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Choosing & Using Color & Clear

Rub ‘n Restore® products can be used on all kinds of leather and vinyl upholstery, even some garments. Learn how to choose the right color, clear finish, and how to apply them.

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How much color or clear finish do I need?

Categories: Choosing & Using Color & Clear, Common Questions, How Much Do I Need?

How much do I need?

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How do you use Rub ‘n Restore?

Categories: How to Apply Finishes

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Can I recolor a small area and avoid refinishing the whole piece?

Categories: Common Questions, How to Choose a Color

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

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How do I match the color of leather or vinyl?

Categories: All Videos, How to Choose a Color

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Can I mix Rub ‘n Restore® Colors together or modify a color with acrylic paint?

Categories: Common Questions, How to Choose a Color, Troubleshooting Colors

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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?

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Can I use Rub ‘n Restore® on vinyl and leather furniture?

Categories: What Can I Use RnR On?

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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 or recolor 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?

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Can I dye leather shoes, pants or a jacket?

Categories: What Can I Use RnR On?

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Can I dye or restore a leather purse or bag?

Categories: What Can I Use RnR On?

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Can I restore or recolor motorcycle seats and saddlebags?

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How to refinish panels of leather or vinyl that contact each other?

Categories: How to Apply Finishes

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How to mask different-colored stitching, piping, embroidery or panels?

Categories: How to Apply Finishes

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How to avoid painting decorative tacks or nails on my leather furniture?

Categories: How to Apply Finishes

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How to recolor tufted upholstery?

Categories: How to Apply Finishes

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

Categories: Common Questions, How to Choose a Color

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