Customer Reviews and Before-After Photos

Used this to spruce up a leather suitcase repurposed as a coffee table. It looks fine. Darker than I hoped. I'm most concerned about the warning label saying "Suspected of causing cancer". I used the conditioner/ sealer product for several layers after coloring, but red coloring wipes off the table when I try to clean with a damp cloth, even after drying and a week later.

I have to tell you: I'm NOT an artistic person and have NO talent for painting anything. If I could transform my old garage sale bought chair in this amazing brand new piece that is lightning my living room, I bet you can do the same! See the pictures!

Well I completed my project and it took me about four days; as I am retired I had no reason to hurry plus after doing the prep I wanted to be sure it was completely dry. Yes, like painting, the prep is usually the most important and time consuming.



We were going from the coffee brown (that's east coast regular) to the sage green, and with each coat it got greener but after three coats - we were very

satisfied with the color at that point and had gone through about 7 or more ounces of the 16 ounce bottle I purchased. I then let it dry for a day and applied a 50/50 mix of the color and the prep & seal, let it dry for a couple of days and put it back where it belonged. I wanted to be more accurate with the 50/50 mix so I used a small pickle jar, drilled a few small holes in the cover (don't forget one hole as a breather) and poured out the mix onto my sponge. Worked great.



So now I am pretty well set for the football season - if there is one.....??

Step by step instructions were most helpful for this novice user.  I think the photos will attest to that.  The hint about mixing color with Prep and finish was useful so I did not have to order custom color.

We only did the areas of the couch that were most impacted by sun, lotion etc.   For those who knew the problems (4 people besides us) they think it looks so great.  Those who don’t have not said a word because they don’t even know there was a problem.   We thank you two because the color was a spot on match and you stand by your commitment.  And it only cost $26.00.   We are soooo happy and have you to thank.  We will not only recommend you but we will use your product in the future.    You are the best in the business!

I am in love with this product and company. My leather furniture is in excellent condition, I just wanted a color change. I received bids to do all pieces for $2000+. I spent under $200 to do it myself and I couldn’t be happier with my result! I want to go out and start buying used leather furniture to restore and transform!! I’m a believer! Thank you so much!!

WOW!!!!!!!  The footrest and front edge of the cushion of the unit on the left is the one that was redone.  It took me less than an hour and is perfect.  Thank you very much!!!!

My project included multiple corner hole repairs to my vinyl RV couch which was due to my cat, who is obsessed with anything leather or vinyl!



I am extremely pleased with the entire process!



I appreciate the excellent customer service from Lesandre.  She was able to recommend exactly what I needed and how to get the best results in trying to repair a tricky small corner areas along with how to best color match for a final finish color to where it is now barely noticeable!!!!



I also appreciate the precise instructions and having a custom kit put together for only what I needed as I was not sure where to even start!



Thank you so much, all of the products and materials you sent worked GREAT!  Highly recommend!!!

I'm completely blown away by the finished project! I used "Midnight Blue" on my sun-warped "blue" leather chairs and think they actually look better than when I originally bought them. I used roughly three coats of the color and then finished with one coat of the Clear+Prep and Finish Conditioner. Extremely happy with this product and the results.

Love this product. Great for making glazes and for giving a satin or gloss finish. See the cognac section for our photos of 2 couches and a chair and ottoman we dyed to match

I was happy with The results. 2 coats were sufficient . I was expecting more of paste/ lotion . The first application I used the gloves you sent and they were too short and I had dye all over my application hand. The second coat I used longer sturdier rubber gloves and had no stains on me! I would use your products again and refer others to do so . Thanks! What should I use to condition the now treated sofa and chair.

I purchased this chair from Crate and Barrel almost 15 years ago. It was originally a caramel brown but got very faded and worn over the years. I tried a leather conditioner but it didn't make much of a difference. So glad I found rub n restore. I love the rich chocolate brown color - I used espresso - 2 coats, with a bit of the clear coat. It took me about 2 hours. Huge transformation.

I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but I thought why not! After receiving my sample CC called me within the next 2 business days as advertised. We discussed the project and she got to work matching my vinyl color. My business is selling high end graphics to medical device companies so I know a lot about matching "brand" colors accurately. CC nailed the vinyl match. After numerous light coats the worn areas began to disappear. I was honestly amazed! Additional coats along with the Prep + Finish Sealer made the worn areas look almost new. I am blown away by the results and am recommending the product and services to all my boating friends. Working with CC was a pleasure.

The color turned out beautiful! I learned the importance of the Clear Prep and Finish and proper preparation. Order plenty of Clear Prep and Finish! I should have sanded some of the leather prior but I honestly didn't know it was scaly until I began coloring it. It took about 7 or 8 coats alternated with Prep and Seal to cover the back of the couch properly but the products are amazing. I can't believe it's my 22 year old furniture that has moved 13 times and had been in storage for 2 years prior to moving to Hawaii where it gets sun exposure in our living room. I am ever grateful and look forward to finishing up the love seat next week.

Products worked exactly as advertised. Quick and easy to apply. Sectional which is 23 years old restored to new condition with only 6 hours work, cleaning to final finish. CC & Lesandre's expert advice prior to starting the project helped greatly.

Ok- after reading all of the reviews I decided to jump in and take on my own project (in lieu of spending $10k+ over buying new). Here's my thoughts after completing 1 couch:



Absolutely amazing result. Almost unbelievable. Very painstaking and time consuming (6 hrs on the couch) but well worth the result. Took 4 + coats as I was making a major color change. I suggest starting in an area that won't be seen (if possible). Best applicator I found were wax applicators from the auto parts store (none are included with the product). Definitely want to dampen the applicator before applying and to eliminate any streaks in the final coat - wet the sponge a bit more. This is the trickiest step. Again- results are amazing. Hair dryer is a critical tool for quick drying between cushions and subsequent coats. I did not use wax paper after application and had no issues. Can't say enough good things about the product and the owners. Great customer service. The only 2 items I would mention: the color samples they sent me were a bit darker than my finished product but that was fine with me. Also, I can't speak to the longevity of the finish as I just completed my project a week ago. Good luck to all! You wont be disappointed.

We first baught the cherry red color and sent it back because it was not a match for our lazy boy collection.

Got some color swatches which they recommend. Found the mahogany color and it was perfect.

I bought the black dye, it works as advertised. A couple passes over the dried compound was suffice to get the depth of color I needed. However, when I received the package, the cap must not be secured properly and some of the dye had leaked out and dried on the bottle. The spillage happened to be right over the information panel of the label.

Great product which did everything I wanted it to do. The base prep product set up the vinyl so applying the dye was quick and simple. The added bonus was the great service. I filled out questionnaire from which I got back product recommendation with quantities all filled out on an order form. They included everything you need to do the project. That made ordering easy. The instruction were easy to follow and spot on with what I needed to know.

My email question was answered the same day so I felt supported throughout the process.

Thank you!

I used this product along with the Tobacco Vinyl and Leather Finish to give an old leather side chair a great new look. I followed Lesandre's instructions pretty carefully and was truly amazed by how good my chair looks! No more dated 1980s burgundy leather!

This product is fantastic - (I am now mourning an older leather couch that my father in law owned that we gave away because we didn't know how to make it look better). It was so simple to use - do exactly as you are told by Lesandre. Follow the directions, watch the videos and you can't possibly go wrong. I am now in the process of doing another white chair and we ended up being game enough to purchase a second hand double recliner that was in rough shape because I am confident I could repair and restore it. I did it over an evening with good light and a couple of red wines. I highly recommend it (the red wine too!)

Our couches were given to us after they were put into storage with plastic over them and had yellowed. I’ve been wishing we could see them in their prime for years now! I knew they were in crumby condition but when compared to how they look now I didn’t realize how bad they had gotten!

It’s definitely scary seeing it go on! It’s like watery paint! But then the water dried and just the color is left. I did two couches and it took a little over an hour for each one. A large bottle (yes it needs lots of layers but not as much when covering lighter colors) it lasted for both couches but not the backside of the one against the wall so I’m getting another small bottle to finish.

Overall it’s amazing!! Texture after feels chalky at first when compared to the greasy old seats but already smoother after a day. Maybe it’s nice with the clear sealer but I way prefer a matte finish so I won’t be using the clear coat.

I’m trying to think of all the other couches I can do this to now!!

I can’t say enough about this product and the repair kit. I have a 13 year old sofa and love seat that were really showing their age, plus we have a bunny who bite several holes in the seats. I ordered the dye, repair kit, cleaner and sealer. The shipping was super fast too! So I cleaned and prepped my sofas, and this is the point where they looked like I got them from a dumpster🤣 I have to say none of the products had strong odors ( I am chemical sensitive, I didn’t even notice a smell at all). The repair kit was so easy to use, I followed the directions plus watched some videos on YouTube from rub n restore. Once my patches were dry and ready I started dying the couches, it was sooooo easy! It took a couple of hours to do each one because you want to put a few coats on, but the couches didn’t take long to dry at all. I did it right in my living room. The new color “Honey” is FABULOUS! The sample swatch I got was identical to how the couches turned out. I couldn’t be happier! Thank you Rub n Restore for making such amazing products, and for taking time to make all the videos to show us how to do this!!

My pontoon boat seats were badly in need of restoration. A couple were severely sun-damaged with a few holes (dog nail damage) that I needed to patch. For all but the most severely damaged, the result was amazing. I need to do more work and/or replace the vinyl in a couple of instances. The picture is before/after on a pad that was pretty sun-burned. On the top/most exposed to sun surfaces, I used the fill to put a thin coat on the entire surface with great results. Thanks for solving at least most of my vinyl problem.

My family left behind two months of grease, grime and ground in ink marks in my beautiful beige leather. I was devastated, But after cleaning it and applying Rub n Restore my sectional looks NEW! I’m getting ready to color match my sisters leather and completely amaze her.

I LOVE LOVE this team and product! I bought a hot tub since we have to stay home during these times. The only one that was available was this bright green one. Unless you wanted to spend 3-4 times more. I was going t to spray paint it but then came across RubNRestore. I emailed them with my project and questions and they told me what to get and HOW to do everything. I had to get Clear Prep+Finish™ Conditioning Sealer and the pigment color Slate. I was a little worried because sometimes they make things look too easy. Well with the help from Lesandre I was able to make a cheap hot tub look super nice.. My husband was blown away and my kids were so happy. I am super impressed. The product is very easy to use and very forgiving. It also goes a long way.

After using a product on my black plastic trim on my two vehicles, it left white spots that would not come off. I called that company who told me to use rubbing compound or very high grit sandpaper, nothing worked. I was on the internet researching solutions when I saw a video of a woman from Rub and Restore using a black dye on her vehicle trim and it looked awesome. I called Rub and Restore and they told me exactly what to do and I bought a bottle of their black dye. It worked perfectly! After trying a number of things that all failed, this product worked perfectly. This is the second time I used products from Rub and Restore in the last two months with amazing success and results. The first was my two sofas. The people there are extremely helpful and friendly. They’ll spend as much time with you until you have a full understanding of exactly what you need to do. They are truly a 5 star company and produce an amazing product!!

Bought this product with a bit of skepticism that it could restore our leather couch which had seen a lot of use of the years. I stand corrected. The application was easy and the results are fabulous. Our couch looks new again.

I've nearly completed an auto seat repair and the product and training video I watched seem to be going as planned. Most everything is better the more experience you have but this seemed easy from the start.

I bought a Natuzi leather couch on Craigslist for $150 because I have pets and didn't want to spend a fortune on new only to have it thrashed. It was well built but had some discoloration and scratching. A friend suggested I recondition it and I found rub & retire videos on YouTube. Seemed too good to be true but I ordered it. Got my shipment in a few days, and after a few hours it was like I had a brand new couch. It's absolutely foolproof and felt like magic. It is the single most rewarding diy project I ever have done. I'll never buy new leather again.

I used this on 4 cracked leather chairs that I thought I'd have to replace and now they're smooth and look new. The excellent instruction videos on the website made it easy to apply the product correctly and a small jar was enough for the whole project. I wish I'd taken before photos so I can show you how well it worked.

My leather Corvette seat needed repair. Something got in it that ruined the finish. Instead of the glossy black appearance, it was grey and flat. One treatment and the seat looks new. It was easy to use and the stuff works. As important, the RNR person I spoke with was as helpful and professional as they come. 5 well-earned, un-inflated, no-flattery, well-deserved stars.

I had tried some other coloring agents and found that they just eventually rubbed off and seemed to accelerate the finish on my leather. The product I bought from Rub n' Restore was a custom color and perfect. The coloring agent is hanging tough and so is the hole repair!

I researched various ways to restore the plastic interior pieces of my Camaro and came across this product. I'm pretty impressed with the coverage. I followed the plastic prep instructions and applied. I'm curious to see how it holds up to the elements mainly the sun exposure. Hoping it lasts better than painting. Very happy! Thank you! I posted pics of before and after.

I was skeptical upon reading reviews and when I purchased this product as it sounded way too good to be true. Our couch is 20 years old and besides the blue color that we hate, is in fantastic shape. They just don’t make couches like this anymore. The leather is such high quality and after seeing our friends fork over upwards of 10k for a new leather couch only for it to wear and break down within a few years, we knew we had to give this a shot. I would recommend to anyone in our position. If you love your couch but are tired of the color, this is the product to buy.

The finish and color worked pretty well considering we used it on microfiber. Even though your instructions say it's not for microfiber there may be situations where it may work. So we tried it. the color looks great but it took two coats to cover sufficiently. The sectional looks great and is much better than before. The only problem we have is that the color tends to come off on clothing. After trying for years to find a product that would work with microfiber, we found this to be very useful. My recommendation is never buy microfiber furniture that is made to appear like leather. Our next sectional will be leather or cloth. If I had a real leather piece of furniture, I would definitely use your product to renew the color.

Followed directions but made vinyl look dull and worn. Was hoping for a shiny finish. Worked ok on seat belts but I would not recommend on your vinyl.

I was able to extend the life of our 18 year old sofa, loveseat and ottoman. This set has been used by my family with 4 kids for 18 years. I prepared each piece by vacuuming and then wiping it down with rubbing alcohol on a damp t shirt. I sprayed my sponge with a spray bottle of water and then added a couple of coats of the slate color. I sprayed my sponge with water every so often. I recommend having good ventilation. It takes patience and I worked in short spurts of no more than 45 minutes or so. I topped it with a sponge sprayed with water, 2 squirts color and 1 squirt sealer. When I tried the sealer alone it was too shiny for me. I tried to remember to stir the color now and then. My husband made a tool to cover the upholstery nailheads to facilitate painting around them. This was a game changer!



These ladies offer great customer service. I emailed and called with questions and they were patient and quick to respond. Thank you!

I was skeptical at first and then I tried it and it was so easy and has worked like magic! All my friends and family think I bought a new chair! Definitely would recommend

Was a bit skeptical, but was ready to donate old Copenhagen leather recliner that had been my father’s favorite for 40 years. Never liked the gold color so it was worth the try. THIS IS SO AMAZING that it took this 65 year old only 90 minutes and 3 coats to get a new beautiful chair. All the tucks, folds, seams, buttons, just a bit of patience and VOILA! Still have plenty left in case it needs a touch up down the road. Thank you so much.

Did not cover as well as I thought it would. I bought beige for my beige leather sofa. It took 3 coats and I can see the scratches and discoloration coming right through. It's only been a few weeks.

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

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.

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!

Have a weathered vinyl hot tub cover. Was easy to put on and covered well in 2 coats but does nothing to repair the look of the vinyl. All the cracks and lines still present. Would have liked a product that would have given me a smooth surface

Once again, could not be happier!!!  This chair was headed for the thrift store and now it is going to be a favorite chair in our den!  Thanks so much for great product.  Sharing your website with everyone!

I ordered this color on sunday and received it by wed . Super fast shipping! I began painting my couch that same night. It has excellent coverage. And I had more than enough for two coats. I told the whole world about this paint! I cant wait to do more projects with it

Twenty years ago I bought a peachy tan leather couch in a consignment store. I’ve never really liked the color, but the couch has been in good shape. I’m really pleased how this turned out! I used three coats of chili red, then mixed some cherrywood, chili red, and clear prep and finish to add a bit of mottling.



Then I was at a thrift store and bought a leather foot stool for $6.98. Since I still had some chili red left, I decided to try to make it match the couch. I used a small paintbrush with clear prep and finish in the scratches and worn places before I layered on the chili red color and mottled with a mix of red chili, cherrywood, and clear prep and finish. I love how this old footstool looks new again!



I'm 65 - and these projects are way easier to do than I expected! Not beyond the ability of a senior citizen. And they are fun.

This product did exactly what it said it would! I had about thrown the towel in on my leather dining chairs, thought my only option was to recover the leather. This was very easy, what took me the longest was going around the brass nails. My husband was shocked! My father-n-law, who worked at Drexel Heritage Furniture for 30 years, said they looked better now then when they were new! I did 6 dining room chairs, 3 coats each and I still have half the bottle left, of an 8oz bottle! Thank you! Thank you!

I finished my sofa project on Saturday and we cannot believe how well it turned out!  It's like we have a new sofa.  As you promised, mixing colors and experimenting with them was not all complicated and the application process was a breeze. I ended up using 1 part Espresso to 1 part Cherrywood. Thank you again for your guidance and encouragement over the phone.  It is definitely one of the most satisfying DIY projects I have done.  We brought a favorite leather briefcase back to life too.

This product is amazing! It does exactly what it says and was very easy. I was thinking my only choice to save my leather dining chairs was to recover them. Then I ran across Rub N Restore, it really saved my chairs! My father- n-law, who worked for Drexel Heritage Furniture for 30 years, said they look better now then when we first got them. I am so happy the way they turned out! I did 6 chairs, 3 coats each and still have half an 8oz bottle left. Thank you! Thank you!

I just wanted to send you the attached before and after photos of our vinyl couch restored using your products.  This couch is 25 years old, part of a living room set of couch, love seat, and armchair.  So the alternative to the $104 cost of restoration using your products was a whole new set of living-room furniture.  We couldn’t be more delighted with the results than we are:  the couch looks almost as good as new, and we figure we may well get another 25 years of use out of it.  Your color matching was perfect.  I was glad for the long shelf-life of your products, for it took me a year to get around to doing the restoration, and your dyes and sealer were as good as the day you sent them.  Thank you, thank you, for such great service and such a great product.  We certainly know where to turn for our next vinyl restoration project.

I just wanted to take the time provide you a review of your service and product. When I was looking into your product versus SEM paint you were extremely helpful in communicating the differences and I chose to try Rub n Restore.

My Yacht seats had yellow stains in them and after utilizing your product they came out looking brand new with such little effort. Your service and product was more than I hope for as they look new. The seats are soft and look brand new. I've enclosed a couple of a pictures before and after.

I have sold a couple of my yacht club buddies on your product and have already placed orders.

You have one satisfied customer.

I had used this marine white paint on our pontoon boat seats in Florida and was stunned by how easy it was to use and the end result. We live in Canada and accessing products from the USA during these pandemic times is not easy so I contacted Rubnrestore by phone and spoke to co owner CC advising her that I needed to restore our white vinyl seats of our pontoon boat here. CC was so helpful and arranged expedited shipping that allowed it to cross the border seamlessly. I received it less than 48 hours after ordering. I’ve now completed 2 coats and the upholstery looks brand new! And so easy to apply. Thank you CC. I highly recommend this product.

My seats were stained,worn and looked horrible. I had previously paid a professional restorer to fix them. They looked great until the first time someone sat on them and it all came off.

I applied this product myself and was shocked at how easy it was to use. The end result is that all my seats now look BRAND NEW !!!!!

Thank you for a great product !!!!!

Mark Maher

Hinckley Lake

New York

We have a ivory IKEA leather sofa and the beige dye is 100% the same color. The finish is so nice and our sofa looks brand new.

I totally recommend rubnrestore because the shipping is fast , the instruction is clear , and the product give my sofa a new life . I am glad I found this website. Thank you so much

Your product is AWESOME.



Thank you for your assistance/consultation on this project. It turned out perfectly!



Could not be happier with the color match and quality.

This product is fantastic! The white vinyl in my antique car had discolored. So far, I used it on the door panels and they look like new. Very easy to apply also. Highly recommended. Next project is the seat vinyl.

It turned out really well and I wanted you to see!

We used 2 parts Rust and 1 part Cognac to match the color and a little Clear mixed in for satin finish.

I was so happy I came across this product. We inherited a brown leather love seat with the purchase of our house and although I loved the style the color wasn’t going to work with our grey and white decor. Lessandre was great in advising what colors to mix to create the pinky/ grey color I was after. The result has been amazing and professional. I will definitely be ordering more for an office chair that needs updating! First class customer service too! Thanks again

For my leather chair, this product was a must to use after the stain which worked beautifully and was a perfect color match. The treated area was dull so applying the clear finish made it shine like the rest of the leather in the chair. Seeing the results on the leather swatch sent convinced me to buy the clear finish and the stain. Thanks for sending the color swatches - that helped me make my decision.

This product was amazing. While my leather sofas were in good shape, the color had faded dramatically from years of direct sunlight. Lissandra was an immense help getting me started. She assured me that this was a project I could handle, and addressed all my questions and concerns. She helped me get a color match since I wanted them to be restored to their natural color. I am so glad I chose this product. It has saved me thousands by allowing me to keep furniture that my husband and I both love.

Great product, easy to use if you follow the instructions properly. Used on 19 year old leather vehicle seats out of a junk yard and they turned out as close to new as possible with old very worn and ripped seats. Shown are front drivers and passenger seats have not got to the backseat yet.

Excellent results. This product is a miracle... Went on so easy, I got the desired result in one coat! My 20 year old couch looks like new! I wish I did the before photo!!

This stuff was really easy to work with! I went from a dark color to a lighter one, and I used 3 coats plus a bit of my color mixed in with some clear top coat. Looking forward to seeing how it wears, but it doesn't scratch off so far and I have plenty left in my 8oz bottle for touch-ups if needed