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Howard Products Store Howard-RF9016

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Color: Cherry


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 light reddish shades
  • Eliminates white heat rings and water marks
  • Blends out scratches and blemishes
  • Restores color and luster to faded finishes
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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.

Color: Cherry


Brand: HOWARD


Material: Cherry


Model Name: Howard - RF9016


Size: 1 Pint


Brand Name: HOWARD


Model Number: RF9016


Model Name: Howard - RF9016


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer: Howard Products Store


Unit Count: 16 Fluid Ounces


Global Trade Identification Number: 90


UPC: 088682160090


Included Components: Howard - RF9016


Item Type Name: Howard - RF9016


Manufacturer Part Number: Howard - RF9016


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.


Size: 1 Pint


Item Dimensions: 3.9 x 1.8 x 6.5 inches


Item Weight: 16 ounces


Liquid Volume: 16 fluid ounces


Color: Cherry


Finish Types: cherry


Style Name: Restor-A-Finish


Recommended Uses For Product: Cabinets, Exterior


Coating Description: Restor-A-Finish is a unique finish-penetrating formula that cleans and polishes the surface, penetrates the finish with stain, and leaves the original finish intact. It removes white heat rings, water marks, sun fade, oxidation, smoke damage, and blends out minor scratches and blemishes without stripping the existing wood finish.


Material Type: Cherry


Compatible Material: Wood


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    • Amazing improvement to old kithen cabinets in 1 hour!
Color: Cherry
My kitchen cabinets, made of cherry plywood, are about 50 years old. They were in such horrible condition that I was thinking of painting them. There were large areas of that were missing not only the surface finish, but even the stain. In other words, they were down to bare wood in spots. I panicked when a realtor made an appointment to evaluate my house the next day! I wasn't sure if Howard's Restor-a-Finish would work after watching a YouTube video called "Where Restore-A-Finish works best and where it will not!" That video states that it will only work on shellac or lacquer finishes. It says it won't work on polyurethane or polyacrylic finishes and that the test for those finishes is to apply some alcohol to the finish and rub it with a swab---if the color comes off, Restor-a-Finish WILL work on it. I did that test and no color came off. I decided to proceed anyway, testing Restor-a-Finish on the the back of a door. That went well, so I applied it to all 14 cabinets and 6 drawers. The result was amazing. I couldn't believe my eyes. The parts that were worn down to bare wood were about 75% improved---not perfect, but much, much better. The remainder, where the finish was worn but the color was still there, were 100% better. The sheen is a pleasant sort of "egg shell," not flat but not too shiny either. The realtor didn't notice anything amiss with the cabinets! I was lazy and didn't even wash the cabinets before starting. They still came out great. The best part is that the whole job took less than one hour! I don't know how this product works, but it does. It's like magic. One caveat: it smells pretty bad, so do open a window, but the smell disappeared quickly after the job was done. I spilled some on the floor tiles and it wiped up easily. Definitely one of my best Amazon purchases. It saved me a huge amount of money and/or time and probably added to the value of my house. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024 by Pinecone
    • Transforms many wood surfaces, removes white heat marks!
Color: Cherry
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This is a very good product that performs as promised to restore and clean many wood finishes. Restoration is not the same as refinishing. On some types of wood furnishings and finishes, it will improve the appearance dramatically, remove blemishes and clean the wood. It works best on: -Furniture that is scratched with a dull stained finish -Fine furniture with a shiny lacquer finish It will improve the appearance of badly scratched furniture with the above types of finishes. It does not work well on sealed finishes (polyurethane). I have used this product in all of the above situations. Following are some of the results achieved. First, a small pine table with a dull finish appeared shabby and needed improvement. The surface was severely scratched, with mostly surface level damage. After a five minute simple wipe-on application of the product using a rag, the results were dramatic. If I wanted to fuss over this piece, I would reapply using fine steel wool and touch up some of the gouges with a stain pen. Six months later, the table looks almost as it did prior to using the product, and it needs to be reapplied. Howard's Restor-A-Finish proved it's worth during my second project, the restoration of a high quality solid wood table top with a glossy, lacquered finish. The table had white heat marks the size of a salad plate that would not disappear with any previous methods attempted. Prior to using this product, I attempted to remove the white marks by researching solutions in Google. "Removing white heat marks from wood" yielded several cautious attempts from "applying steam again" to using toothpaste, mayonnaise and other so-called "remedies". The white marks remained in the finish. When I found out about the Howard's product here on Amazon, I read some of the reviews where reviewers claimed they were able to remove white rings by simply wiping the product on with a rag. I tried this and it did not work. I was afraid my money went down the tubes, but decided to try using steel wool. 0000 Steel Wool was too soft and ineffective. With 000 grade, it took some patient effort, but less than ten minutes later the white marks were gone. Replenishing the piece of steel wool regularly increased the effectiveness of the process. Work with the grain, use light pressure and keep checking your results to be sure you don't damage the finish. (See before and after photos.) Howard's is also an excellent product to polish and detail wood furniture that is already in good shape, reviving it a bit and making it look exceptionally clean and shiny. For best results with wood finishes that need cleaning, use steel wool. As mentioned earlier, the product will improve the appearance of some finishes, but does not do anything that I would consider restorative on certain finishes. For example, I wiped it on a small table that appears to have had a polyurethane finish that was in poor condition. It deposited a light stain in the areas that were lighter, but the result wasn't very impressive. The areas where the urethane finish was not damaged was cleaned, but the stain was unable to penetrate the lighter scratches. The only solution for this type of situation is either covering the old finish or removing it. A similar result was obtained on a very old veneer top using steel wool and minimal elbow grease. The result is better than before, but the wood still shows a lot of the underlying damage. Another mediocre result was achieved on a furniture with deep scratches. The product changed the color of the scratches and improved the appearance dramatically. However, the damage was still visible. Better results were achieved by filling the scratches with a wood crayon, and smoothing them out using fine steel wool and a light hand to prevent marring the finish. This is a stop-gap solution for furniture that either should be refinished or painted. All in all, this is an excellent product for cleaning and addressing many wood furniture problems without refinishing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2013 by Amazon Customer
    • Amazing product...but not always
Color: Cherry
I rarely leave product reviews, but this one deserves it. I have used the Cherry formula, the Neutral formula, and the Maple/Pine formula. In most cases, the easy 5-minute process got rid of water marks and other blemishes and left a nice but subtle sheen that made sun-bleached or damaged wood look much healthier. However, the effectiveness of the product (at least if you do not do the more advanced technique of first lightly using 0000 steel wool on the surface) depends on the furniture's finish. If it is a hard varnish, the product will not do much (again, at least without using steel wool first). But if the wood has a less hard finish, the results are impressive. One thing to know is that you should chose a light color, particularly if the finish is not in good shape. I used the Maple/Pine version on some pine cabinets and it made the places where the varnish had come off too dark. The results were much better when I used the almost clear Neutral version. Last thing to know is that product support was great. When I called with a question, a live person picked up immediately (and when I mentioned that it was nice to get someone so quickly I was told the company's policy is to pick up all calls within three rings). She transferred me to someone who also picked up immediately and thoroughly answered my question. A great experience and result all around, but it won't solve all your furniture woes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024 by NW
    • Great product
Color: Cherry
A friend told about this product. Easy to use, saved lots of time and money over refinishing which I was planning to do. Just did cabinets in four rooms. Looks like new, will see what they look like in a few months.
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2026 by davy
    • It really beautifies older furniture.
Color: Cherry
This stuff really works! It really beautifies older furniture with light scratches!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2026 by oibjkm
    • Good product easy to use
Color: Cherry
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Eazy to use and it works evey well on solid wood furniture I went through a process at first I used boiling water on a rag placed it on dents and placed an iron on top of it for about 30 seconds to a minute it pulled out the wood . s Second I found an oil-based strain that was a little bit darker than a piece of furniture and I put a couple coats on the scuffs and scratches to bring the color back then I used two coats of the products as directed a good result let dry for a couple days. applied a couple coats of car wax and wonderful results this piece of furniture and been in my family for around 50 years and he had seen better day thinking about throwing it out till I looked at the price of new solidwood furniture so I refinished and definitely happy the products is well worth his money ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2026 by Curt Reed this thermal scope is just badass I love it total darkness long range no problem
    • Didn’t work for me
Color: Cherry
I used it to try to get some superficial scratches out of my dining room table. Did not perform as I expected
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025 by Holly K
    • Amazing
Color: Cherry
This stuff is amazing It makes old cabinets look new! Great when you don't have time to refinish and looks like you did refinish.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2026 by Yvonne Becker

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