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HOWARD RF6016 Restor-A-Finish, 16 oz, Dark Walnut

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Size Name: 16 oz


Color: Dark Walnut


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
  • For all medium dark finishes
  • Eliminates white heat rings and water marks
  • Blends out scratches and blemishes
  • Restores color and luster to faded finishes
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

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.

Manufacturer: ‎Howard Products


Part Number: ‎RF6016


Item Weight: ‎1.1 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎1.8 x 3.9 x 6.5 inches


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎RF6016


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎16 oz


Color: ‎Dark Walnut


Style: ‎wood


Material: ‎Wood


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Measurement System: ‎Metric


Usage: ‎Inside; Amateur, Inside; Professional


Included Components: ‎1 Can


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


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.


Date First Available: August 17, 2005


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  • Does not work if polyurethane is on the surface.
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Maple-Pine
Other than the polyurethane it should work.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Don't spill!!
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Mahogany
I'll be honest, I didn't have high hopes for this product given I was using it on a 40 year old boat that had sat neglected for almost a decade. It's not a miracle cure for old, dried out wood, but it did make a huge difference. The pictures don't do it justice. The wood was sun bleached and spotty, my camera didn't pick up well, but after treating it you'd never know. It really evened out the color so it doesn't look ancient anymore. Water marks are also completely gone or covered enough that you have to get real close to notice. However, this stuff stains fabic like crazy, as you can see by the picture where the cushion is removed. Thankfully I'd already moved it so it didn't get ruined but I'll never get that out of the underlining. I also used Howard's Sunshield after it was dry which is where the real improvement came in. So I highly recommend using some kind of protection over the wood when you're done. A couple tips. Absolutely wear gloves, you will get stained hands otherwise. Do use steel wool if the wood is a little rough, a rag is good enough otherwise. I used 0000 and that was sufficient for my purposes, but some areas would have benefited more from 000. Make sure you get the correct color. My wood was several different shades, so I picked a shade in the middle. It was definitely to dark in some areas so I'll have to hit those with a lightener. Don't expect miracles. Aside from sanding down to bare wood and restaining, it's not going to look brand spanking new. Have realistic goals. Don't use this on polyurethane covered wood, you will be disappointed. They have Restore-a-Finish Polishing Compound that is just for poly that *might* work better, haven't tried it myself so can't comment on it's effectiveness. This product works best over shellac, lacquer, or varnish. I don't care what their marketing says, I was highly disappointed with results on polyurethane covered pieces. Overall I'm extremely pleased with the product. I will definitely be recommending it to friends, family, and fellow boaters. Full disclosure, I paid for this product 100% out of pocket and was not offered any kind of compensation for leaving a review. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023 by J. Minton J. Minton

  • Used on a cherry coffee table
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Mahogany
My cherry/mahogany coffee table was looking beat up and shabby. A friend recommended this as being super easy. I prepped the table, did the steel wool application. Went on smooth, improved the looks of the piece a lot. Not sure if it will last. Some suggest that it will have to be repeated to keep it up. But now it looks way better w/o having to do sanding, staining, and sealing...That was the draw for me. Result are better than old english scratch cover but not as good as doing the real work and taking it down to raw and doing it with all the proper steps ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023 by rocky mt lady

  • As good as I hoped
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Mahogany
The before/after pictures show how this worked on one removable shelf in a used mahogany cabinet. Note that water spots may fill in darker than the surrounding wood, but still a big improvement. If you have white heat marks, the clear finish has to be removed, but I did find it worked well to abrade those with a green scotch brite pad wetted with this product. Smell was reasonable, but ventilation is recommended. Wear gloves. Overall, it is worthwhile for a project that is simply not worth the effort to fully strip and refinish. If you need the best quality result, strip it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023 by Eric F. Eric F.

  • Good product, but container is small
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Neutral
It is a really good product, but the container is a miniature can. So I will pay better attention to the container size when I buy next time. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023 by Lorraine Elizabeth Sarich

  • Great for furniture refurbishment
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Ebony Brown
I have this product in three different shades. One of them either matches or matches when mixed with another color all my furniture and woodwork. It works just as the company says it will. Read the directions, and you will be pleased with the results.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023 by Real purchaser

  • Love this stuff .
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Mahogany
It works great . I know they telling you that you can’t change the color of furniture. But I have done this successfully numerous times. I’ve taken that old ugly blonde furniture. Use this product. Applied multiple multiple coats. Works great.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023 by MTZ

  • Wood restore
Size Name: 16 oz Color: Cherry
This wood restore is the best thing since sliced bread!!! This restore is amazing, it restores and conditions the wood. I've used it on several different types of wood and it's worked beautifully. Do not hesitate to use this, it's a great product.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023 by Elizabeth

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