Soft Filler has a shorter shelf-life of six months to a year. Refrigeration is recommended to extend shelf-life.
Rub ‘n Restore® Colors and Clear Prep+Finish™ are guaranteed for one year from date of purchase, though we find these products are shelf-stable for many more.
Store these products in a temperate, dark place with other paints and chemicals, away from children. Rubber band your stir stick to the bottle; you’ll need it again!
Separation is normal for all colors. The pigments settle to the bottom and form a thick, seemingly impenetrable sludge. So long as the color has never been frozen or left open to dry out, it should reconstitute. Use your stir stick to re-disperse the pigment until smooth and creamy. This may require several minutes of vigorous stirring, which may feel like an eternity. Any lumps that don’t disperse should be filtered through a paint strainer.
does it come in spray
It can be filtered and used with a spray gun.
How long can I expect rub and restore to last after application
This varies with quality and condition of material, if the color was dramatically changed, the type of use it receives, etc. Submit an evaluation if you want our professional assessment and help for a durable restoration.
Our leather livingroom furniture is used and abused by our family. We eat, sleep, and play on it. Heck, I even groom our dog while seated on the leather recliner. Would multiple coats of Prep and Finish over our desired stain make our furniture more durable?
You might consider the special order Satin Sealer in lieu of Clear Prep+Finish for maximum durability.