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Ideal working temperature is 65º – 80º F (18º – 26º C). Avoid applying in direct sunlight if the surface is already hot. Protect fabrics … Read more
With a close-matching color, you can touch up and correct discoloration, stains and conceal repairs on leather or vinyl upholstery. Without a matching color, however, … Read more
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
All Rub ‘n Restore® Colors are compatible and can be mixed to create your own. You can also modify any of our colors with water-based … 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
Stains, fading, and minor scuffs on vinyl and leather furniture are all easily corrected with Rub ’n Restore® water-based finishes. The rule of thumb is … 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 […]
Rub ‘n Restore® is a finish, not a dye, but it is still great for restoring leather shoes, boots, jackets, coats, and pants. Changing color … Read more
Rub ‘n Restore® is a leather finish, not a dye, but can be used to recolor/restore leather bags and purses. Handbags are heavily used, so … Read more
Rub ‘n Restore® is an excellent solution for renewing, recoloring, or maintaining your motorcycle’s seat, saddlebags, and even your own leathers! Saddlebags are better candidates … Read more
Follow these instructions to recolor or refinish panels or other areas of leather or vinyl that contact each other and cannot be removed: Have wax … Read more
Use an angled artist’s brush to “cut in” sections next to different-colored panels, piping or welting, stitching, seams and embroidery. You can also cut a … Read more
Some folks painstakingly remove and reinstall all the brass tacks from their leather furniture. Alternatively, work in small sections using this method: ‘Cut in’ each … Read more
Use two small brushes and a damp sponge to restore or recolor tufted upholstery. Use one brush to apply Rub ‘n Restore® color to each … Read more
Leather, like wood, is a fiber. It can be stained (dyed) or painted (pigmented finish or coating). Leather dyes penetrate and accentuate the natural variations … Read more