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• Are there other uses for Rub 'n Restore® besides leather or vinyl upholstery?
• Can faux leather fabric be refinished?
• Can I change the color of leather or vinyl? Can I change from dark to light?
• Can I dye leather shoes, pants or a jacket?
• Can I dye or restore a leather purse or bag?
• Can I mix Rub 'n Restore® Colors together or modify a color with acrylic paint?
• Can I restore or recolor boat upholstery?
• Can I restore or recolor motorcycle seats and saddlebags?
• Can I touch-up leather or vinyl without dyeing the whole piece?
• Can I use a spray gun to apply Rub 'n Restore®?
• Can I use Rub 'n Restore® on vinyl and leather furniture?
• Can my pet continue to use the furniture after using Rub 'n Restore®?
• Can Rub ’n Restore® be used on wood?
• Can Rub ’n Restore® leather finishes be used on aircraft interiors?
• Can urine, pet stains, milk be cleaned from leather?
• Clear Prep+Finish™ dried too shiny.
• Clear Prep+Finish™ dried with a milky haze.
• Clear Prep+Finish™ made the surface tacky!
• Do I need to condition leather after using Rub 'n Restore®?
• Does Rub 'n Restore® contain VOCs?
• Does Rub 'n Restore® work on patent leather?
• Does Rub 'n Restore® work on plastic?
• How do I clean leather or vinyl after using Rub 'n Restore® products?
• How do I clean leather or vinyl before restoration?
• How do I match the color of leather or vinyl?
• How do I remove Rub 'n Restore® from unwanted areas?
• How do you use leather filler to repair upholstery?
• How do you use Rub 'n Restore?
• How is Rub 'n Restore® different than other vinyl and leather finishes?
• How long does it take Rub 'n Restore® to dry and cure?
• How much Rub ’n Restore® do I need for my project?
• How to avoid painting decorative tacks or nails on my leather furniture?
• How to clean cigarette smoke and smell from leather?
• How to clean or remove mineral deposits from leather?
• How to clean sticky leather or vinyl?
• How to clean water stains or fix water damage on leather and vinyl?
• How to dye or recolor restaurant or hotel seating and booths?
• How to mask different-colored stitching, piping, embroidery or panels?
• How to mimic the distressed or mottled look of leather or vinyl?
• How to patch or fix a giant hole in leather or vinyl upholstery?
• How to re-stitch a torn or open seam on leather furniture?
• How to recolor tufted upholstery?
• How to refinish panels of leather or vinyl that contact each other?
• How to remove ink or blue jean dye from leather or vinyl?
• How to remove mold, mildew or leaf stains from leather or vinyl?
• How to remove or clean oil stains from leather?
• How to repair a cracked dash with filler?
• How to repair and protect hot tub covers from sun and winter?
• How to repair and restore Tolex, Rexine and vintage vinyl cloth?
• How to repair cat scratches on vinyl or faux leather?
• How to repair cracks in vinyl?
• How to repair dog and cat scratches on leather upholstery?
• How to repair or restore leather and vinyl auto interior or steering wheel?
• How to repair peeling leather?
• How to repair perforated leather or vinyl?
• How to repair piping or welting on leather or vinyl upholstery?
• How to repair rough, scaly or sun-rotted vinyl or leather?
• How to use a spray grain to improve a vinyl or leather repair?
• I already used Rub 'n Restore®. Can I recolor it again with a different hue?
• Leather dye vs. leather paint: what's the difference?
• Rub 'n Restore® is easily rubbing off, revealing the old color.
• The color or clear finish dried with spots or a 'fish-eye' effect.
• The leather color is not getting coverage after several layers.
• Troubleshooting & Tips for Leather Filler Application
• Troubleshooting the Sandpaper-Super-Glue Technique
• What are the different types of leather?
• What are the ingredients in Rub 'n Restore® products, and are they safe?
• What does it mean if leather absorbs water?
• What is a leather glaze?
• What is Satin Sealer?
• What is the difference between peeling faux leather and a flaking finish?
• What is the shelf life of Rub 'n Restore® products?
• What is the tape test for vinyl and leather restoration?
• Why is Rub 'n Restore® Color developing hairline cracks in the finish?
• Why is the finish drying streaky?
• Will Rub 'n Restore® change the grain or texture of leather or vinyl?
• Will Rub 'n Restore® colors get darker with additional coats?
• Will Rub 'n Restore® require touch-up or maintenance?
• Will Rub 'n Restore® stain clothing?