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Howard Restor-A-Finish, 16 Fl oz

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At a glance

Condition
New
Color
Walnut
Model
RF4016
Dimensions
3.9 x 1.8 x 6.5 in
Weight
16 oz
Surface Recommendation
Wood
Item Type Name
Howard - RF4016
In the box
Howard - RF4016

Features 5

  • 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

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.

Specs 27

Color Walnut
Brand HOWARD
Surface Recommendation Wood
Material Walnut
Model Name Howard - RF4016
Brand Name HOWARD
Model Number RF4016
Number of Items 1

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Works great
Color: Walnut
Really easy to use and restored the look of the wood nicely / removed cups stains. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2026 by Caitlin

Great way to do a mini refurbish on my kitchen!
Color: Walnut
The cabinets in my kitchen are original to my home which is from 1975. The cabinets are in excellent shape, it's just the stain that has received water damage and wear and tear over all the years. I didn't see the point in paying a bunch of money to get new cabinets or have them completely redone. I kept looking for a solution and I came across this on a Facebook video. For about $12 I figured it would be worth a shot. I wasn't sure what color to order so I went with walnut. I washed and scrubbed, degreased all of my cabinets really well. I applied it with the 0000 steel wool pads. I followed all the directions and I did do a second application a few days later. I think it works really really well. Obviously my cabinets are never going to look brand new and that's okay because it has character! Lots of memories in this kitchen. But I do think it did a great job at least blending in the wear and tear and it looks more like wood grain instead of damage. I think I could have even went with the darker color to further saturate some of the areas with more damage and I might still order a second can of the darker walnut shade. It does kind of sink in after a couple hours as well so give it a chance to settle. And then when you are all done, finish up with something like the feed and wax (which I was using individually beforehand and it did give similar results but very temporary) I'm really pleased with the results and I feel like it's a great economical way to touch up your house. I'm not big into remodeling unless it's really necessary, I really love saving what I can and I think this product helps with that! I am happy with my results. I also did add new hardware to my cabinets afterward and you can see in the pictures how it all turned out. I'm pretty happy that I spent about $45 ( overall with this product and handles) to make my cabinets look so much better! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2025 by Mandie

Refinishes all our houses
Color: Walnut
This object is a miracle worker.I absolutely love it.I will buy it for the rest of my life
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2026 by Mandy

Easy application, worked great
Color: Walnut
Really brought out the finish on my 1939 zenith upright radio, highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2026 by Bill a.

No more tired wood!
Color: Walnut
Magical stuff!! Disappear scratches and dry worn wood!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2026 by Sharon

Gave antique wood a new lease on life
Color: Walnut
I’m honestly impressed with this product. I used Restor-A-Finish on an antique piece that had a lot of faded areas, scratches, and years of wear, and I wasn't expecting such dramatic results. It brought much of the wood back to life, blended in small imperfections, and restored the richness of the finish without having to completely strip or refinish the majority of it. It was easy to apply, and the transformation was almost immediate. The piece looks refreshed while still keeping its original character and patina. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to revive older wood furniture without a full restoration project. The top of the piece had many marks and large imperfections i did not expect the Restor-A-Finish to magically fix, but I tried it out of curiosity figuring I'd still need to fully refinish anyway. The marks are definitely there, but the wood looks so healthy I might just leave it. I applied using #0000 steel wool and followed treatment up with Howard Feed-N-Wax to seal it in and continue feeding the starved wood. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2026 by She_moves

Didn't work
Color: Walnut
Bought it to cover milky stains on my wood coffee table. The liquid sat on the surface with out absorbing. At least the oilyness shined up the wood
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2026 by Mary H. Ready

Just a little does a lot
Color: Walnut
I put it on my scratches and they disappeared. It’s good to have in the house. A little goes a long way. Every time I see a new scratch on my floor I use this. Make sure you do wipe off the excess and smooth it out
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2026 by Shop2much
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