Dyes cannot be used to change leather or vinyl to a lighter color. For this you need a finish (paint). Changing the color of leather … Read more
Video contents: 0:14 – Which color are you matching? Example of how leather fades 0:28 – Comparison of our stock colors to the original and … Read more
Many stains will not disappear with cleaning, but they can be concealed with a new finish. A solvent like alcohol is the single most important … Read more
Real leather does not peel or flake. While it may just be a damaged finish or after-market paint (click here for an example), more often, … Read more
When it comes to leather scratch repair, let your fingers be the judge. If you can feel the damage caused by your dog or cat, … Read more
A flexible filler is needed to repair leather and vinyl upholstery that has: cuts, holes, and tears (see video below) or click here for holes … Read more
A glaze (or wash) is a more translucent finish, in this case made by diluting any Rub ‘n Restore® Color with Clear Prep+Finish™. Use it … Read more
A marbled or distressed appearance is easily mimicked with a damp sponge and a spray bottle of water. You can work with one color or … Read more
CC, the original Vinyl Lady (and mom), got her start in 1987 repairing leather in auto interiors for dealerships in Southern California. Her skill and attention to detail set her apart from her competitors, and she was sought by upholstery and fabrication shops that specialized in collectible cars and hot rods.Early on she developed the Sandpaper-Super-Glue […]
Rub ‘n Restore® is an anti-UV finish that conditions, recolors and protects marine vinyl and boat upholstery. It’s easily applied with a sponge and can … Read more
What’s the best hot tub cover protector? Rub ‘n Restore® takes the prize! This picture from 2004 shows this anti-UV conditioning stain applied to a friend’s spa cover. Twelve years later the cover had long been water-logged. Our friend, Rebecca, found a used cover and swapped out the foam inserts. The vinyl on the used cover […]
The tape test is used to determine if the leather or vinyl is able to receive a new finish after cleaning. See it demonstrated here … Read more
Rub ‘n Restore® colors are water-based finishes and will gradually wear the same way the original leather and vinyl did. Simply reapply. You do not … Read more
Water absorption indicates the type of leather, its condition, and how it should be cleaned. Water will bead on finished and pigmented leathers like those … Read more
Yes, Rub ‘n Restore® leather and vinyl paint finishes are great for plastics too. A primer like Bulldog® or SEM® Plastic Adhesion Promoter, which can … Read more
Vintage amps, speakers and guitar cases made of Tolex, Rexine or vinyl cloth can be beautifully repaired with super glue, baking soda, and some of … Read more
Professional artisans often use spray grains to blend the texture and appearance of a vinyl or leather repair. Most DIYers get good results embossing the … Read more
Our water-based leather finishes are exceptional for general aviation and aircraft interior leather. Most leather coatings can only be sprayed, which poses an issue for … Read more