All Rub ‘n Restore® products are guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Soft Filler has a shelf-life of six months up to two years. Once opened, it begins to thicken and solidify. Keep it refrigerated, and buy only what you need.
Moisturizing Cream and finishes (colors, Clear Prep+Finish and Satin Sealer) are shelf-stable for many more. Earth tones (containing mineral pigments) can last up to a decade. Brighter primary and secondary colors tend to expire (solidify) within 3-5 years.
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.
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!
I ordered the product in 2016 for my Eames chair then got distracted. In August of 2024, while cleaning out the basement, I found the unopened box from Rub n Restore. It had been sitting there for 8 years! The cat scratches on the front of the ottoman repaired beautifully, and I was amazed how easy and fun it was to restore the chair. – Pat M.
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.
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.
does it come in spray
It can be filtered and used with a spray gun.