- Cover scratches and improve overall appearance of furniture
- Brings wood furniture & antiques back to life
- Easy-to-use; wipe-on, wipe-off application
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Product Overview
Howard 16-oz. restor-a-finish restores finished wood surfaces. It contains a small amount of stain to make minor scratches and blemishes disappear. The simple wipe-on, wipe-off application is ideal for restoring wood finishes to their original color and luster. It removes white heat rings, smoke damage, oxidation and water marks.
- Revitalizes finished wood surfaces and restores them to their original color and luster
- Simple wipe-on, wipe-off application removes white heat rings, smoke damage, oxidation and water marks
- Blends out scratches and blemishes
- Oil-based solution contains just enough solvent to penetrate and restore wood finishes without removing any of the existing finish
- Restor-a-finish restores the finish without removing any of the existing finish, so before you go to the extreme of stripping it, try restoring it, with restor-a-finish
- Walnut - actual colors may vary from on-screen and printer representations
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- Actual colors may vary from on-screen and printer representations
- Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
- California residents
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| Brand | Howard | Howard | Howard | Howard |
| Name | Restor-A-Finish 16 oz. Walnut | Restor-A-Finish 16 oz. Dark Walnut | Restor-A-Finish 16 oz. Golden Oak | Restor-A-Finish 16 oz. Mahogany |
| Price | $998 | $998 | $998 | $998 |
| Ratings | (319) | (266) | (387) | (284) |
| Container Size | 1 Pint | 1 Pint | 1 Pint | 1 Pint |
| Application Method | Wipe On | Wipe On | Wipe On | Wipe On |
| Number of coats recommended | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dry to touch (min.) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Base Material | Oil Based | Oil Based | Oil Based | Oil Based |
| Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
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Specifications
Dimensions
| Container Size | 1 Pint | Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 250 |
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Details
| Application Method | Wipe On | Base Material | Oil Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry to touch (min.) | 5 | Interior Paint & Stains Product Type | Touchup Paint/Stain |
| Interior/Exterior | Interior | Number of coats recommended | 2 |
| Number per Package | 1 | Paint Tool Product Type | Wood Restorer |
| Paint/Stain Clean Up | Mineral Spirits | Paint/Stain Features | No additional features |
| Product Form | Liquid | Substrate Condition | Finished Wood,Old/Reclaimed Wood |
| Transparency | Transparent | Vertical/Horizontal | Vertical / Horizontal |
Warranty / Certifications
| Manufacturer Warranty | The only warranty extended, expressed or implied, is for defective workmanship or materials. |
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Customer Reviews
Mar 1, 2022
Excellent product!
I thought I was going to have to sand down my trim and restain it due to so many scuff marks and water marks behind the dogs water bowl but this stuff did an amazing job at restoring the trim back to beautiful and saving me so much work! Highly recommend!
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Nov 7, 2021
Works Great on Antique Radios
I used Howard Restore-A -Finish walnut on a 90 year-old Atwater Kent Model 84 antique radio from 1931. The cabinet was advertised in a 1931 advertisement as walnut.
Originally the Atwater Kent radio cabinet was dirty, scuffed and faded. Looks 100% better, with no refinishing or sanding! I'm finished!
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Oct 27, 2021
Exceeded expectations
I am stunned at how well this product works. The minor scratches (from the last homeowners dogs) disappeared completely, and the major scratches are barely noticeable. Per the directions for deep scratches, I used the 0000 steel wool to apply.
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Oct 10, 2021
Fantastic refurbish tool
We have used all Howards products for years. Restores original grubby finishes, and puts color back, eliminates most light surface scratches and water marks. Key is to use as instructed, using 0000 or super fine steel wool. Just restored the leather on an 1850 Bible with the Feed n Wax.
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May 3, 2021
This product doesn’t cover all blemishes, but took out a...
This product doesn’t cover all blemishes, but took out a GIANT discoloration/water mark on an antique piece I had thought I was going to completely need to redo. I would definitely recommend trying this product before deciding to completely refinish a piece.
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Mar 13, 2021
Transformed front doors
Very easy to use. I applied with fine steal wool to my worn wooden front door. The door had faded over years of sun exposure and I wasn’t ready to take it off the hinges and sand it down. This will definitely get us through. In the picture the door on the right is done and the door on the left is “before”.
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Apr 7, 2020
Got the white ring off of my 100+yr old piano!
Did what it promised to do. I am very happy with how it turned out, my piano looks nicer than it ever has since we’ve owned it. I followed the restor a finish with the wax stuff from Howard’s and it just looks fantastic. Including a picture of a before and after of the white ring.
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Mar 31, 2020
Restor-A-Finish, worked perfect for my home projects. I wanted to stain everything! I got our Bab...
Restor-A-Finish, worked perfect for my home projects. I wanted to stain everything! I got our Baby Boy’s dresser ready for his arrival in June. The walnut finish makes old furniture look fresh!!!
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Jul 5, 2019
This stuff is like magic. I just used it on a kitchen hutch with a worn finish. In some high-wear...
This stuff is like magic. I just used it on a kitchen hutch with a worn finish. In some high-wear areas it was all the way to the base wood. Applied this and now it's hard to tell where the wear even was. Gave new life to the piece of furniture.
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Mar 26, 2019
I wish I took some before pictures but it made a huge difference on our older furniture. I used ...
I wish I took some before pictures but it made a huge difference on our older furniture. I used 0000 steel wool and finished it off with tung oil. The first piece I did was a walnut toned dresser roughly 40s era and it worked really well. The other piece was also a 40s dressing table that was more of a medium oak color. It worked just as well on that piece, I finished that one off with a wax. Great product
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