Clear Prep+Finish™ Conditioning Sealer

4.89 out of 5

This water-based clear finish doubles as a conditioning primer and glossy sealer and can be used to dilute any color. Do not use as a final topcoat on vinyl.

$8 – $31

Size

Clear

Product Details

Mix Clear Prep+Finish™ with any color to make a more transparent glaze and use for:

priming absorbent aniline or top-grain leather as well as dry or sun-rotted vinyl;
mottling or printing a marbled, distressed, or burnished appearance;
or for a satin or semi-gloss finish.

Use alone for a glossy finish on leather (discouraged on vinyl). Do not use if you desire a matte finish.

Do not use on fabric, suede, nubuck, bonded or faux leather. Store at room temperature.Click here for SDS (Safety Data Sheet).

How much do I need?

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

Buy Clear Prep+Finish™ if you:

have absorbent leather or dry, sun-rotted vinyl;
want to dilute color to create a marbled, distressed, or burnished appearance;
or want a shiny finish.

Answer these three questions to determine what clear finish, if any, is needed.

Do unworn areas absorb water?

Yes

Are you applying a primary or secondary color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)?

Yes

What kind of luster do you want?

Matte

Satin

Semi-Gloss

Shiny

Mix 1 to 2 parts Clear Prep+Finish™ + 1 part color for the first coat. Use one coat of Satin Sealer for a final topcoat.
Learn more about Satin Sealer here.

Use equal parts color and Clear Prep+Finish™ from start to finish. If it dries too shiny, reduce the amount of clear in the mix for your final coat. Conversely, if more shine is desired, add more clear to the mix or use alone as a topcoat.

Use equal parts color and Clear Prep+Finish™ from start to finish. If more shine is desired, add more clear to the mix or use alone as a topcoat.

Mix 1 to 2 parts Clear Prep+Finish™ + 1 part color for the first coat. Increase the ratio of color to clear for subsequent coats (approximately 4 to 1) for a satin finish.

Mix 1 to 2 parts Clear Prep+Finish™ + 1 part color for the first coat. Use color alone for subsequent coats. It will dry matte and does not need an additional sealer.

Mix 1 to 2 parts Clear Prep+Finish™ + 1 part color for the first coat. Reduce the ratio to equal parts for subsequent coats to get better coverage. If more shine is needed, use clear alone for a final topcoat.

Mix 1 to 2 parts Clear Prep+Finish™ + 1 part color for the first coat. Reduce the ratio to equal parts for subsequent coats for a semi-gloss finish.

Use Satin Sealer for a final topcoat.
Learn more about Satin Sealer here.

Apply a thin coat of Clear Prep+Finish™ and disperse quickly so it does not dry too shiny. You can also try equal parts color and clear.

Apply Clear Prep+Finish™ as a final topcoat.

The color will dry matte and does not need an additional sealer.

Mix 4 parts color with 1 part Clear Prep+Finish™ and use from start to finish (or alone as a final topcoat).

Mix equal parts color with 1 part Clear Prep+Finish™ and use as a final topcoat.

Use Clear Prep+Finish™ as a final topcoat.

Shipping Info

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 6 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.

Returns & Exchanges

Return & Exchange Policy

We accept returns or exchanges of the following within 60 days of purchase:

any 8 oz. or 16 oz. color or clear finish (a restocking fee may apply to leaking or used bottles)
unopened 2 oz. and 4 oz. colors and clear finishes*
unopened adhesives, kits or tools*
unopened filler*
unopened cleaner*

Sorry, we do not accept returns of:

opened cleaner, filler, 2 oz. or 4 oz. colors or clear finishes, or adhesives,
colors that have been modified,
Custom Colors.

*PLEASE NOTE: The shipping cost to return / exchange a single unopened 2 oz. color, 2 oz. clear, 4 oz. clear, 1 oz. filler, or cleaner may cost more than the product itself and result in little or no refund or exchange credit.

Our cost to ship each order is more than what you paid, and we will recoup the difference on any return or exchange. For example:

If you paid $12 for UPS 2nd Day Air, our cost was actually $20, and we'll recoup the $8 difference.
If you paid $7.95 Flat Rate Priority Mail, our cost was actually $9-$15.

If you request a return label, the cost will be deducted from any return or exchange. Read our complete return policy here.

Examples of Clear Prep+Finish:

Picture of blue leather with right side coated with Clear Prep+Finish by Rub n Restore

Picture of green vinyl with right half coated with Rub n Restore Clear Prep+Finish

Picture of tan leather with right half coated in Rub n Restore Clear Prep Finish

Picture of black vinyl with half of right side coated in Clear Prep Finish by Rub n Restore

Tool Options

Sandpaper Option

Clear

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171 reviews for Clear Prep+Finish™ Conditioning Sealer

pr kirch

5 out of 5

August 13, 2023

Worked very well as a finisher to my couches, making them shiny and looking new.

sandy forst

5 out of 5

August 9, 2023

This product is awesome!

I used R&R on a used sofa I bought for $150. The leather was quite beat up. It was brown, and my decor is gray, but I refurbished it anyway. It turned out well, but I don't like brown. I have 3 dogs and the redo was not holding up all that well. R&R makes this quite clear in all their literature and on their site. I was going to just buy a new sofa, but then I realized my big doofus dog would just ruin that one like he did my prior one because of our lifestyle. So I decided to make the used one the sofa of my dreams until Bear is at the Rainbow Bridge. He is almost 12. I made the brown sofa blue. It looked great, but the blue was comi...More
I used R&R on a used sofa I bought for $150. The leather was quite beat up. It was brown, and my decor is gray, but I refurbished it anyway. It turned out well, but I don't like brown. I have 3 dogs and the redo was not holding up all that well. R&R makes this quite clear in all their literature and on their site. I was going to just buy a new sofa, but then I realized my big doofus dog would just ruin that one like he did my prior one because of our lifestyle. So I decided to make the used one the sofa of my dreams until Bear is at the Rainbow Bridge. He is almost 12. I made the brown sofa blue. It looked great, but the blue was coming off on my clothes. I had used the topcoat. So I applied grey over the blue along with the topcoat over the midnite blue and the distressed look is beautiful. I ran out of the clear coat, but the results speak for themselves.

Beth Ford

5 out of 5

May 19, 2023

Boat seats restored!

This product worked well to add life to our old boat seats- they now look like new!! Highly recommend product!!

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Kari

5 out of 5

April 22, 2023

Beyond impressed!!!

Wow, I saw all the great reviews but nothing quite like seeing the results first hand..this has totally transformed our leather couch and chair. Very easy steps, I'd say pretty much impossible to screw up, a bit of elbow grease but absolutely worth it...amazing product overall :)

Sue Rossiter

5 out of 5

February 14, 2023

Great Product

We’ve done a few projects with products from Rub & Restore and have nothing but good things to say. The sealer has kept one office chair in great shape for 3 years now. We just did another chair and skipped the sealer. When the chair rubbed on the wood edge of the desk, paint came off. We ordered the sealer and now the paint stays on. Don’t skip this final step.

Shella Blanton

5 out of 5

January 20, 2023

Works!

Brought back the original shine!

Holly

5 out of 5

November 18, 2022

Love the results!

This leather recliner is about 5 years old and the leather on the headrest lost its color. My husband didn’t want to buy a new chair (😡) so when I learned about RubnRestore from a friend I decided to give it a go. Wow! The chair looks new! I originally ordered a 4-oz bottle of STONE but after testing, it wasn’t quite the color I wanted. Rather than return it I added black acrylic paint and 1/2 bottle of CLEAR PREP. With a kitchen sponge and Q-tips to get in those tight tufts, I applied 3 light coats using a circular motion to avoid streaking. Alcohol easily cleaned up any of my sloppy work (😜) and voila! My husband and I are both happy w...More
This leather recliner is about 5 years old and the leather on the headrest lost its color. My husband didn’t want to buy a new chair (😡) so when I learned about RubnRestore from a friend I decided to give it a go. Wow! The chair looks new!

I originally ordered a 4-oz bottle of STONE but after testing, it wasn’t quite the color I wanted. Rather than return it I added black acrylic paint and 1/2 bottle of CLEAR PREP. With a kitchen sponge and Q-tips to get in those tight tufts, I applied 3 light coats using a circular motion to avoid streaking. Alcohol easily cleaned up any of my sloppy work (😜) and voila! My husband and I are both happy with our investment of less than $50.

The 6+ ounces of RubnRestore products with the addition of my own black acrylic covered this large Lazyboy recliner perfectly with a bit left over to store in case I later discover I missed a spot.

sandra Wright

5 out of 5

September 28, 2022

Very happy with 50/50 mix

orbistera

5 out of 5

August 9, 2022

Incredible, amazing product, service (before, during, after), and info/how-to use and expect. Color matching, application, etc. is thorough, supported by pictures and videos
Everything one need not to go wrong.
For me, the most important bonus was the missing odor: no odor and fast drying.
Tip: work in small batches.
Thank you
Rub-n-Restore

Cindy Hitch

5 out of 5

August 9, 2022

Great product. Love that I can determine how much of a finish I want.

Christy Blankenship

5 out of 5

July 26, 2022

Awesome products

I can’t say enough about your products. We had multiple scratches on our Bernhardt sectional from my daughters cat. I worked with the company to order the perfect color match and used the clear coat. I recently touched up a few more spots and ordered more clear coat. Instead of buying a new sectional I was able to fix these minor scratches and avoid an expense purchase!
Thanks for your great products and customer service. Quick easy and fast!!

Jazmin Conti

5 out of 5

July 5, 2022

Omg it's the best product ever!

Omg it's the best product ever my sectional couch looks brand new

Eunice Patxot

5 out of 5

May 24, 2022

luv tge results

A company was going to dye the 2 end sections of my sofa plus the armrest for $500. I thought it would look ridiculous if I didn’t dye the entire sofa … I might as well invest the money in a new sofa. That was until I discovered Rub and Restore. Almost perfect... but not because of the product. I RUSHED through the job in under 30 minutes. Of course there were some flaws but not noticeable to anyone who didn't know of the dye project. I recommend. A friend already ordered samples and will dye her sofas too.

Leslie H Wood III

5 out of 5

April 11, 2022

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Worked outstandingly well!!!

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irayrichardson

5 out of 5

February 7, 2022

Adjust to the gloss you want easily!

Mixing the clear with the dye provides a great sealing and durable finish. There was an slight odor as it dried but not bad. We used the first half of the dye bottle without clear and then added the clear for the final layers to a semi gloss 1-1. Amazing and so durable now!!!

roger

5 out of 5

February 1, 2022

i used this product to freshen up my beloved and aging eggplant overstuffed / rockin' & revolvin' recliner ........ two toned the arm rests/back and butt sitting areas w/ the wine colorin' and ended up w/ a fabulous & unique finished product look ....... awesome !! .... much more than expected ..... rog

Vincent Thėbeau

5 out of 5

November 30, 2021

Excellent product!

tbenson66

5 out of 5

October 21, 2021

Outstanding results and service

Both the people and products from Rub N Restore are great. From the assistance in picking the correct dye color through the actual application process to the leather sofa and love seat, I couldn't have asked for better results. I found that applying just the clear coat at the end provided the desired sheen I was looking for. Also recommend that letting the sofa "dry" for at least a day before applying the clear coat.

Nicole Reed

5 out of 5

October 18, 2021

MAKE SURE YOU WEAR GLOVES!

Love. LOVE. LOOOOOOOVE the clear coat! It's the frosting on the cake and bonus: I know it's helping protect the paint I just painted onto my color-changed couch.

My advice: wear gloves when you put the clear coat on over a color change - otherwise you might just unintentionally "paint" your fingernails! (see pic)lol. That's how I know that it's working to protect my couch - I had a hard time getting it off my fingernails!

It made such a difference in the final product - I'd HIGHLY recommend shelling out the little bit extra to get this product too!

Kayla Morgan

5 out of 5

July 20, 2021

Amazing!

I used this to prep a leather chair that had been kept outside for who knows how long and just one coat made it feel so soft and flexible again! It made for such an awesome base and top coat of dying the leather too. Get it even if you think you don’t need it!