Starter Color Analysis for Matching

$30

Starter Color Analysis Fee includes:

  • Testing of various color combinations directly on your swatch to achieve the closest match. We’ll also determine if Clear Prep+Finishā„¢ is needed.
  • A follow-up email with photos and our recommendation within two business days after both the sample and payment have been received.

If our line of colors do not yield a satisfactory match, you can upgrade to a Custom Color and pay only the difference.

All colors and Clear Prep+Finishā„¢ sold separately.Ā This service does not count toward free shipping and is non-refundable.

NOTE: You will need to mail a swatch of the material that you want to match.

To order, print and complete the Color Request Form and send it with your sample. Include a check (American banks only) or pay with a credit card by adding the service to your cart.

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60 reviews for Starter Color Analysis for Matching

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    Patty
    5 out of 5
    June 21, 2023
    Great service
    I used the color analysis service for this mid-century modern Falcon sling chair. The investment was well worth it. Jane was able to match the color 99% perfect. The turnaround time was stunning; they sent me photos of the match and had the order ready to go. I think it was about a week from the time I mailed the swatch to the time I received the products. The chair was in decent condition but the ottoman cushion was more damaged, as you can see in the detail pictures. I needed only one coat on the chair but a few coats on the ottoman. I'm thrilled with the outcome!
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    Carl H
    5 out of 5
    September 26, 2021
    thank you again, can't believe the results.
    VK
    5 out of 5
    July 1, 2021
    Excellent. Color match is perfect. I had applied the finish coat on without color added and it made a milky film on the dark leather. Lasandra's advice to reapply using 50 50 fixed it and blended the mottling too. The pieces look like new. Thank you for all your advice, videos and great products.
    David Horne
    5 out of 5
    March 8, 2021
    David@dlhorne.net
    This is the 2nd time I have used your product-1st on the seats in my Bentley Which you matched to the sample I sent--
    This time your match was great for my daughters couch--she is very happy.
    Thanks again

    David Horne
    Beverly Hills Ca.
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    Sarah
    5 out of 5
    October 11, 2020
    Fantastic product and company/ people!
    Amazing product and customer service. I picked up this Ethan Allen couch for free on FB marketplace as it had good bones. I purchased the starter color analysis and sent in pictures/swatch. I received a detailed email and helpful phone call conversation including the products they recommended for my job: filler kit, color and sealer, along with links to pertinent instruction videos. Received products promptly. The process took about 6 hours total including extra drying time watching Netflix in between three layers of fillers in the arms and seat cushions to repair leather. I’d say hands-on time was less than 2 hours. I am very impressed...More
    Amazing product and customer service. I picked up this Ethan Allen couch for free on FB marketplace as it had good bones. I purchased the starter color analysis and sent in pictures/swatch. I received a detailed email and helpful phone call conversation including the products they recommended for my job: filler kit, color and sealer, along with links to pertinent instruction videos. Received products promptly. The process took about 6 hours total including extra drying time watching Netflix in between three layers of fillers in the arms and seat cushions to repair leather. I’d say hands-on time was less than 2 hours. I am very impressed with results - color and sealer was dry to the touch right away and iller areas on arms/ seats look and feel 100x better! Thank you Lesandra and Rub N Restore!
    Jane Harmon
    5 out of 5
    June 30, 2020
    I can’t say enough about this product and company! This was my first DIY project so I was very nervous about applying anything on my good leather chairs. I just needed them a different color after discovering my chairs would not work with my new flooring. I chose to give this a try rather than purchasing new chairs. The company was awesome to walk me through the process and take away all my fears. I chose to do the color analysis but had I known how easy it was to change the color if I didn’t like it, I would have just played with the colors a little more and wouldn’t have ordered such big bottles. It really goes a long way! I did 2 recline...More
    I can’t say enough about this product and company! This was my first DIY project so I was very nervous about applying anything on my good leather chairs. I just needed them a different color after discovering my chairs would not work with my new flooring. I chose to give this a try rather than purchasing new chairs. The company was awesome to walk me through the process and take away all my fears.
    I chose to do the color analysis but had I known how easy it was to change the color if I didn’t like it, I would have just played with the colors a little more and wouldn’t have ordered such big bottles. It really goes a long way! I did 2 recliners with 2-3 coats and only used approximately 4 ounces of product. At least I have plenty for future projects now. :)
    I purchased the custom color Tobacco which was too light on one chair but perfect on the other, so in my case, different leather types take the color differently. I purchased some mahogany to darken it a bit. I used 3 parts Mahogany and 1 part Tobacco for the darker chair and straight Tobacco for the lighter chair. I also purchased the satin sealer because I didn’t want a high gloss finish but I couldn’t see a difference after applying it other than it did tend to highlight any areas that weren’t exactly covered evenly, so I chose not to use it. The chairs are as soft and comfortable as they were before using Rub-N-Restore. All in all, I’m thrilled with the outcome and would highly recommend this product!

    Jane - Springfield, MO 2020
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    Dan M
    5 out of 5
    June 29, 2020
    You have an amazing product!! I cannot thank you enough for your guidance and commitment in making our sectional couch come back to life. CC - your color match was spot on!
    The process was seamless. The project was effortless. The commitment in the project itself took only about two hours. We are so pleased.
    We have another couch project - but I am waiting on the color swatch to be delivered by mail from Restoration Hardware. When I receive it - I will be sending it off to you all for another color match.
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    Laurie McC
    5 out of 5
    June 29, 2020
    I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your help and to show you what amazing results I got with your products! I could not be happier with the results! The customer experience I had with your company was better than any I have had in a long time. You were so professional and competent and if I have ANY future leather restoring needs you can bet I’ll be back!
    S Younan
    5 out of 5
    January 7, 2020
    Very professional, high recommendation for color Matching and quality of materials
    Ashlea
    5 out of 5
    October 20, 2019
    Just letting you know our couches look brand new again:) thank you for your business!!!
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    Ron
    5 out of 5
    September 14, 2019
    Will your product cover up these spots on this convertible top?
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    Dan H
    5 out of 5
    August 29, 2019
    You guys rock! Thank you so much for all your help! My wife might go into shock when she sees this couch.

    4 parts Cognac + 1 part Walnut
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    Cheryl F
    5 out of 5
    July 13, 2019
    Mahogany and Walnut mix was perfect!
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    Tim H
    5 out of 5
    July 9, 2019
    How nice is this. 2 parts camel, 1 part espresso. Thanks so much for all your help. WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT! THANKS!
    Val
    5 out of 5
    June 13, 2019
    Instead of replacing 4 cream coloured leather recliner chairs, with the Rub'n Restore leather dye, I was able to fix the stained areas. For $70 I was able to save $8,000.
    Thank you!
    Rebecca Jennaway
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    I am so immensely and thoroughly happy with your product! I rank this product a 100 on a scale of 1 -10!
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    Mike P
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    Mix of rust and wine. Looks beautiful. Great product. Thank you. Everyone loves the color brings, can't wait to see rust color on chair.
    Mike
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    I can not thank you enough for all your help.Ā Ā  This was easier than I could have imagined.Ā Ā  I did the bench first (in the garage) to get comfortable with the application and then did the chair where it sits in the living room. The bench color was equal parts Cherrywood, Rust, Cognac, Walnut. The color for the chair (equal parts Cherrywood, Mahogany, Wine), where I only did the seat cushion, matched EXACTLY as you can see (I think the apparent color differences in the chair photos are due to the lighting since I only did the seat). Many thanks again.
    M Vance
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    Anyone interested in getting rid of UGLY marks on your leather anything? I was!! My short haircut has worn this ugly mark on one of my favorite and most comfortable leather recliners. I called around and professionals wanted $200 and up to repair. I found Rub N Restore on YouTube. Well, $45 later TAKE A LOOK!! The company was great, unbelievably helpful, answered all of my questions, and I bought enough stain for many many more applications, if necessary. IT WAS FUN TOO!! Only took 10 minutes.
    Lynn
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    Thanks to CC’s color analysis, the eggplant/wine color combo worked perfect for my couch. My worn couch is looking new again, you have saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you!
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    Joan N
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    It took me all afternoon and part of the evening, but I'm thrilled with the results!! Thank you so much!!Ā  I put these pictures on Facebook and have gotten lots of good comments!
    Jane Gauss
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    A mix of the Forest and Cognac (thanks to the personal help from CC) produced the exact green I was looking for. Not only did this product transform a teal leather into a NEW chair, it took away the scars of years of use. The videos and personal phone help gave me the confidence to do this. I am a retired decorative painter, and went into this project with a definite color and professional results in mind. I received both and will use this product on another leather chair I have at our summer home. Thank you, Rub ā€˜n Restore–this is an amazing product.
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    J Schmidt
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    Thanks again for your products and your help!!! It's fun, too!!!Ā  Now I want to buy old furniture and restore it!!Ā  If i do...I know where to get my supplies!!Ā  Thanks again!
    Jack
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2019
    I sent a sample of my sofa to Rub ā€˜n Restore. They analyzed it for free and recommended a 2:1 ratio of Wine and Black rather than paying the extra fee for a custom color. Started the restoration of our sofa on the weekend. I can’t believe how it came out. It looks brand new! Glad I found Rub ā€˜n Restore. Great product.
    Vicki
    5 out of 5
    May 9, 2019
    I did order the color match first, but decided to just order the mahogany color, received it today, applied per directions, fantastic transformation! So far, very pleased, hope it lasts. The sofa looks like new!
    Dorothy Graff
    5 out of 5
    April 21, 2019
    I highly recommend this product for restoring worn out faded leather furniture. The process is time consuming but so worth the end results. I chose to do color analysis and the color was a perfect match to the original color.
    Raj
    5 out of 5
    March 21, 2019
    Frankly speaking I didn't expect that that matching would come out 100%. Credit goes to RubnRestore. I am a satisfied customer and would highly recommend sending in a sample for color analysis if you are not sure.
    Beth
    5 out of 5
    March 6, 2019
    My husband and I acquired a severely damaged couch and loveseat. Former owners had allowed a cat to claw and destroy the arms and back of the two pieces. The owners of this company matched the color perfectly, talked us through the repair and the color restoration. It was truly amazing! Great customer service and great product. Will recommend to everyone.
    Danny
    5 out of 5
    February 5, 2019
    Thank you for your outstanding efforts and support. My sofa looks great!
    Virginia
    5 out of 5
    December 4, 2018
    I am at it again! This time I am re-stuffing my other tired sofa and using Cherrywood with a dash of Espresso with clear finish. I am so hooked.. Thanks!ā€
    Mark
    5 out of 5
    November 1, 2018
    Original Aniline chair that had faded to a golden amber from an orange/brown. First try with Cognac and Cherrywood. Too rust color for my liking but not terrible. Then added yellow oxide universal colorant to Cognac. I may change it to Espresso, flat, no shine later!
    Mark
    5 out of 5
    September 13, 2018
    Love seat purchased from the Salvation Army for $150. Amazing, almost like new, after dyeing using 1/2 black and 1/2 Cherrywood.
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    Michelle H
    5 out of 5
    September 7, 2018
    THANK YOU for all your help & expertise!! 2:1 Rust:Cherrywood was perfect!
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    Carolyn
    5 out of 5
    September 3, 2018
    Mix of Mahogany and Black. Amazing! Thank you!
    Sherra Jones
    5 out of 5
    August 28, 2018
    I was so pleased with the result of my sofa and chair. They look brand new!
    Anonymous
    5 out of 5
    August 21, 2018
    This was my third project with this company, and all turned out great:-)
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    Sue
    5 out of 5
    August 21, 2018
    I am an artist and I have done a lot of restorations with a lot of products and polyurethane and paints. Your product is off the charts amazing. It doesn't have noxious odors, doesn't stain anything except what it's supposed to stain, is completely brush - stroke forgiving, doesn't ruin my clothes, a project can be finished in a day....I could go on for pages! I am so happy I tried your product. Brown parsons chairs bought on eBay. Turned out to be very cheap looking and not leather. RubNRestore half Buttercup and half Sage. The photo looks lighter and yellower than the real green. The actual color is a light apple green. Love it. Thank you!!...More
    I am an artist and I have done a lot of restorations with a lot of products and polyurethane and paints. Your product is off the charts amazing. It doesn't have noxious odors, doesn't stain anything except what it's supposed to stain, is completely brush - stroke forgiving, doesn't ruin my clothes, a project can be finished in a day....I could go on for pages! I am so happy I tried your product. Brown parsons chairs bought on eBay. Turned out to be very cheap looking and not leather. RubNRestore half Buttercup and half Sage. The photo looks lighter and yellower than the real green. The actual color is a light apple green. Love it. Thank you!!!
    Jane
    5 out of 5
    July 25, 2018
    Easy to use and great color. The staff was very supportive and easy to talk to.
    Kent Steen
    5 out of 5
    June 12, 2018
    After much research I engaged Rub and Restore to match the color to an expensive leather recliner. The instructions were most helpful and above all, the color matched and we are restored to the original shade of camel. Staff were most helpful.
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    NC Hawk
    5 out of 5
    June 8, 2018
    I had a leather recliner I loved that had faded badly in the seat cushion. The rest of the recliner was 'as new'. I sent a swatch and a picture and they mixed 3 products and the result matched the original color EXACTLY. Application took about 20 minutes for 2 coats. This company, their service and their products are amazing. If you are matching an existing color you'll be shocked at how little product is required. I did 2 leather pieces and both bottles are still almost full.
    Glenda
    5 out of 5
    April 15, 2018
    The results of my color analysis was very close. Instructions were explicit and easy to follow!
    John, Acton, CA
    5 out of 5
    March 6, 2018
    I restored the leather seats in our 2004 Hyundai XG350L. Your color match was right on and exact. Perfect! Rub 'n Restore was easy to use and the front seats look nearly brand new and are a perfect match to the rear seat in color and texture. The rear seat has hardly ever been used and is in like new condition. This car, which we've had since new, currently has more than 372,000 miles on it and is used daily as a commuter vehicle into Los Angeles. Fantastic stuff! Thanks so much!
    Anonymous
    4 out of 5
    March 6, 2018
    The match was not exact but close enough
    charles shaw
    5 out of 5
    January 17, 2018
    had dog scratches on our leather couch. Rubnrestore matched the color and sent dye along with gloss finish. Amazing results.
    Restored our severly dmaged couch
    Angela schreiber
    5 out of 5
    January 16, 2018
    This product works great It Is smooth on my sofa, I was not able to get an exact color match even supplying my swatch it looked good on swatch but on a larger area was too light. Never the less this is a great product
    Steve
    5 out of 5
    December 31, 2017
    Our "Diva" Dog did a number on our leather loveseat...lots of scratch marks. It was fairly new and expensive and we wished to repair it, but could not find the right product. Rub N Restore provided excellent products and support to repair and restore our loveseat. It really looks like new. Thanks.
    Anonymous
    5 out of 5
    November 8, 2017
    Got it, applied it as per directions and am very happy with the color and appearance. Be careful stirring as it splatters easily
    CAROLYN
    5 out of 5
    November 2, 2017
    So proud of myself that I even decided to tackle this project. I sent a sample of my leather chair and the leather dye was matched perfectly by your company. Followed the directions and chair looks as if nothing was ever wrong with the leather. I am so proud of myself.
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    Lenore, Rimforest, CA
    5 out of 5
    August 4, 2017
    Don't get rid of your leather furniture! Restore it or change the color! I saved this $1200 leather chair for under $100 using Red Chili and Rust colors.
    Velkis, Atlanta, GA
    5 out of 5
    July 12, 2017
    As you know, I went to a high-end leather sofa store and I fell in love with a specific leather sofa color. I then sent you a sample of the hide and you were able to match the color perfectly. After a few hours, I was was able to transform the boring tan leather sofa that just did not go with my room to a luxurious piece. Thank you ladies for helping me create the perfect color for my home. The interaction between us helped the process go quickly, and by the time the colors arrived, I was ready to rock and roll. I love the end result and the sofa is even more beautiful in person. Thank you for making this possible affordably and as e...More
    As you know, I went to a high-end leather sofa store and I fell in love with a specific leather sofa color. I then sent you a sample of the hide and you were able to match the color perfectly. After a few hours, I was was able to transform the boring tan leather sofa that just did not go with my room to a luxurious piece.

    Thank you ladies for helping me create the perfect color for my home. The interaction between us helped the process go quickly, and by the time the colors arrived, I was ready to rock and roll. I love the end result and the sofa is even more beautiful in person. Thank you for making this possible affordably and as easy as 1-2-3. I'll be back soon!
    Larry D
    5 out of 5
    March 12, 2017
    We are so happy. We only did the seat cushions and the match was perfect. The couch and loveseat look like new.
    Debbie, Littleton, OR
    5 out of 5
    January 12, 2017
    Awesome product! 2:1 mix of walnut and mocha colors.
    Linda H
    5 out of 5
    January 11, 2017
    I just wanted to let you know my leather couches turned out great!!! I mixed together the two colors like you suggested, and it blended right in with my existing color. I let it dry then mixed together
    the dye and clear prep-finish and went over both couches, top to bottom. The couches are almost 20 years old and they look new again. I never thought it would be this easy to repair leather furniture..I'm
    So happy!!! Thanks again for helping me.
    Mike
    5 out of 5
    December 1, 2016
    Analysis results recommended 1:1 Eggplant:Mahogany. Color is exact, and the loveseat looks brand new! I couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was. I have a clay / taupe couch and love seat that have been retired to the basement. They need this too, and I will send another color swatch for analysis.
    Yogi
    5 out of 5
    September 28, 2016
    I thought of getting rid of my leather sofa since the color was worn out in multiple places. As a last resort, I inquired locally with a leather restoration company who quoted upwards of $250 to fix it and I wasn't ready to pay that much for this 5 year old sofa. That's when I ran into Rub n Restore while doing some research online and I am so glad. To start with I wasn't sure what color blends with my sofa which is where the color analysis really helped. I was provided options and suggestions and I also spoke to customer service to make a decision. Based on that, I went with a 1:1 mixture of Walnut & Mahogany with Clear Prep + Finish. ...More
    I thought of getting rid of my leather sofa since the color was worn out in multiple places.
    As a last resort, I inquired locally with a leather restoration company who quoted upwards of $250 to fix it and I wasn't ready to pay that much for this 5 year old sofa.
    That's when I ran into Rub n Restore while doing some research online and I am so glad.
    To start with I wasn't sure what color blends with my sofa which is where the color analysis really helped.
    I was provided options and suggestions and I also spoke to customer service to make a decision.
    Based on that, I went with a 1:1 mixture of Walnut & Mahogany with Clear Prep + Finish.
    The task of applying the color was a breeze and took me around 4 hours with a total DIY cost of $100.
    And my sofa looks like a new one now. I highly recommend Rub n Restore.
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    Terese, Austin, TX
    5 out of 5
    September 18, 2016
    That is my 15 year old sofa! I thought for sure that the product would spruce it up a little but the results were ridiculously amazing. There is no trick photography. I used a 2:1 mix of Rust and Mahogany. That is literally 20 minutes of rubbing some dye with a sponge. Drinking a margarita for 30 minutes, then going back over with clear for 5 minutes. I had a leather person at my house three years ago that wanted $2k to restore my leather. I can't thank you enough. And btw- your customer service was over the top- I wish every business was like. I am going to cry!!!ā€
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    Rose, Urbana, IL
    5 out of 5
    June 27, 2016
    Pics of my first before and after. My husband thought I was crazy when he loaded up the $80 leather sofa bed. He could not believe how wonderful it turned out! The longest part was mixing my own color using your stock options. I only dyed the bottom cushions and arm rest. I love restoring things, thanks again for your great product!ā€
    Kristina, El Sobrante, CA
    5 out of 5
    May 31, 2015
    I am supremely pleased with the outcome, and it’s a beautiful addition to my home.

    Kristina stenciled a cobblestone pattern onto an ottoman using Ash, Slate, Peppercorn, Ivory, Camel, and Turquoise. The project is documented in her blog, The Brain Squirrel Monologues.
    Mera, Anchorage, AK
    5 out of 5
    October 17, 2014
    As you can see there are lots of tufts and folds on the chair, but it was really simple to dye. You just sort of pull and smooth the creases back and rub the sponge over all of it. It honestly couldn’t be easier. If not for job and kid duties this could have been done in a single day, but I did it over several mornings and evenings. In fact there were a few mornings when I got dressed for work, went down to the basement to put on a quick coat of dye, and then headed out the door for the day. It’s not a messy process at all!

    Mera used a mixture of Camel and Cognac. Read the full blog at RedHouseWest.
    Kinsey, Springfield, MO
    5 out of 5
    July 30, 2013
    This project was SO EASY. It took about 20 minutes to stain both chairs and another 15 minutes to apply the clear sealing coat. Vinyl furniture will never intimidate me ever again. I don't know how many times I've passed up a cute piece of furniture because it was the wrong color. Well, not anymore. This stuff, it's magic. And not only is it for furniture, but it can be used on purses, shoes, wallets, etc. The project list is endless.


    Kinsey used a mixture of Rust and Camel. Read the entire blog post at Sincerely, Kinsey.
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