Ash Vinyl & Leather Finish

30 reviews for Ash Vinyl & Leather Finish

1. Alicia Arlow

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 17, 2022

   AMAZING Stuff! There are no other words.

   Rub n Restore is creamy, pigment rich, easy to apply, and comes in all these beautiful colors. I was really blown away by the application being so eas...More

   Rub n Restore is creamy, pigment rich, easy to apply, and comes in all these beautiful colors. I was really blown away by the application being so easy and the pigment being so creamy and full coverage, as well as drying fairly quickly so you can add more coats in a day if needed. Our project did end up taking several weekends over 2 months letting it cure in between when we were busy. I ended up buying 2 additional small bottles and reaching out for help from the company due to this ash color streaking once it dried down even after at least 4 coats because our climate is very dry and we added some of the matte clear coat to the last coat of paint which was not a good idea. I had to apply at least 4 more coats after that even though we had full coverage and color saturation, but needed more paint to get rid of the tonal streaks. I had also tried adding water to a couple of the coats and lightly spraying water to keep the paint wet while working with it, per recommended steps, which was a bad idea and also created streaks at dry down because my ottoman is very smooth leather and had no texture to the finish. Needed it to be smooth and perfect, which I finally got by adding a few more coats of paint and not using any clear coat at all. Foam sponge also does not work well, had the best results with a sponge wrapped in terry cloth for stain application that we got at Home Depot. Whew! We love it though, we gave new life to a free ottoman but did end up spending less than $100 in paint to do so.
   Kristin Culver

   Rated 4 out of 5

   May 3, 2022

   Changed sofa, two chairs and ottoman from light yellow to ash gray. The end result was very good but required 8 to 9 coats. Would use again but would...More

   Changed sofa, two chairs and ottoman from light yellow to ash gray. The end result was very good but required 8 to 9 coats. Would use again but would not look forward to the process.
   Christine McCormick

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 26, 2022

   Excellent product

   I used the ash grey to tone down the yellowish color of my kitchen chairs. They were almost an almond color and didn’t go well with my granite and bac...More

   I used the ash grey to tone down the yellowish color of my kitchen chairs. They were almost an almond color and didn’t go well with my granite and backsplash. My chairs only had padded seats, so it was an easy job. I did four thin coats and they came out amazing! I hope they hold up, because they really look beautiful!
   

   Nicole Gabriel

   Rated 4 out of 5

   March 31, 2022

   Better than it was, but not perfect!

   When I began I had high hopes because it covered so well, but then there were little spots that just weren't covering. I went over and over it for day...More

   When I began I had high hopes because it covered so well, but then there were little spots that just weren't covering. I went over and over it for days. I would wait for it dry then do another coat. I'd come back the next day and repeat. And finally I got most of the black covered. It's real hard to work around the moving parts on the arms and I couldn't figure out how to get them off, so it's not clean around them. Also, there are a few spots where the final coat bubbled. It's far better than it was but I would not have been happy if I paid for this to get done. I'm pretty handy but just couldn't get this perfect. However, I hated the black on my RV seats from the day I bought it and finally finished the captains chair after a few weeks. Now I have to order more product to finish the passenger chair. I went through a 4 oz and half of a 2 oz container - WAY more than I anticipated, but overall cheaper than re-upholstery! (Sorry, didn't show the before... this pic is better...)
   

   

   

   

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   Betzy Young

   Rated 5 out of 5

   October 10, 2021

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   I was about to change my pedicure chair just because I did not like the color and it did not match with the colors I wanted for my at home nail busine...More

   I was about to change my pedicure chair just because I did not like the color and it did not match with the colors I wanted for my at home nail business. I searched the internet and found this on YouTube. I was a bit skeptical but with all the positive reviews and YouTube video I gave it a shot. I am so glad I did. I saved my chair and gave it a make over. I used Ash on the Brown seat cover and it covered that brown so well that I am shocked. I love it! I would definitely recommend this product and it was affordable. I used an 8oz bottle and used about a little less then half. It was easy to apply. I would suggest to switch the sponge to a clean fresh one when doing the last two applications. I have some left over incase I need to retouch. I did not put a clear over because I wanted the matte look not the shiny. Now I just have to call and find out what can I use to disinfect my chair between clients without messing up the paint. Good thing I have some left over. Love this product! It did exactly what I needed and wanted.
   
   Thank you for inventing it and making it easy!

   Reply from lesandre:

   Glad to hear! Disinfectants and harsher cleaners will likely strip the finish. Perhaps the Dull or Satin Sealer would be a good idea? It's a special order item, so please call or email us.
   Lamessa Boka

   Rated 5 out of 5

   September 17, 2021

   The product is amazing! When we showed the finished sofa leather to our friends they didn't believe us, it looks a brand new!!!
   

   

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   D Guthrie

   Rated 5 out of 5

   December 12, 2020

   Great product! Did a Florida convertible interior and it covered well, conditioned and took away water and burnt leather defects. Can’t thank you enou...More

   Great product! Did a Florida convertible interior and it covered well, conditioned and took away water and burnt leather defects. Can’t thank you enough for making it look new again 26 years (and too many hot sun days) later. Made a world of difference on the door panels too!
   Charles Wadge

   Rated 5 out of 5

   December 8, 2020

   Excellent Product

   Are use the rub and restoreDie and found it very easy to apply and the finished product was just excellent I was going to go out and spend $5000 on a ...More

   Are use the rub and restoreDie and found it very easy to apply and the finished product was just excellent I was going to go out and spend $5000 on a new bed frame etc. are used one bottle of Di and the bed looks like a brand new bed thank you very much great product
   Lashaun White

   Rated 5 out of 5

   August 21, 2020

   Omg🙌🏽Where do I start this product was a gift from heaven. It was so simple to use! Easy application,Easy clean up and amazing results. Would highly r...More

   Omg🙌🏽Where do I start this product was a gift from heaven. It was so simple to use! Easy application,Easy clean up and amazing results. Would highly recommend this product to anyone who’s doing a furniture uplift! I completed an entire sectional in less than 9 hours with two additional ottomans. Loved ❤️It
   

   

   

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   Abby S

   Rated 5 out of 5

   August 18, 2020

   Rub 'n Restore brought these clashing genuine leather chairs to chic lounge addition.
   

   

   

   

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   Abby S

   Rated 5 out of 5

   August 10, 2020

   This $7 find at Goodwill beautifully brought into the 21st century by Rub'n'Restore color Ash!
   

   Joanne

   Rated 5 out of 5

   March 9, 2020

   Used your product two years ago on brand new tan storage bench seat. I changed it to light gray. Awesome results then and a good two years later still...More

   Used your product two years ago on brand new tan storage bench seat. I changed it to light gray. Awesome results then and a good two years later still looks like the day I did it.
   
   Good job ladies!!! I would have no problem selling this product it’s awesome.
   

   Debra W

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 7, 2019

   Love it!
   

   David A

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 7, 2019

   Thanks for your help!
   Anonymous

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 14, 2019

   I have a cream beige sectional. Decided to dye it Ash (gray). It took 3 days, patience, and alot of work. But so worth it. I is almost perfect.
   

   Ty

   Rated 5 out of 5

   February 23, 2019

   Here are a couple of pictures of the Corvette. I just dyed specific areas inside of the vehicle (steering wheel, airbag, door panels). Originally it w...More

   Here are a couple of pictures of the Corvette. I just dyed specific areas inside of the vehicle (steering wheel, airbag, door panels). Originally it was all black inside. These pictures really don’t do justice, because it has a contrast between the outside of the car (silver) and the new dyed areas inside (ash grey). It has a very custom look, beyond anything I’ve seen. Wow! So cool!”
   

   Cheryl

   Rated 5 out of 5

   September 23, 2018

   I got your product yesterday and used it right away. I have purchased many things online and always cross my fingers that the product may just do what...More

   I got your product yesterday and used it right away. I have purchased many things online and always cross my fingers that the product may just do what is advertised. I must say, it is all you promised it to be. It went on easily and looks great!"
   Shirley Burnie

   Rated 5 out of 5

   September 13, 2018

   Had a white vinyl chair that had turned yellow. I used the ash coloured Rub and Restore and the chair looks brand New!!!
   Linda Merritt

   Rated 5 out of 5

   September 5, 2018

   Love the product. Easy to use and looks great. My family couldn't believe the difference and how great it looked. Using the second hand sofa to sta...More

   Love the product. Easy to use and looks great. My family couldn't believe the difference and how great it looked. Using the second hand sofa to stage a home for sale and will take it home when home sells and use it for my personal use. I will tell all my friends about this product.
   E. C.

   Rated 5 out of 5

   June 18, 2018

   I spent about $7,000 on my couches. We moved and they no longer matched my floor color. I couldn't sell them for half price even though I tried. Then ...More

   I spent about $7,000 on my couches. We moved and they no longer matched my floor color. I couldn't sell them for half price even though I tried. Then I decided to go for it and dye them. WOW! AMAZING! I love my couches, they look perfect. They went from dark brown to ash gray.
   Pamela whalen

   Rated 5 out of 5

   March 3, 2018

   I found the product very easy to work with. I results were beyond my expectations.
   

   Iwona, Markham, IL

   Rated 5 out of 5

   March 1, 2018

   I absolutely love this product! I dyed my tufted sofa ash grey. The application process is super easy and fool proof. I even allowed my 6 year old dau...More

   I absolutely love this product! I dyed my tufted sofa ash grey. The application process is super easy and fool proof. I even allowed my 6 year old daughter dye the seat cushion while I did the rest. 3 months later the sofa is still beautiful.
   

   George, Ocala, FL

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 23, 2018

   While the product is not designed for nubuck and suede, I experimented on this sofa with the ash color and got great results. I used a mixture of one ...More

   While the product is not designed for nubuck and suede, I experimented on this sofa with the ash color and got great results. I used a mixture of one part Ash, one part Clear Prep, and one part distilled water. First I rubbed on a thin, light coat with sponge. It looked awful. Sponged on another 4-5 coats, and looks good. Doesn't feel stiff or unnatural either.
   Joanne

   Rated 5 out of 5

   July 26, 2017

   Awesome product!
   Did a brand new tan bench seat and changed in to light
   Grey. It came out beautiful.
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   Maggie, Washington, DC

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 23, 2017

   I get so many compliments on how good my Pottery Barn sofa looks after using the Ash, and nobody can believe that I dyed it!
   Rosanne

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 3, 2017

   I was hesitant to try making such a drastic change to my leather couch and two matching chairs, so it took months to work up the nerve. What if I ruin...More

   I was hesitant to try making such a drastic change to my leather couch and two matching chairs, so it took months to work up the nerve. What if I ruined it? Well, the job is now done, and I am so glad I did it, and so proud. Everyone who sees it is impressed. The leather is in so much better condition than it was before. Rub N' Restore actually made the dried out, twenty-year-old couch supple and healthy again. It went from a faded yellow (started out camel colored), to a gorgeous robin-egg blue by mixing ten parts ash with one part turquois, and then adding clear coat. I couldn't be more pleased.
   Michelle

   Rated 4 out of 5

   January 15, 2016

   I bought this paint over two years ago when my husband and I were given some leather couches for our apartment. Because leather is so easy to clean an...More

   I bought this paint over two years ago when my husband and I were given some leather couches for our apartment. Because leather is so easy to clean and nice to have, we couldn't turn them down just because of the color so I did some research and found RnR! We changed the couch from a tannish brown color to a beautiful light gray and it was extremely easy. My only rag on it is that after two years our couches looked pretty darn faded but luckily we were able to use that same paint we had from two years ago to give a fresh new coat and it looks perfect! We got a 16 oz bottle and did a full sofa + love seat, a total of maybe 6 coats with still some left over. In the future I think we might go darker! But for now we'll stick with our light gray. Thanks again RnR!
   Iwona Asima

   Rated 5 out of 5

   March 7, 2015

   I brought 16 oz. of the ash to dye a tufted sofa that was originally butter cream. The process was extremely simple and fool proof. So simple that I ...More

   I brought 16 oz. of the ash to dye a tufted sofa that was originally butter cream. The process was extremely simple and fool proof. So simple that I allowed my 6 year old daughter dye the seat cushion while I did the rest. After four coats I had a beautifully even finish. I dyed the sofa 3 months ago and have no complaints.
   candice

   Rated 3 out of 5

   January 15, 2015

   I purchased this color and slate and mixed them to create the color I wanted. I also purchased the flite cleaning solution and clear prep and finish. ...More

   I purchased this color and slate and mixed them to create the color I wanted. I also purchased the flite cleaning solution and clear prep and finish. I followed every instruction, starting with cleansing my leather chairs with the flite ( two times just to be thorough) and then 15 coats of dye applied with a sponge, and of coarse making sure the dye was completely dry b4 applying another (also using a blow dryer) . I was going for a dramatic change (red to grey) I let the dye cure for 2 days and then applied 2 coats of prep and finish. (I first tried to go for a satin finish by mixing dye and the prep/ finish but it didn't work as it was supposed to, it came out very streaky, so I had to apply another 2 coats of dye to each chair) after following Rub n Restores direction to the T, the dye continually rubs off my chairs and I continually have to reapply almost weakly. Very frustrating and disappointed. My chairs were very expensive ($1000 each) and instead of selling them because they didn't match with the redecorated room I was convinced this was the perfect solution. I can't just get rid of them nor can I strip off the now 20 or more coats of dye, I'm stuck retouching these chairs weekly : (
   Anonymous

   Rated 5 out of 5

   November 26, 2014

   I was skeptical at first, but the product does exactly what it says it can do. It restored the yellowed tan leather on my stool, to a fresh new looki...More

   I was skeptical at first, but the product does exactly what it says it can do. It restored the yellowed tan leather on my stool, to a fresh new looking light grey. Just like a professional would do!!