Black Vinyl & Leather Finish
Black is the most versatile color. Use this water-based finish / paint on leather, vinyl, auto interiors, rubber, plastic, even shoes, jackets, or handbags.
Use our water-based finishes to restore and condition:
- absorbent aniline and semi-aniline leather,
- non-absorbent full-grain or top-grain leather,
- and vinyl upholstery.
Our finishes wonāt sunfade or backstain like leather dyes. They don't feel plasticky, flake or peel like spray paints.
Do not use on fabric, suede, nubuck, bonded or faux leather.
Store in a temperate, dark place away from children.
Click here for SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and ingredient information.
Changing color is best suited to absorbent leather.
If the material repels water and will be heavily used, consider adding 1 part special order Satin Sealer to 4 parts color to improve durability. Thorough cleaning and stress testing the color are critical!
The following are not good candidates and will require touch-up:
- changing from red / dark to white / pale;
- worn, cracking, scaly or thinning leather;
- furniture with lots of wrinkles, folds, deep creases (and therefore stress);
- pieces that are heavily used or harshly cleaned (kids, dogs, chemicals);
- car or boat upholstery (for these we suggest a heavier urethane coating);
- bonded, faux or polyurethane (PU) āleatherā which repel all finishes (including their own).
Here's what wear looks like on non-absorbent leather or vinyl:
Order handmade swatches of leather or vinyl refinished with our colors to see how they compare.
Or send a sample. We'll test our colors for free and advise you. We can customize if necessary.
Print and send this Color Request Form with your sample to:
Rub 'n Restore, Inc.
39585 Lund Rd
PO Box 1149
Paonia, CO 81428 USA
A little goes a long way!
Colors and clear finishes get the same coverage. These estimates can vary based upon quality and condition of material.
- 2 oz. covers ~ 15 ā 20 square feet
- 4 oz. covers ~ 30 ā 40 square feet
- 8 oz. covers ~ 60 ā 80 square feet
- 16 oz. covers ~ 120 ā 160 square feet
Choose an option below to get a quantity recommendation:
Answer these three questions to determine what clear finish, if any, is needed for leather:
Orders received before 10 am MST on weekdays (excluding US holidays) are usually shipped same-day.
Most domestic orders are shipped via Priority Mail unless otherwise requested and typically arrive in 2-4 business days. Packages over 5 lbs. as well as all Canadian and international orders are shipped via UPS.
We are not responsible for delays and cannot refund shipping costs except for UPS Next Day Air.
You will receive an automated email with tracking number. Please secure your package in a timely fashion to avoid freezing during winter months.
Canadian and international Customers, use coupon code internationalCLUB (case and space sensitive) to discount the freight and duties on 8 or 16 oz. bottles of color. Rub 'n Restore, Inc. is not responsible for duties, tariffs or other expenses incurred.
Return & Exchange Policy
We do not accept returns on opened items or Custom Colors. All other products, if unopened, may be returned within 60 days of purchase.
PLEASE NOTE, it may be cost prohibitive to return the following:
- a 2 oz. color,
- a 2 oz. or 4 oz. clear,
- a 1 oz. filler,
- or cleaner.
If you request a return label, the cost will be deducted from any return or exchange. Read our complete return policy here.
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