Custom Color Service

$120

Send a sample, and email photos to customize a matching color for your vinyl or leather.

This fee is for labor (see the process and timeline below). The color is a separate cost: 8 oz. is the order minimum for $56; the 16 oz. size is a better value at $89. Your formula and a master swatch will be kept on file should you ever re-order.

Formulation and re-order fees are non-refundable. We do not accept returns on Custom Colors.

Find a Sample

The bigger the better. Color matches will not be guaranteed on samples smaller than 2″ x 3″ size. Samples 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 blue 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).

Swatches taken from the frame or under cushions may not match the rest of the piece, which means a Custom Color may not either, and you will have to do more blending or refinish the entire piece. In this instance, you may prefer using one of our standard colors.

Send a Sample

Print Custom Color Request Form

  1. Complete the form, and let us know if you want an 8 oz. or 16 oz. size.
  2. Email photos to info@rubnrestore.com to help us assess your project.
  3. Add orders@rubnrestore.com and info@rubnrestore.com to your contacts so we don’t land in spam.
  4. If needed, apply blue painters’ tape to your sample to show which color to match. Do not apply scotch or packing tape, which can damage the finish or leave residue.
  5. Insure any valuable components with the carrier.
  6. Send your sample and completed form to:

Rub ‘n Restore, Inc.
PO Box 1149 (US Mail only)
39585 Lund Rd. (UPS & FedEx only)
Paonia, CO 81428-1149
USA

The Process & Timeline

Upon receipt of your sample, we email you with either an invoice or request for more information. Once paid, we begin formulation. This is usually completed in just 1-2 business days. However, if we have a lot of Custom Colors in the queue, it may take up to a week. When it ships, you’ll receive a tracking number along with any specific recommendations for use.

We begin by mixing a small amount of color and test it directly on your sample. We examine it in direct sunlight and indoors. We adjust the color accordingly and re-examine until we are satisfied with the formula. This is a painstaking process done with a professional eye. No computer can read the color on a textured surface nor write a formula as accurately, and certainly not without human refinement. This is especially true with base-and-print or marbled aniline leathers.

We then expand the formula to the desired volume. This final color is tested once more on your sample and adjusted if necessary. We stain a piece of scrap leather or vinyl. Half is returned to you with your order (and any components you may have sent); the other is retained on file in the event of a re-order.

Please note, pigments drift. Despite having a formula and swatch on file, if you re-order, we go through the whole song-and-dance again, and so a re-mix fee is charged.

148 reviews for Custom Color Service

  1. Amy
    5 out of 5
    October 16, 2015
    we sent a sample of our sectional to be matched and were surprised that it matches exactly. I didn't have to do the whole sectional because it is the same colour. I have done 3 pieces of furniture now and love the ease of applying this product. Drying time is quick so I just apply after the kids go to bed and I know it will be dry for use in the morning. Well worth the money!
    Steve G
    5 out of 5
    October 2, 2015
    I needed two custom colors done. The colors are right on and the application was way easier than I expected. If you follow the procedures and give this product the right amount of drying time the results are phenomenal.
    Anonymous
    5 out of 5
    September 30, 2015
    Cc mixed the perfect color. She sent it the day after I ordered it. The product is easy to apply...just takes a little elbow grease!
    Lisa M
    5 out of 5
    September 21, 2015
    I just wanted to follow up on the dye you created for me. OH MY!!!!!!!!!!! Itā€™s incredible. I couldnā€™t be more pleased with your product! I will tell anyone and everyone what a great product you guys have!!!! Thank you again for your assistance with this.
    Sandee
    5 out of 5
    August 24, 2015
    I really doubted my worn areas could be covered without showing some of the damage. I have covered the side arms (worn area) of both my chairs with this product and they look like new. The color match is amazing and I should really do the whole chair to make everything look like new.
    Gillian
    5 out of 5
    August 17, 2015
    Thanks for sending the leather dye for my sofa so quickly - the colour match was great and I am really pleased with the result, after just 3 applications the stain has almost disappeared. I will do a couple more thin coats just to be sure. Even if it comes through again I know that I can quickly touch it up - I have plenty of dye left!

    Thanks again - very pleased and will recommend you to anyone who asks!
    Ron M
    5 out of 5
    August 14, 2015
    Product worked great ā€“ sofa looks like new. Thanks again.
    Sherri
    5 out of 5
    July 22, 2015
    I wanted to again say thank you for the advice and encouragement to tackle my leather. The custom color was just fine. I applied it by sponge. How cool was it where the leather had been sun damaged to see color on it again! The products were great. I chose to not completely cover the entire couch, but blend in where needed. The clear coat is also a great product. So glad I found you guys! I love sitting on our couches again!
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    Anita
    5 out of 5
    July 22, 2015
    Our old faded dirty furniture got a new life! We were very pleased with the results overall. We kind of wish we would have changed the color to a dark chocolate for something different now. CC did a color match to the original color. It was a lot of work. Took 2 coats of clear finish and 5 coats of color then one more coat of clear finish. We still have to try and clean the brass buttons. But it sure looks a lot better than it did! Thank you for a great product!
    Marcelo Cruz
    4 out of 5
    July 10, 2015
    My custom order color was a little bit lighter in color, but I just did the whole sofa anyway and problem solved. Would definitely recommend to family and friends if they need to restore their sofas.
    Mike
    5 out of 5
    July 5, 2015
    We thought out vinyl sofa in our RV was done. We had cracks in the vinyl and it looked horrible. We found Rub n Restore and Wow... The sofa looks great! The custom color matching was spot on, you cannot tell the difference! Thanks so much!
    Laura Vaivada
    5 out of 5
    July 5, 2015
    I had two different leather sets - both dark green. One I changed to a custom cognac colour, the other to a custom dark grey/brown. Both projects turned into huge successes. I can't believe how we were not only able to protect our investments in our furniture (one set was 20 years old; the other 10), but how both sets look new again. We've had so many compliments on our new decor, with the "new" pieces at the centre. The product is excellent and I'd recommend it to anyone. Not only that, but the customer service was OUTSTANDING, personal, and most helpful. Well done, ladies.
    Laura Vaivada
    5 out of 5
    July 5, 2015
    I ordered two custom colors for two separate projects, at the same time. I sent in one piece of vinyl with the color I wanted for one leather set, and a painted piece of vinyl with the cother color I wanted for the other leather set. Both were perfect matches and I couldn't be happier.
    Danny
    5 out of 5
    June 26, 2015
    Leather chair applied 2 coats. No clear applied yet. Wow it looks new again. I have the sofa and L seat to do still. Wish I knew about this color mix before I purchased new furniture. Lesson learned. Thank you.
    Bob, Hubbard, Ohio
    5 out of 5
    June 9, 2015
    We have finished restoring our sofa, chairs and ottoman and are very happy with the results! The process was very easy. I applied about 3 coats of dye and finished off with a single coat of clear. Thanks for your helpā€¦you have a great product.
    Crystal
    5 out of 5
    April 28, 2015
    I can not say enough good things about my experience with Rub N Restore. I have a purse, expensive purse, and the color was gone from the handles. It was my fault but it is a long story so will not get into that. Anyway, I took it to leather shops and shoe repair shops just to see if someone could match the color and fix it. Everyone said no they couldn't. I eventually sent it to Leather Spa in NY and they did fix it but after one use it starting wearing off. So it ended up looking exactly the same as before they "fixed it". In all fairness to them they did say it would be a temporary fix. But I was desperate. So eventually I found Ru...More
    I can not say enough good things about my experience with Rub N Restore. I have a purse, expensive purse, and the color was gone from the handles. It was my fault but it is a long story so will not get into that. Anyway, I took it to leather shops and shoe repair shops just to see if someone could match the color and fix it. Everyone said no they couldn't. I eventually sent it to Leather Spa in NY and they did fix it but after one use it starting wearing off. So it ended up looking exactly the same as before they "fixed it". In all fairness to them they did say it would be a temporary fix. But I was desperate. So eventually I found Rub N Restore on the internet and contacted them. They were so helpful and I sent them the purse and they said they could match the color and repair it. I got it back the next week. I was so surprised to open the box and see my purse looking almost like I bought it yesterday. Color was a perfect match. They even sent me the costume color so I could do repairs myself if I need to in the future. They have been so helpful, contacting me by phone to discuss the project. I just can't praise them enough. I am so grateful I found them and they did this for me.
    Jon
    5 out of 5
    April 1, 2015
    One of the best products I've ever used on a leather vehicle interior, matter of fact, I'll say it's one of the best products I've used on any vehicle, and I have been in the automotive service field for over 30 years! Great people too! I ordered two custom colors so far, and the color has been perfect. Been showing the results to everyone!! Can't say enough good things about it!
    Chris Hejmanowski
    5 out of 5
    February 27, 2015
    Quick turnaround with a personal touch.
    Holly, St. Louis, MO
    5 out of 5
    January 24, 2015
    Wow! Thanks!
    DL
    4 out of 5
    January 12, 2015
    It took quite awhile for me to receive the custom mixed bottle. However I am so glad I had it done, wanted to say that it matched perfectly, unless a person knows what they are looking for , you can't tell anything, wish I had taken a before and after picture. Thank you very much for the great match that was done. I will pass the word to anyone I know that needs this product.
    Again, Thanks.
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