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

Categories: All Videos, Choosing & Using Color & Clear, How to Choose a Color

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change-color-leather-vinyl-upholstery

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How do I match the color of leather or vinyl?

Categories: All Videos, How to Choose a Color

Square thumbnail of swatch of leather overlaid on corresponding, faded couch cushion

Square thumbnail of swatch of leather overlaid on corresponding, faded couch cushion

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How do I clean leather or vinyl before restoration?

Categories: All Videos, Cleaning & Prep

Picture of bottle of 91% isopropyl or rubbing alcohol used to clean leather and vinyl upholstery before restoration

Picture of bottle of 91% isopropyl or rubbing alcohol used to clean leather and vinyl upholstery before restoration

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How to repair peeling leather?

Categories: All Videos, Peeling Leather, Repairing Leather & Vinyl

Close-up photo showing peeling, flaking brown faux bonded leather and the lighter than substrate. This image is a cropped version of the original found at Rub n Restore that many others have used without authorization.

Close-up photo showing peeling, flaking brown faux bonded leather and the lighter than substrate. This image is a cropped version of the original found at Rub n Restore that many others have used without authorization.

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How to repair dog and cat scratches on leather upholstery?

Categories: All Videos, Dog & Cat Scratches, Repairing Leather & Vinyl

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How do you use leather filler to repair upholstery?

Categories: All Videos, Holes, Rips, Cracks & More, Repairing Leather & Vinyl

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What is a leather glaze?

Categories: All Videos, Choosing & Using Color & Clear, Do I Need a Clear Finish?, How to Apply Finishes

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How to mimic the distressed or marbled look of leather or vinyl?

Categories: All Videos, How to Apply Finishes

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How to repair a steering wheel, leather or vinyl in an auto interior?

Categories: All Videos, Holes, Rips, Cracks & More, Repairing Leather & Vinyl, What Can I Use RnR On?

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Can I restore, recolor, and protect boat upholstery?

Categories: All Videos, What Can I Use RnR On?

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

Categories: All Videos, What Can I Use RnR On?

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What is the tape test for vinyl and leather restoration?

Categories: All Videos, Cleaning & Prep

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Will Rub ‘n Restore® require touch-up or maintenance?

Categories: All Videos, Care & Maintenance

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touch-up-leather-color

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What does it mean if leather absorbs water?

Categories: All Videos, Cleaning & Prep

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Does Rub ‘n Restore® work on plastic?

Categories: All Videos, How to Apply Finishes, What Can I Use RnR On?

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

Categories: All Videos, Repairing Leather & Vinyl, What Can I Use RnR On?

Image of Vox amplifier made of vinyl, Tolex or Rexine

Image of Vox amplifier made of vinyl, Tolex or Rexine

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How to use a spray grain to improve a vinyl or leather repair?

Categories: All Videos, Repairing Leather & Vinyl, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Repairs

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

Categories: All Videos, What Can I Use RnR On?

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