a light worktop disappears