Wine Vinyl & Leather Finish

36 reviews for Wine Vinyl & Leather Finish

1. Removed from the wood frame, this shows how badly bleached the back was (and the discrepancy in the coloring).

   

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   Nancy Jackson

   5 out of 5

   May 25, 2026

   High quality service and product! A rare find!

   I saw this product reviewed online. I thought it was hard to believe--turning a worn out looking leather chair into a new looking chair. However, we had purchased a 20 year-old leather chair that was in perfect condition...except it had been sun bleached on the back (the originally dark red chair was light pink on the back). There were also parts where it was dark (covered by wood arms) and light (exposed to sun). But, I finally got the courage to purchase and try it out. I couldn't believe it! We have a new looking chair! After using the color, I finished it off with the satis sealer mixed with a little bit of the color. Within hours...More

   I saw this product reviewed online. I thought it was hard to believe--turning a worn out looking leather chair into a new looking chair. However, we had purchased a 20 year-old leather chair that was in perfect condition...except it had been sun bleached on the back (the originally dark red chair was light pink on the back). There were also parts where it was dark (covered by wood arms) and light (exposed to sun). But, I finally got the courage to purchase and try it out. I couldn't believe it! We have a new looking chair! After using the color, I finished it off with the satis sealer mixed with a little bit of the color. Within hours of finishing the project, my husband sat in it to watch TV with a white T shirt on....I was worried, but no color transferred at all. Even as I write this, I realize this sounds like a commercial, and sounds unbelievable. If you have a project, I'd suggest you check it out.
   Arm section (A) before and after compare

   

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   Dan Z.

   5 out of 5

   May 15, 2026

   Worked Great

   My leather chair had some a few small partial splits in the leather, and minor cracking of the finish in the seat area. I got a consultation, and Lesandre recommended the cat scratch kit for the one section. The wine sample looked very close to the chair color for the finish, but I also ordered a smaller bottle of the cherrywood just in case. I also ordered the cat scratch kit, along with the clear prep and finish. The cat scratch kit worked great - I can't tell it was even there now. I was worried it might be noticeable as a harder portion of the leather, since it was in the arm rest area, but I don't feel any difference at all. T...More

   My leather chair had some a few small partial splits in the leather, and minor cracking of the finish in the seat area. I got a consultation, and Lesandre recommended the cat scratch kit for the one section. The wine sample looked very close to the chair color for the finish, but I also ordered a smaller bottle of the cherrywood just in case.
   I also ordered the cat scratch kit, along with the clear prep and finish.
   The cat scratch kit worked great - I can't tell it was even there now. I was worried it might be noticeable as a harder portion of the leather, since it was in the arm rest area, but I don't feel any difference at all.
   The wine finish went on easily, and blended in perfectly. The clear finish also went on easily, and matched the existing finish. I was very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend the products!
   Some photos of before and after are attached.
   After

   

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   K. Daniel

   5 out of 5

   March 29, 2026

   Excellent Product

   This product along with the satin sealer worked fantastic on restoring the original vinyl carriage top on my 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier. It went from faded purple to a rich burgundy. Very easy to apply and work with, make sure you take the time to prepare your work area and you won’t be disappointed.
   Finished color in Red Chili

   

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   Jim Stuart

   5 out of 5

   February 27, 2024

   Leather chair makeover

   This is a chair my mother purchased about 40 years ago. We have always liked how comfortable the chair is, but never liked the green color. When I thought about dyeing it I searched for products and saw quite a few videos about the Rub and Restore product. Lesandre was very helpful with the advice and instruction and sent me samples of different colors for us to look at. We went with the Red Chili color and are very happy with the results. This was such an easy process to do and what a difference it made in the look of the chair. I highly recommend this product to anyone wanting to do a project like this. I will certainly use Rub and Restore ...More

   This is a chair my mother purchased about 40 years ago. We have always liked how comfortable the chair is, but never liked the green color. When I thought about dyeing it I searched for products and saw quite a few videos about the Rub and Restore product. Lesandre was very helpful with the advice and instruction and sent me samples of different colors for us to look at. We went with the Red Chili color and are very happy with the results. This was such an easy process to do and what a difference it made in the look of the chair. I highly recommend this product to anyone wanting to do a project like this. I will certainly use Rub and Restore again when the time comes for me to clean up another leather chair. You will not be dissappointed if you use Rub and Restore!!
   The AFTER is amazing!!

   

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   Michelle Forys

   5 out of 5

   February 12, 2023

   Vintage gets new life...and it's AMAZING!

   I purchased two vintage leather chairs, in pretty good shape except for some small tears and the leather being an awful "school bus yellow" to start.
   
   Using the repair putty and the leather dye to bring them to a gorgeous wine-burgundy shade...I am so delighted with the result. Finishing them with the Clear Prep & Finish, with a tiny bit of mahogany dye in it was the grande finale to give these chairs their final, gently aged look. Just so happy with the result, that only took on weekend to achieve. These chairs have new life and I have bragging rights to my showroom-worthy results! THANK YOU!!
   

   Agnes Coulter

   5 out of 5

   December 5, 2022

   It’s great

   It’s awesome products
   

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   Donna Branch

   5 out of 5

   June 28, 2022

   Unboxing to Finished

   An expedient delivery, making wise use of resources and sustainable products. When I opened the box, there was a stamp indicating that even the packing peanuts matter, made from corn starch and fully biodegradable. Rub n Restore has already helped save the environment by allowing the user to restore furniture and other goods, saving the landfill. Take a look at before, during, and after. The whole process took less than 2 hours.
   Nancy O’Dea

   5 out of 5

   May 5, 2022

   Works GREAT

   Refreshed a 20-year-old 7-piece sectional that needed some minor repairs, as well as a better match on a seat cushion and armrest that had been recently replaced by an upholsterer (reds are so hard to match). The project went more quickly and was less messy than I expected. I can't even see where I repaired it. I am so happy with the results! Thanks for offering a product that works so well.
   Looks like new

   

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   Bud Jeter

   5 out of 5

   February 21, 2022

   Rub and Restore comes through again!

   After a successful color of our chair and ottoman a week or so ago we decided to take on a color change of the matching sofa. Once again we achieved fabulous results with Rub and Restore. This product really works and is well worth the money. Thanks again! We are now looking for leather recliners on Craigs List that needs a little love.
   Before

   

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   Bud Jeter

   5 out of 5

   February 15, 2022

   Too good to be true…but it is!

   My wife and I recently went shopping for new furniture. Needless to say we were rather shocked at the new post covid prices as well as the extended delivery intervals. Give us your money now and maybe in nine months to a year we might deliver your new furniture. Well, our first piece of furniture just arrived but it came in a bottle. Amazing results with a few hours of sweat equity. Actually, I didn’t even work up a good sweat. I took a seven year old chair and ottoman and made it look like a brand new 2000 dollar chair. It was a fifty dollar gamble that paid off big time! In the process we discovered that the attached cushions had zippers on...More

   My wife and I recently went shopping for new furniture. Needless to say we were rather shocked at the new post covid prices as well as the extended delivery intervals. Give us your money now and maybe in nine months to a year we might deliver your new furniture. Well, our first piece of furniture just arrived but it came in a bottle. Amazing results with a few hours of sweat equity. Actually, I didn’t even work up a good sweat. I took a seven year old chair and ottoman and made it look like a brand new 2000 dollar chair. It was a fifty dollar gamble that paid off big time! In the process we discovered that the attached cushions had zippers on them and my wife was able to reach in an refluff the back pillow. We could add additional filling if we need to. I am now thinking about tackling the matching sofa. If it saves me a weekend of plodding thru furniture stores its a big win for me. If you have a piece of leather furniture thats in good shape other than the fact that you hate the color then Rub and Restore is for you! I can’t yet speak for the durability of the finish, but I can tell you that I have tried to scratch both the leather and the vinyl match sides with my fingernail and was unable to remove any color. I have rubbed the seats with a white cloth and saw just a trace of color on the cloth. The finish is only a few days old and I am hoping that it will cure completely and any residual color transfer will stop. I used less than 2 ounces of sealer mixed with my second coat because I didn’t want a glossy finish. The color is beautiful with just a slight sheen. Football season is over so get with it and order today. Thank you R & R!
   Elizabeth Parrock

   5 out of 5

   January 28, 2022

   Great stuff

   My late dog had scratched my favorite leather chair every time she went to lay down. The color matches perfectly and after a couple applications the scratches are gone.
   

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   Rosalinda Ehlers

   1 out of 5

   November 4, 2021

   Not happy

   I was very disappointed when the paint was coming off when I was cleaning the leather.

   Reply from lesandre:

   Perhaps the cleaner is too harsh? See here about cleaning after a restoration.
   Gena Eisenberg

   5 out of 5

   August 12, 2021

   Saved LOTS of money!

   I used product to restore a 6 by 6 inch area that my dog had scratched on my leather lift chair. I had gotten an estimate from a local company to repair it for 800. I was able to fix it myself with product that totaled 31. Including delivery… delighted! Thank you!!
   Pat

   5 out of 5

   June 21, 2021

   Owner

   Worked excellent, Badly worn areas look like new!
   after

   

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   Greg

   5 out of 5

   March 2, 2021

   Sofa

   The Wine-Berry Burgundy was exactly the color we envisioned. It was my first time using this product and the application was easy as well as the clean up. I was able to recolor a 20 year old sofa for around a $100. My wife & I are very pleased with results.
   Ew. Scratched and discolored.

   

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   Linda

   5 out of 5

   January 16, 2021

   From second hand to sensational

   Bought this scratched up chair and didn’t expect much from Rub and Restore. What an incredible surprise! Chair looks beautiful, and the project was easy. From the perfect color selection to simple step-by-step instructions, the experts at R&R made this a great experience. Highly recommend these remarkable products.
   Linda Evans

   5 out of 5

   September 10, 2020

   Very pleased with ease of use
   Before

   

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   Sherry

   5 out of 5

   August 25, 2020

   This is an amazing product!! I thought this chair was ruined and now it looks as good as the day we bought it. The entire process couldn't have been easier@
   

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   K Zurek

   5 out of 5

   April 20, 2020

   I fixed a two inch hole in the corner of my sofa and the used the wine color to give it a new look.  Came out great, looks brand new.  The sofa also was left in a south window, so was bleached out.  I would highly recommend the product.  It was easy to use and much cheaper than having a professional do the work.