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HOWARD - Restor-A-Finish: Restore Your Dark Oak Wood Finishes Repair Scratches, Eliminate Stains, White Heat or Water Rings and More. Safe on Furniture, Trim, and All Finished Wood. Size: 8 Fl oz

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Size Name: 8 oz


Color: Dark Oak


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


Material: Wood


Item Weight: 8 Ounces


Liquid Volume: 236 Milliliters


Item Form: Liquid


Brand Name: HOWARD


Global Trade Identification Number: 77


Manufacturer: Howard Products


UPC: 088682080077


Model Number: RF7008


Manufacturer Part Number: RF7008


Included Components: 1 Can


Unit Count: 8.0 Fluid Ounces


Manufacturer 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.


Item Type Name: Restor-A-Finish


Item Form: Liquid


Compatible Material: Wood


Item Weight: 8 Ounces


Liquid Volume: 236 Milliliters


Material Type: Wood


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • This is a perfect Item!!!!
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Mahogany
Howard Products Restor-A-Finish is absolutely amazing and worked far better than I expected for restoring older wood surfaces. This product brought new life back to worn furniture, trim, and wood finishes without needing complete sanding or refinishing. I was honestly impressed by how quickly it improved scratches, faded areas, water marks, and dull spots while still preserving the original beauty and character of the wood. The finish looked richer, cleaner, and much more refreshed after just one application. One of the best things about this product is how easy it is to use. It applies smoothly, blends well into existing finishes, and delivers professional-looking results with very little effort. It’s perfect for restoring older furniture pieces, cabinets, antiques, and woodwork that have started showing signs of age and wear. The color match worked very well, and the wood retained its natural appearance rather than looking overly glossy or artificially coated. It helped revive the warmth and depth of the wood beautifully. This product saved me from needing a much larger refinishing project and made several pieces look dramatically better in a short amount of time. For anyone wanting to refresh and restore wood finishes quickly and affordably, this is an outstanding product. Highly recommend Howard Restor-A-Finish for restoring tired wood surfaces and bringing older furniture back to life! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026 by X Rock Radio

  • Excellent Product Excellent Product
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Dark Walnut
Excellent results! I tried this on an old table I recently obtained & the difference it made was incredible. It hid scratches & dings & left the table top with a beautiful shine. You can see the difference in the picture taken when half the table was done for comparison. Overall, a great product that requires very little for results & is at a reasonable price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 by Susan Munsey

  • Easy to apply, good results
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Golden Oak
This product while not a miracle worker, did definitely improve the appearance of my late 80’s golden oak cabinets. I know they are considered “outdated” but we like the look of natural wood. Recently they were looking a little worse for wear, dull and dry looking in spots. In the past I have lightly sanded and brushed on a coat of clear poly with good results. I wanted to find something that didn’t require all that drying time. This fit the bill perfectly. It was very easy to apply & even though it warns about the fumes I did not find the fumes terrible. I did run the ceiling fan and opened a window. I have a smallish L shaped kitchen and the whole project was done in about an hour. It took about half the bottle. This product did well as far as giving it a good shine and evening out the color/tone of my most used cabinets that had worn down dry areas. It did not fix most of the deeper imperfections though (like I said, not a miracle product). But for the money and ease of applying, I would definitely use this product again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025 by Carolyn Bernier

  • Better than expected! Better than expected!
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Maple-Pine
Used this product to revitalize a pine bookcase purchased at a garage sale for $3, so did not have much to lose. The bookcase seemed to have been stored in a wet basement or outdoor storage shed so it was in poor condition. A very fine steel wool 0000 pad was used to apply, which worked well removing stains and defects. Total time commitment was less than an hour. The final result was better than expected with minimal investment in terms of product costs and time. Coverage was good, as approximately half of the 8 ounce can was used. As you can see by the pictures, the end result was slightly darker than expected, but still looks great. Thanks, Restor-A-Finish! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026 by Mr. Doug

  • Great Results
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Golden Oak
This stuff is amazing! An amateur can use it and the end results look professional! I have French Doors between my family room and my living room and the doors looked used. I easily applied this product and my doors look like new! I’m so glad I gave it a try.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by Packer Fan

  • Excellent product but Check your local store first! Overpriced! Excellent product but Check your local store first! Overpriced!
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Golden Oak
Be aware this is a TINY bottle. My fault for not looking at the size, this is 8 ounces, which is half the size of the ones that I found for a dollar more in my local home improvement store! I won’t be buying from this seller again, that is for sure. Having said that, as far as the product is concerned, it is AMAZING. In the attached pictures is the kitchen cabinet door in my apartment, top half gone over one time with Restore A Finish, bottom half only washed. Then are legs of an antique treadle sewing machine, this has been gone over with Restore A Finish, then Feed N Wax from the same manufacturer, I went over it a few times with each product, as you can see, the difference is remarkable. With the sewing machines I restore, I do not want to strip and refinish the existing finish, whenever possible since the existing finish is part of the history of these pieces and I value that history. Restore A Finish evens out and helps to tone the existing finish, to bring it back, without getting rid of that beautiful story the piece carries with it. I have also used it on my inherited antiques to bring out the beauty of these pieces. I highly recommend the product, but do yourself a favor and watch the price and the amount you are getting for that price and shop around if at all possible to find the best price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020 Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020 by Vickie

  • Amazing! Amazing!
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Mahogany
It doesn't 'refinish' but it provides an amazing change from ugly scratched to gorgeous finish. A cat had scratched a vintage secretary desk and I had put up with the eye-sore for years. I did not want to tackle refinishing myself or pay dearly for someone else to do it, so I figured I had nothing to lose and decided to try Howard Restor-A-Finish. I used very fine (0000) steel wool and gently rubbed as instructed. I was amazed how simple to use and the beautiful results. The mahogany color was perfect! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Vickie

  • Worked great . Worked great .
Size Name: 8 oz Color: Dark Oak
This product is amazing! I bought it to fix up a few kitchen cabinet doors and drawers that are solid oak. What an amazing difference it made. And it was as easy as polishing a table! I definitely recommend this. I wonder if it would have been even better if I had used a fine sandpaper. I am happy anyway. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026 by Char

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