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Howard Products, Neutral Restor-A-Finish, 8 oz

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Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Color: Neutral


Features

  • Restor-A-Finish is a unique finish-penetrating formula that restores wood finishes while blending out minor scratches, blemishes and abrasions
  • Available in nine colors to match almost any wood finish tone; Neutral, Maple-Pine, Golden Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, Dark Walnut, Dark Oak, and Ebony Brown
  • With 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
  • Removes white heat rings and water marks, sun fade, oxidation, smoke damage and most other blemishes
  • Restor-A-Finish restores the finish without removing any of the existing finish
  • Before you go to the extreme of stripping it, restore it

Description

In 1969, Douglas G. Howard set out to solve this dilemma: how can you eliminate blemishes in wood finishes and restore the original color and luster without removing any of the existing finish? Unable to find an answer at his local hardware store, he went to work in his garage to create his own product. His goal was to make something that would be much more than a surface treatment, yet nothing like a stripper or a refinisher. The key was to develop a formula that could clean and polish the surface, penetrate the finish with stain, and leave the original finish intact. The end result was Restor-A-Finish, Doug Howard's first in what would become a complete line of wood care products. For over 40 years, Howard's Restor-A-Finish has been a standard in the antique industry. Because Restor-A-Finish preserves the original wood finish it also helps preserve its authenticity and value, whereas stripping the finish may literally strip the piece of its value. Almost any existing wood tone, from a Birdseye Maple to a Jacobean, can be closely matched using one of the nine available finish colors. Trying it on just about everything with a traditional wood finish, antique dealers, refinishers, and homemakers have found it to be a safer and easier alternative to stripping and refinishing. Scratches, oxidation, white heat rings, watermarks, smoke damage, and sun fade simply disappear. From the Manufacturer For over 40 years, Howard's Restor-A-Finish has been a standard in the antique industry. Because Restor-A-Finish preserves the original wood finish it also helps preserve its authenticity and value, whereas stripping the finish may literally strip the piece of its value. Almost any existing wood tone, from a Birdseye Maple to a Jacobean, can be closely matched using one of the nine available finish colors. Trying it on just about everything with a traditional wood finish, antique dealers, refinishers, and homemakers have found it to be a safer and easier alternative to stripping and refinishing. Scratches, oxidation, white heat rings, watermarks, smoke damage, and sun fade simply disappear. In 1969, Douglas G. Howard set out to solve this dilemma: how can you eliminate blemishes in wood finishes and restore the original color and luster without removing any of the existing finish? Unable to find an answer at his local hardware store, he went to work in his garage to create his own product. His goal was to make something that would be much more than a surface treatment, yet nothing like a stripper or a refinisher. The key was to develop a formula that could clean and polish the surface, penetrate the finish with stain, and leave the original finish intact. The end result was Restor-A- Finish, Doug Howard's first in what would become a complete line of wood care products.

Brand: HOWARD


Item Form: Liquid


Scent: Unscented


Specific Uses For Product: Inside; Amateur, Inside; Professional


Material Feature: Unscented


Item Form: Liquid


Scent: Unscented


Specific Uses For Product: Inside; Amateur, Inside; Professional


Surface Recommendation: Wood


Special Ingredients: stain combined with solvent and restoring oils


Cleaning Agent Formulation: Stain Remover


Material Features: Unscented


Item Volume: 236 ml


Unit Count: 8 Fluid Ounces


Number of Items: 1


Item Weight: 9.12 ounces


Size: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Brand Name: HOWARD


Global Trade Identification Number: 15


Manufacturer: Howard Products


UPC: 088682080015


Included Components: 1 Can


Item Type Name: Restor-A-Finish


Model Number: RF1008


Part Number: RF1008


Warranty Description: Limited Warranty This product is made from the finest raw materials available and manufactured to proven formulation under strict quality control for its intended use on natural wood finishes. However, results obtained with the use of this product under a variety of conditions may depend on circumstances beyond our control. Howard Products, Inc. and the seller therefore disclaim any responsibility for expense or consequential damage of any kind. The only warranty extended, expressed or implied, is for defective workmanship or materials.


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Magic results
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Neutral
I’m so impressed with this stuff. I thought we were stuck with these awful white marks on our wood furniture (no idea how they even got there). ChatGPT suggested this product. It worked wonders and was easy to use.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2026 by B. P.

  • Little bottle=big results!
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Neutral
Works great and ships fast! Attempted it on raw wood just to see the difference. It actually made the raw wood look better surprisingly. The already clear coated items I tested on had a richer color/hue that didn’t disappear overnight like some cleaner/refinishing products achieve. I consider this a holy grail product. Extremely pleased and everybody I know from the antique shop I work at will be ordering from this seller 😁 no leaking looks great, smells like nail polish remover but scent doesn’t hang around and the little bottle should last for a long time as a little goes a long way. Excited to try this on everything I come across…I might be a little obsessed now 😬 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by T S

  • Remarkable, saved hundred$.
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Neutral
This could have been a five star recommendation, however the recessed panels’ lower edges did not restore their color. They remained white after applying the clear finish. I reordered for maple/pine finish. I believe I received the wrong tint. The tint was supposed to be for Maple/Pine however it was very dark, almost black. When I applied it with a q-tip, the edges darkened but not in a good way. I called the manufacturer and they could not verify the color. However they told me it should not be applied to a surface that had a polyurethane finish. I don’t remember seeing that anywhere in their literature. However these cabinets are 18 years old and I thought it would be worth another try with the clear product. I used the 0000 steel wool to apply and 99% of the white splotches were removed! My wife thinks they look better than ever. Certainly worth the cost of the product, some steel wool and a couple hours time! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021 by arkijak

  • Good stuff
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Neutral
Will order more - so happy with the results and so easy to apply.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2026 by Amazon Customer

  • Your wood furniture needs this.
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Neutral
This stuff is amazing. There are several colors to match different woods. I bought this in the natural neutral. I was surprised at how fantastic this stuff is. Get an old towel, tee shirt, or handicap wipes work really well. This brings dull wood back to life. It makes scratches and dullness a thing of the past. It does not change the color of the wood. It makes look vibrant and new. It’s very thin and not a stain. If you have the walnut color for instance it will be extremely scuttle on pine. Most people would not see the difference. Best restore hack I’ve found. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2025 by Kelly Pritchett

  • Decent enough, but...
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Neutral
This is a decent enough product but I can't say I find it much or significantly better than so many other wood finishes like Old English and the gazillion similar products out there. In contrast to the manufacturer's claims, Restor-A-Finish did NOT remove many of the white heat rings and water marks on our dining room table. Most other blemishes turned out acceptable after treatment, but using this product was certainly not the second coming of Christ, nor did it provide me with the miraculous results some other reviewers have described or experienced. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023 by Frank Luke

  • Huge difference in 1/2 an hour!
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Cherry
I was given an old and used dining room buffet server from someone who moved out of town. As it’s much older, it’s made from real wood so the bones are solid. While the face is nice and size is right for my space, the only problem was the surface —scratches, ring stains, halos etc. — issues the previous owners could have prevented or easily treated had they done so when they happened vs letting them seep further into the wood for many years, becoming permanent. I am not a DIYer, at least not for woodworking but this was crazy easy and more like cleaning. First using #0000 steel wool, I then applied Restor-a finish, as instructed and am just amazed at the huge difference it made. While it didn’t get rid of everything (damage is too deep into the wood and would need a full restoration which is expensive for a piece of furniture that probably wasn’t all that expensive to begin with and holds no sentimental value to me) the restor-a-finish brought it to a level that I no longer feel I need to keep the entire surface hidden under a runner. I should’ve thought to do this sooner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025 by Amy

  • WOWZA!
Size Name: 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Color: Cherry
I am OBSESSED with this product!!! The former owners of my house had large dogs that seemed to have scratched almost every wood surface (doors, trim, etc.). I was looking for a product to minimize the damage. Holy heck, this product has made my wood look like new. I am now hitting ALL of the wood to eliminate the appearance of normal wear and tear. I am so impressed and so happy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026 by Heather S

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