Restore-a-Finish

[Alan R McDaniel Jr]

#1 wife asked me to post the question:

Has anyone had any experience with "Restore-a-Finish"

Restor-A-Finish

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...

www.howardproducts.com

I've seen the can in the store but never used it...

Alan

 

[Nature Man]

Had to laugh because it sounds like you are “asking for a friend….” Chuck

 

[trc65]

Never used it, but guessing it's not much different than "Old English" which I have used. It will cover scratches and improve the look of well used furniture, but as a woodworker, I wouldn't say that it "restores" a finish.

 

[Gdurfey]

I’ve used Watco Rejuvenating Oil and liked it for what it was. I would not say it restored the finish as Tim said, but added moisture and freshened the look of some cabinets and an old roll top desk.

 

[Alan R McDaniel Jr]

Had to laugh because it sounds like you are “asking for a friend….” Chuck

Don't laugh... I was asking for a "friend"... and to lure some sucker into taking the blame if this stuff doesn't work! Thanks Tim and Gdurfey...

I have learned over the past 48 years of bliss, that I don't know a lot about things that I know a lot about... I can be trusted to hand rub a linseed oil gun stock finish, I have knowledge of how to put 7 layers of thinned varnish sanded and steel wooled between coats, I am thanked for polishing a wooden bowl to a glasslike luster, ...

BUT,

I would not dare to answer a question about a one-easy-step product that purports to restore the original finish by simply painting (basically spilling) the product on a piece of furniture, thereby becoming the envy of all who gaze upon it...


She'll likely buy a can and start restoring all the furniture tomorrow... gotta go hide the guns now...

Alan

 

[Miken]

Alan, I have it and have used it on cabinets, millwork, etc. It does work well.
Mike

 

[SENC]

Had to laugh because it sounds like you are “asking for a friend….” Chuck

I had to laugh wondering what #2 wife's opinion is on the matter!