Clay Vinyl & Leather Finish

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 won’t 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) ‘leather’ which repel all finishes (including their own).

Here's what wear looks like on non-absorbent leather or vinyl:

Learn more about changing color here.

You can order handmade swatches of leather or vinyl refinished with our colors to see how they compare.

Or send us a sample. For a $120 fee, we will formulate a unique color and keep it on file. 8 oz. is the order minimum and a separate cost. There's a re-mix fee if you ever need more.

Samples should be at least 2" x 3" in size and can be:

• Original leather or vinyl (found underneath cushions or pull some staples and trim from the frame);
• Cushion case (please indicate which area you want matched with a piece of painters tape);
• Headrest, fuse panel cover, or component from a vehicle;
• Paint chip from a hardware store (beware, the paint chip may not actually match the material).

Please print out and include the Color Request Form and mail to:

Rub 'n Restore, Inc.
PO Box 1149 (US mail only)
39585 Lund Rd (UPS / FedEx / DHL only)
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 – 20 square feet
• 4 oz. covers ~ 30 – 40 square feet
• 8 oz. covers ~ 60 – 80 square feet
• 16 oz. covers ~ 120 – 160 square feet

Choose an option below to get a quantity recommendation:

Buy it if:

• the leather is absorbent (use it as a primer) or
• the leather has a glossy finish (use it as a topcoat).

Do not use Clear Prep+Finish as a topcoat on vinyl boats!

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.

Click here for more shipping information.

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.