How to Restore a Finish on Wood Furniture
Restor-A-Finish
is a unique finish-penetrating formula that restores the original color and luster to your woood finish
while blending out the blemishes and minor scratches. Restor-A-Finish cleans the surface and restores
the finish in one step - without removing any
of the existing finish.
Available in Nine Colors
- Neutral - clear to light
- Maple-Pine - light brown
- Golden Oak - golden brown
- Walnut - medium brown
- Dark Walnut - medium to dark brown
- Dark Oak - dark brown
- Ebony Brown - blackish
- Cherry - light to medium reddish
- Mahogany - medium to dark reddish
Restore It - Don't Strip It!
With a simple wipe-on, wipe-off process, most finished wood surfaces that seem to need a refinishing job
can be completely restored in a few minutes. White heat rings and water marks, sun fade, oxidation,
smoke damage, and most other blemishes can be quickly eliminated. Before you go to the extreme of
stripping it, try restoring it!
Treat Scratches, Nicks, and Abrasions
Restore-A-Finish works best when applied with a small pad of toweling, or for severe white rings and crazing,
with Super Fine(0000) steel wool. DO NOT pour directly on the finish. When using steel wool,
always rub with the grain of the wood. First, determine the pressure you should use on an
inconspicuous spot, as the hardness of finishes vary.
White Heat Rings and Water and Smoke Damage
Apply
Restor-A-Finish
with steel wool and rub hard enough with the grain of the wood to blend out the white
effect. If high gloss finish should appear dull due to the use of steel wool, polish it out
with a commercial polishing compound.
Revive Wood Finishes
Wipe on the appropriate color of Restor-A-Finish with a clean cloth.
Let it stand for a few minutes then wipe dry. If you desire a darker shade, simply apply
a darker color of Restor-A-Finish.
Raised and Blistered Finishes
Apply Neutral Restor-A-Finish (to prevent darkening of wood beyond temporary "wet effect")
with steel wool. As blisters soften press down while the Restor-A-Finish is applied.
Wipe dry, and again later if the surface "blooms" with excess Restor-A-Finish.
Restore Minor Crazed or Checked Finishes
Apply Restor-A-Finish with Medium Grade(00)
steel wool.
Rub hard enough to smooth out the finish, periodically checking your progress.
Checked or crazed surfaces may absorb an excess of Restor-A-Finish and "bloom out"
requiring another wiping later.
Treat Carved Wood
Restor-A-Finish has saved many hours of labor by chemically cleaning and restoring the finish on
carved portions of furniture and clocks. Simply apply Restor-A-Finish with a small paint brush or
soft tooth brush and wipe off.
TipsBe careful to protect fabric, carpets, and linoleum when applying
Restor-A-Finish.
It may leave a permanent stain. If spilling occurs, immediately scrub areas with straight liquid
detergent or stain remover and wipe dry. Be sure to cover a small area at a time when applying
Restor-A-Finish. Always wipe dry. DO NOT apply Restor-A-Finish to the new imitation wood
finishes or use it under polyurethane finishes as a stain!