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Assessing Your Project

Learn about types of leather or vinyl, dyes vs. finishes, choosing a color, other common questions and concerns.

Can I touch-up my leather furniture without dyeing the whole piece?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, How to Choose a Color

Can I change the color of leather or vinyl? Can I change from dark to light?

Categories: How to Apply Color or Clear Finish, How to Choose a Color, Resources with Video

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What does it mean if leather absorbs water?

Categories: Cleaning & Prep Before Restoration, Learn About Types of Leather & Finishes, Resources with Video

How much Rub ’n Restore® do I need for my project?

Categories: Common Questions & Concerns

How much do I need?

How long does it take Rub ‘n Restore® Colors to dry and cure?

Categories: Common Questions & Concerns

What are the different types of leather?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, Learn About Types of Leather & Finishes

What is the shelf-life of Rub ‘n Restore® products?

Categories: Care & Maintenance After Restoration, Common Questions & Concerns

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How do I match the color of leather or vinyl?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, How to Choose a Color, Resources with Video

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Can I restore or recolor motorcycle seats and saddlebags?

Categories: Learn About Popular Uses & Projects

Can I restore or recolor boat upholstery?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects, Resources with Video

How to repair and protect hot tub covers from sun and winter?

Categories: How to Apply Color or Clear Finish, How To Repair Leather & Vinyl, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects, Resources with Video

Leather dye vs. leather paint: what’s the difference?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, Learn About Types of Leather & Finishes

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Will Rub ‘n Restore® change the grain or texture of leather or vinyl?

Categories: Common Questions & Concerns

Will Rub ‘n Restore® colors get darker with additional coats?

Categories: Common Questions & Concerns, How to Apply Color or Clear Finish

How to repair or restore a steering wheel or auto leather interior?

Categories: Cracks, Rips, Holes & More, How To Repair Leather & Vinyl, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects, Resources with Video

Can Rub ’n Restore® leather finishes be used on aircraft interiors?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects, Resources with Video

Can I dye leather shoes, pants or a jacket?

Categories: Assessing Your Project, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects

How to repair and restore Tolex, Rexine and vintage vinyl cloth?

Categories: How To Repair Leather & Vinyl, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects, Resources with Video

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Does Rub ‘n Restore® work on plastic?

Categories: How to Apply Color or Clear Finish, Learn About Popular Uses & Projects, Learn About Types of Leather & Finishes, Resources with Video

I already used Rub ‘n Restore®. Can I recolor it again with a different hue?

Categories: Common Questions & Concerns, How to Choose a Color

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Rub 'n Restore's library of DIY leather and vinyl restoration articles, instructions and information.