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How-to Resources
- Are there other uses for Rub 'n Restore® besides leather or vinyl upholstery?
- Can I dye leather shoes, pants or a jacket?
- Can I dye or restore a leather purse or bag?
- Can I recolor a small area and avoid refinishing the whole piece?
- Can I restore or recolor motorcycle, bicycle seats and saddlebags?
- Can I use a spray gun to apply Rub 'n Restore®?
- Can I use Rub 'n Restore® on vinyl and leather furniture?
- Can my pet continue to use the furniture after using Rub 'n Restore®?
- Can Rub ’n Restore® be used on leather aircraft interiors?
- Can urine, pet stains, blood or milk be cleaned from leather?
- Change Color of Leather Couch
- Choose the best leather glaze mixture for your upholstery.
- Clean Leather Couch Before Refinishing
- Clear Prep+Finish™ dried too shiny.
- Clear Prep+Finish™ dried with a milky haze.
- Clear Prep+Finish™ made the surface tacky.
- Custom Leather Paint Matching Process
- Determine what is needed to fix scuffs, cracks, burns, tears, cuts or holes in leather and vinyl?
- Do I need special Satin Sealer and how to use it?
- Do I need to condition leather after using Rub 'n Restore®?
- Does Rub 'n Restore® contain VOCs?
- Does Rub 'n Restore® work on plastic?
- How do I clean leather or vinyl after using Rub 'n Restore® products?
- How do I clean leather or vinyl before restoration?
- How do I remove Rub 'n Restore® from unwanted areas?
- How do you use or apply Rub 'n Restore?
- How is Rub 'n Restore® different than other vinyl and leather finishes?
- How long does it take Rub 'n Restore® to dry and cure?
- How much color or clear finish do I need?
- How much leather filler putty do I need?
- How to change the color of leather or vinyl, even dark to light, with leather paint?
- How to clean cigarette smoke and smell from leather?
- How to clean mold, mildew, leaf stains or pinking from leather or vinyl?
- How to clean or remove mineral deposits from leather?
- How to clean sticky leather or vinyl?
- How to clean water, wine, coffee, soda stains or fix water damage on leather and vinyl?
- How to dye or paint restaurant or hotel seating and booths?
- How to fix sharp, curling cracks in vinyl with a heat-cure putty?
- How to maintain the distressed appearance of a leather couch when restoring with leather paint?
- How to mask different-colored stitching, piping, embroidery or panels?
- How to match the color of leather or vinyl?
- How To Mix a Leather Glaze
- How to mix Rub 'n Restore® Colors together or modify them with acrylic paint?
- How to patch and fix dog chew holes in leather furniture?
- How to prime worn or absorbent leather before restoration?
- How to refinish panels of leather or vinyl that contact each other?
- How to remove ink or blue jean dye from leather or vinyl?
- How to remove or clean oil stains from leather?
- How to repair a cracked dash in a car?
- How to repair a torn seam on vinyl or leather upholstery?
- How to repair and protect hot tub covers from sun and winter?
- How to repair cat scratches on vinyl or faux leather?
- How to repair dog and cat scratches on leather?
- How to repair leather car seats and restore auto interiors?
- How To Repair Leather Steering Wheel
- How To Repair Peeling Leather
- How to repair peeling or flaking leather?
- How to repair perforated leather or vinyl?
- How to repair piping or welting on leather or vinyl upholstery?
- How To Repair Tolex, Rexine & Vintage Vinyl Cloth
- How to restore leather furniture with nailhead trim?
- How to restore tufted leather furniture?
- How to restore, dye or paint faux leather fabrics?
- How to tell the difference between delaminating faux leather and a flaking finish on real leather?
- How To Touch-up Leather Paint
- How to use a spray grain to improve texture on a vinyl or leather repair?
- I already used Rub 'n Restore®. Can I recolor it again with a different hue?
- Leather Cat Scratch Repair
- Leather dye, leather balm, leather paint: what's the difference?
- Marbling & Distressing Leather Techniques
- Repair Leather Couch with Filler Putty
- Restore & Protect Boat Vinyl: How to & Customer Review
- Restore Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim
- Review: Condition & Protect Vinyl Hot Tub Cover
- Review: Custom Leather Paint & Matching Service
- Review: Rub 'n Restore® for Leather Aircraft Interiors
- Rub 'n Restore® is easily rubbing off, revealing the old color.
- Stress Test Leather Paint for Adhesion & Wear
- Test if Your Leather Paint Needs a Sealer
- The Chaise Saga Three-Part Series
- The color or clear finish dried with spots or a 'fish-eye' effect.
- The finish is drying streaky.
- The leather color is not getting coverage after several layers.
- Troubleshooting Leather Filler Application
- Troubleshooting Super-Glue-Sanding Technique
- Use a Clear Primer Before Restoring Absorbent Leather
- What are the best vinyl protectants for boat upholstery?
- What are the different types of leather?
- What are the ingredients in Rub 'n Restore® products, and are they safe?
- What does it mean if leather absorbs water?
- What is the shelf life of Rub 'n Restore® products?
- What is the tape test for vinyl and leather restoration?
- Why is Rub 'n Restore® Color developing hairline cracks in the finish?
- Will Rub 'n Restore® change the texture and feel of leather or vinyl?
- Will Rub 'n Restore® colors get darker with additional coats?
- Will Rub 'n Restore® require touch-up or maintenance?
- Will Rub 'n Restore® stain clothing or fabric?
