Howard's Restor-A-Finish 473ml

Restor-A-Finish is usually used only once and then the restored finish is maintained with Feed-N-Wax or Orange Oil. If you have deep white rings or water marks 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.

Always choose the Restor-A-Finish colour that best matches or the next lighter shade to your finish. An exact match is not necessary. If it seems to be in between colours, we recommend starting with the lighter colour.

Restor-A-Finish is a unique formula in that it 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 luster 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.

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 or Orange Oil.

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.

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 Oil or Howard Clean-A-Finish before restoring.