Customer Reviews & Photos of Rub 'n Restore®

Picture of customer's faded aniline leather couch before
Picture of real customer's aniline leather couch after refinishing with Cognac Rub n Restore

Customer reviews

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4.8491604734379 out of 5
Based on 3633 reviews
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Lynda Dierker
5 out of 5
April 10, 2025
Absolutely Amazing Product!
Rub 'n Restore completely transformed my furniture! I restored a large leather club chair using the Rust color and a smaller side chair in Walnut—both turned out beautifully. The process took about 6 coats over 3 days, and I finished it off with the protector for extra durability. I let everything dry fully for 48 hours before putting the cushions back on, and now both pieces look incredible, although the pictures do not do justice to the actual transformation. The product is super easy to use, and the tutorial videos are clear and easy to follow. The results speak for themselves—check out my before-and-after photos! I’ve already recommended...More
Rub 'n Restore completely transformed my furniture! I restored a large leather club chair using the Rust color and a smaller side chair in Walnut—both turned out beautifully. The process took about 6 coats over 3 days, and I finished it off with the protector for extra durability. I let everything dry fully for 48 hours before putting the cushions back on, and now both pieces look incredible, although the pictures do not do justice to the actual transformation.
The product is super easy to use, and the tutorial videos are clear and easy to follow. The results speak for themselves—check out my before-and-after photos! I’ve already recommended Rub 'n Restore to everyone I know who has leather in need of a refresh. IT IS AMAZING.
Michael Cochrane
5 out of 5
April 7, 2025
Chocolate rub and restore
Great customer service! I used on our couch. Great product!
KGM
5 out of 5
April 4, 2025
Great product. I ordered a standard color that was to light, then ordered a shade that was darker. Had to mix the two to get the right color for my chair but it looks brand new. Adheres easily to the leather and easy to "bleed" into chair existing color to get a perfect match.
Espresso Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Ann Haywood
5 out of 5
April 1, 2025
New look to outdated leather
Loved the whole process! Was easier and turned out better than expected. Great customer service and support every step of the way. I had enough color to also redo an old faded ottoman. I may add an additional coat but all in all love the new look! Thx!
Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Christmas 2024
Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
+5
Zana M
5 out of 5
March 29, 2025
Absolutely blown away
I’m absolutely amazed at the results. We’ve had this well loved leather sectional in our family room for 12 years, it’s in great condition physically, but the color had faded and looked horrible. I saw this product on TikTok and figured it was worth a try. I wish I would have done a true before/after photo but after doing the test spot I was so excited that I just jumped right in lol. We did 2 coats of mahogany and 2 coats of sealer and it was completely dry and non-transferring by the time I checked on it 3 hours later. We were sitting on it again same day. It looks amazing now and even better, we used less than 6oz (bought the 18oz) for an ...More
I’m absolutely amazed at the results. We’ve had this well loved leather sectional in our family room for 12 years, it’s in great condition physically, but the color had faded and looked horrible. I saw this product on TikTok and figured it was worth a try. I wish I would have done a true before/after photo but after doing the test spot I was so excited that I just jumped right in lol. We did 2 coats of mahogany and 2 coats of sealer and it was completely dry and non-transferring by the time I checked on it 3 hours later. We were sitting on it again same day. It looks amazing now and even better, we used less than 6oz (bought the 18oz) for an oversized 5 seat reclining sectional!!!! We applied it with a gloved hand and then buffed with a microfiber cloth as we noticed right away the sponge absorbed too much product and didn’t spread it super well and at the time we were worried about running out of product. There are no streaks or splotches and the sealer gave it a nice sheen. I love the result.
Kevin
5 out of 5
March 25, 2025
Fantastic product!
Worked exactly as advertised. Easy to use and results were great!
Chocolate Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Chocolate Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Kristy
5 out of 5
March 24, 2025
Sofa
My sofa looks brand new. This product was very easy to use. I would highly recommend it.
Emily McGee
5 out of 5
March 18, 2025
Believe
This stuff really works. We have done a leather living room set and car seats both with fabulous results!
Mubashar Shahab
4 out of 5
March 14, 2025
Wonderful Product
It works well and is easy to use. I converted my tan leather sofa set and ottoman into a lovely grey colour and it looks great and with 6 months of use - it still looks fine. The products may be a bit expensive but are highly recommended!
Steve
5 out of 5
March 12, 2025
Awesome Product
I had a vinyl headliner in a sailboat that yellowed from kerosene heater, used all types of cleaners to no avail. It took 4 or 5 coats of rub and restore but the headliner looks great!! So impressed with this product!
Smoke Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Original color
Smoke Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
+2
Sandra Mueller
3 out of 5
March 11, 2025
Hopeful
Easy to apply love the color! I have had to do touchups on the seat three times as it scrapes off.
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
Walnut Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
After 4 coats Rust color used
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Lynda Dierker
5 out of 5
March 10, 2025
Love these products!
I’ve completed 2 projects, it’s amazing how easy it is to apply and the results are spectacular! The photos are not in order. I also used filled on side chair and protection both chairs.
Phill
1 out of 5
March 8, 2025
Do Not Get, I spent hours prepping my motorcycle seat correctly for it to not match color I asked for.
yup it changed the color of my leather seat did everything right I even sent them photos ,and there reply was send me some photos and you have to do this to get that color. So the butterscotch was not butterscotch it was more like a burnt orange ,I feal like they sent me buckskin and relabeled it or was wrong paint. OH don't get it wet afterword get ready for stained clothes. and i used sealer two days time to dry.
Reply from Lesandre Barley:
The color you received is Butterscotch and can be confirmed by the lot number on the bottom of the bottle. According to your order history, you did not purchase any sealer, which is needed to seal the pigment and improve durability on a change of color. Using other products will likely get a suboptimal result. Had you reached out to us prior to undertaking this project, we would have given you this information about motorcycle seats, offered you free color swatches, and ensured a better result.
Custom Color Service photo review
Custom Color Service photo review
So refreshing! Almost like new:)
Custom Color Service photo review
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Diane Walker
5 out of 5
February 28, 2025
I fell back in love with my dirty damaged sofas after the rub n restore custom color. The expert advice and guidance from the company was greatly appreciated. Thank you sooo much!!
Mark Beattie
5 out of 5
February 26, 2025
Custom color
Lots of help and really good color match - very good product
A MESS… but I will use since I paid $89
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Jessica Miller
1 out of 5
February 25, 2025
A mess! Order arrived leaking
Won’t be shopping with them $89 for a bottle and they charge $2 additional for insurance which I should not have to pay for! I already spent $127 they claim that I opted out but it’s still paid for to arrive in good condition! The same way they can’t foresee neither can I the customer! I expect my items to arrive in great condition! Amazon has some that just as great quality for a more reasonable price and guess what they DO NOT MAKE YOU PAY EXTRA MONEY FOR THEIR ERRORS…. I have not used it to give a satisfactory review for the actual product but I’ll update when I actually use the product! The cleaner is okay I did use that and it came in gr...More
Won’t be shopping with them $89 for a bottle and they charge $2 additional for insurance which I should not have to pay for! I already spent $127 they claim that I opted out but it’s still paid for to arrive in good condition! The same way they can’t foresee neither can I the customer! I expect my items to arrive in great condition! Amazon has some that just as great quality for a more reasonable price and guess what they DO NOT MAKE YOU PAY EXTRA MONEY FOR THEIR ERRORS…. I have not used it to give a satisfactory review for the actual product but I’ll update when I actually use the product! The cleaner is okay I did use that and it came in great condition! It was worth $9!
Reply from Lesandre Barley:
We offer Damage & Delivery Protection to help cover issues like damage in transit, freezing, or theft -- factors beyond our and your control. You chose to opt out of this $2 coverage, accepting the risk. As a goodwill gesture, we offered a free 2 oz. bottle if you met us halfway on shipping, but you declined. Based upon our discussion, it sounds like the products are still usable, and we wish you success with your project.
Ms Melissa D Barnette
5 out of 5
February 24, 2025
Camel dye
Color name is definitely accurate. But is lighter than the picture on web. Amazingly easy to put on!! And covered my chair in two coats. I couldn’t believe how simple it was, how fast it dries, and flawless it looked when done
Dave Jarzab
5 out of 5
February 17, 2025
Saved my couch
The coloring of my leather couch was wearing away where my head rests, revealing the dark gray leather underneath. I used the taupe paint, some marine white and a bit of my own blue acrylic for a perfect match. You would never know the fixed area was there unless using a magnifying glass!
Kevin Odermatt
5 out of 5
February 17, 2025
Very Happy
Used the Marine white on my center console that has the typical Florida mildew in the vinyl. Took about 5 coats but covered it up really nice. I recommend watching the videos they post. I used a sponge and wiped but quickly realized you have to pat it otherwise you see streaks. Recommend getting the swatches as I bought the beige also and it was no where close.
Picture of ottoman after recoloring with Rub n Restore camel semi-aniline leather finish
Picture of semi-aniline leather ottoman in living room
Picture of ottoman after application of camel color Rub n Restore
Picture of aniline leather ottoman exhibiting stains
Picture of ottoman after recoloring with Rub n Restore camel semi-aniline leather finish
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June
5 out of 5
February 14, 2025
Thanks for your excellent service and quality product.
Just letting you know how happy I am with my leather bench after using Rub'n Restore on it. Once I got the correct color figured out from your leather samples, and your advice, the actual application process was very quick and easy. I applied two coats of sealer and leather finish. Our worn, but loved, grey green leather bench looks fresh now and the rich camel color is exactly what I was trying to get to. What a great project.

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Carrie Ackerman
5 out of 5
February 13, 2025
I love this product!
I have ordered 2 different colors and both turned out beautifully.
Evelyn Cardona
5 out of 5
February 12, 2025
Marine White color
Great coverage, easy to use. Although I used the same color as the chair.
Picture of leather couch transformed with Rub n Restore water based leather paint in purple Plum color
Picture of worn and dirty semi-aniline leather couch
Picture of leather chair transformed with purple Plum Rub n Restore leather dye
Picture of worn, faded tan leather chair
Picture of leather couch transformed with Rub n Restore water based leather paint in purple Plum color
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Lou
5 out of 5
February 10, 2025
before and after
Thanks so much for your help. The furniture looks great.
Cherrywood Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Cherrywood Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Couch - After
Cherrywood Vinyl & Leather Finish photo review
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Greg
5 out of 5
February 8, 2025
Extremely Happy
14 year old couch and loveseat were showing their age and wear. Hated the thought of possibly replacing them as they were still in very sound shape. Discovered Rub ‘n Restore online, watched the videos, read the reviews, exchanged messages with Lesandre, ordered a few swatches and received her guidance. Decided to give it a shot. So glad that I did. The color selection was exactly what I was looking for. Following the directions provided by Lesandre, the process went very smoothly. I took my time and completed both pieces in a day. 16 oz of color and 8 oz of sealer covered both pieces with plenty left over for future needs, if any. Ve...More
14 year old couch and loveseat were showing their age and wear. Hated the thought of possibly replacing them as they were still in very sound shape. Discovered Rub ‘n Restore online, watched the videos, read the reviews, exchanged messages with Lesandre, ordered a few swatches and received her guidance. Decided to give it a shot. So glad that I did. The color selection was exactly what I was looking for. Following the directions provided by Lesandre, the process went very smoothly. I took my time and completed both pieces in a day. 16 oz of color and 8 oz of sealer covered both pieces with plenty left over for future needs, if any. Very happy with the results.
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