Customer Reviews and Before-After Photos

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

After dealing with second hand genuine leather couches over the years we went shopping for some new couches . $3,000 for some decent ones!? I’m so glad I looked into restoring the leather . After lots of options I chose Rub N Restore based off their YouTube videos and great reviews.



We ended up making a slight color change , from beige to light gray (stone). I followed the directions and after a few hours had a wonderful looking couch again .



Take your time when applying ! I usually have no patience but buckled down and spent about 4 hours total between deep cleaning it and applying the product . Goes on super easy!



The customer service was awesome! Such a great company . I also recommend just getting some swatches before you choose a color , and to have them evaluate your couch . They offered great advice .I took it and ended up choosing a brand new color . Extremely happy with the results .

The personal service from Lesandre was outstanding, she asked the questions to help us narrow down our needs. The products and directions, both written and on the website, gave us all the info we needed! This company has its s#@& together. Thanks and much love to y'all!!

I repaired and dyed a leather chair and ottoman that I bought in 1978. It was in very bad shape. I would have never dreamed that it would look new again.

First time using this product and it’s so easy to use, I cleaned the couch real good with the rub & restore leather cleaner, then I used the clear for a base coat then 4 to 5 thin coats then I finished up with a final coat of the clear coat, and the results are amazing the couch looks brand spanking new, I highly recommend this product.

I was ready to send our cream leather recliner to Goodwill. It embarrassed me. A furniture repairman recommended this product. I bought the cream and gave it a try. I dont know what's in it or how it works (or how long it will stay this way) but it looks brand new! Cannot recommend highly enough if you are looking to breathe new life into worn/dirty/stained leather

Used 3 thin applications of the 'rust' color on my couches. I purchased the clear Prep and Finish but did not use it, as I liked the result as it was. It was very easy! Applied with a damp sponge only -- the product dries literally in minutes so the project goes fast and there is minimal mess. I am not usually a good 'do-it-yourselfer' but I was really, really pleased!

Turned out great, honestly wasn't expecting much as the leather I refinished is 19yrs old and had a lot of deep scratches and a few tears. I used some filler and wasn't sure how the dye would cover it and it still look like leather, but I am super pleased with how it turned out. Definitely going to buy more and redo my couch as well.

I have recently purchased a wonderful 1959 Jaguar MKIX. Although been occasionally driven it's done more sitting around in various barns and sheds in Germany and France for a few decades.



I've decided to completely restore the Jaguar by using all or as many of the cars original parts where possible. I took delivery of the Jaguar approx a month back and immediately removed the car's interior which has acres of walnut veneer and a herd of leather hide.



Everyone said and I quote "you'll never get that leather looking good again in a million years" and "omg that is going to cost you a small fortune it needs a new interior".



Well I knew different with my previous experience working with leather I realised the interior although a total dried up crunchy mess, was salvageable.



After getting quotes to have the interior redone from £9,000 to £17,000, just for the leather work I thought I'd check out products available for a DIM (do it myself)! job.



After looking at 100's of products it was yours at Rub n Restore I went for.



I am delighted I chose you guys just look at the before and after results on the attached photo's, all done by hand, mainly prepped in the garden in the lovely weather were having in England at the moment and finished in the garage.



Took me about 67 hours in total, prep is very important and your fillers are a joy to work with.



Your products are the best I've ever come across so easy to apply being user friendly with no B.S. the products do exactly what they're supposed to and I'd highly recommend them to any one that figures their upholstery is way past it use by date!  Amazing results which has saved me a fortune.



Let me add I may have had some experience as a vehicle upholstery trimmer at Jaguar Cars but I was a boy and it was limited only to almost 2 years, but believe me when I say these products are second to none for ease of use, that any body with half a brain like me can use them!!



Highly recommended in fact I can't say enough about your products I can't wait to get back out and finish the front seats and door cards.



I'll be proud to recommend you to all fellow Classic Jaguar and car enthusiasts some of which already can't believe those are the same seats!!!



Brilliant and thank you!

This is the third time I have used this product. The results are amazing. My first time was with some leather chairs a friend was getting rid of. We took them for our camp. When we got them home I realized they were more scratched up and a bigger mess than I realized. I found rub and restore and ordered what I thought was the closest color to the chairs. I made my first swipe with the color (after filling all of the scratches) and realized I was way off. But, I continued and ended up liking the new color much better. It added so much light to our camp living room. The next time the people we had gotten the chairs from came over they were stunned and wanted their chairs back. Since then we have used the product on our furniture at our home. It always works wonderfully. I recommend it to everyone.

Thank you! I was going to get rid of this couch because it didn’t match my room. It turned out beautiful. My family and friends cannot believe the difference! Thanks again!

Leather chair was originally brown, but I wanted to use it in another room and needed to become beige. It took 5 coats, because I did not like the result of the sealer and repeated the leather paint. The transformation is unbelievable and it looks brand new.

This was the perfect additive I needed to mix with the color I originally bought. After a few experiments I found the exact match and it came out fantastic. I highly recommend this product and this company . They are the bomb!!

The most amazing product I have ever used. I wish I found it sooner. I restored a 14 year old, very used and enjoyed boat vinyl. It looks brand new! No one who has seen it can believe it. This product does what it says it will do. Thank you so much!

I love this product. We redecorated the living room and had a brown chair that no longer matched the gray and blue decor. It came out a perfect shade of blue and was so easy to apply. It looks great.

The match was perfect. I was surprised at how easy this was to restore my couch. The directions were clear and easy to follow. I am really pleased with the results.

The refinishing of my couch was fun and easy. The product was fantastic a real close match. The video instructions are easy to follow. I give this product an A +.

I have a favorite chair and ottoman. The color had completely rubbed off in several places. I used a similar color. The leather prep and dying was so very easy. I finished two large pieces of furniture in less than 1 1/2 hours. The result is beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone

Filler kit works great. I wish I hadn't waited so long before doing this. Simple to use with great results. Am thinking about repairing dining chair which I have been hiding for years. Highly recommend these products...........................

This product is excellent. Covered worn areas completely. Color was not an exact match so I called the company and they recommended a small container of a different color and explained to me how to mix them to get a match. After experimenting a little, I was able to get a match that was almost exact. I highly recommend this product and the customer service was beyond great!!

Prior to ordering Rub n Restore Products I completed the free online Custom Project Evaluation and included pictures of the couches I planned to restore. I blame my dogs and kids for staining/ ruining them lol and refused to spend the money on a brand new set. I received a very detailed response back that even included approximately how much product I would need for both couches. I went with SLATE and mixed it with Clear Prep + Finish for a satin finish. I used about 6 coats and have left over for touch ups. I am super pleased with the results.

Ok the black is perfect for those old tired bumpers. Cleaned as per instructions and went on easily, looks better than new! Being a dye is what makes the difference! I've tried everything else to make them look good and this is what made the difference. Rear bumper looks just as good (no pictures)

I used Rub N Restore for some touch up to my vintage Gucci purse. The color matching is flawless, and my bag looks brand new and the staff was SO accommodating. I will be using them for any future needs. This purchase yielded 100% satisfied results.

This was amazingly easy! I cannot believe how beautiful it turned out! And the color was exactly as expected. I started with the stone gray as a primer, since the leather I was dying was a dark burgundy color, and then I used the turquoise to create this beautiful transformation. The entire process took only about 2-3 hrs.

I was skeptical to use this product and almost sent it back. I am so glad I didn’t! The sofa and chair came out looking better than ever! I had worn a spot on my sofa down and it actually disappeared after I used this product. I am so happy with the results.

Just completed our project this weekend. It was quick, easy and satisfying to see the results. My daughter and I enjoyed working on this together and she’s happy to get rid of the slip covers that did not fit well and now has matching furniture that goes with the rest of the finished basement. We may just add the sealer to see if it adds some shine.

I just wanted to drop in again, this time to say Thank You! Thank you for answering my questions a year or so ago when I was just inquiring about your products. Thank you for your quick response to my questions when I decided to purchase, even during the Coronavirus Pandemic - I finally had time to take on this project and I had several questions; I am a particular perfectionist! This is a 20-year-old Natuzzi leather sofa and chair when I say your guidance and product did not disappoint, it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! My furniture looks brand new. Thank you Rub 'n Restore!



My college student will be taking this to her apartment next fall and I'm sure she will now be able to get 20 more years out of it. As it is perfectly called, all we did was RUB on the product and my furniture has been RESTORED!

I am a total believer. Absolutely amazing project. Updated a forest green hot tub to the peppercorn (charcoal) finish and it’s gorgeous. I’ll be buying more of their product to help maintain the life of my cover. Highly recommend!

I am completely thrilled with the results of restoring my sectional sofa! First, I received an evaluation from Lesandre. She did not upsell me; in fact, I thought I needed the repair kit and she said I didn't. I ordered it anyway, and she was right. I didn't need it! I called Lesandre to ask a few specific questions. She answered the call immediately and couldn't have been more helpful and gracious. Completing the project was as easy as described. I finished coloring my entire sectional in one day. Then I sealed it one more time the following day. I HIGHLY recommend this product and company to anyone who is interested in saving a piece of furniture. I even used it on an old pair of boots with terrific results! Thank you, Lesandre for your professionalism and kind demeanor! Your customer service and products are exceptional! -Leslie Terry

This is a great product. It’s a perfect match to the original color. Very easy to apply and no chemical odor. This is the best product on the market and the customer service is outstanding! Highly recommended, I would not use anything else.

This is the second time that I’ve bought their products. I apologize for the poor lighting...hopefully you can see my before and after pics. I’ll use these products again

So excited about the results from using Rub and Restore! I had a great quality set that is 25 years old, sun faded and dog destroyed. They were so friendly and helpful. My furniture looks brand new! Best money I’ve spent! I wish I could do more because it’s so rewarding! Thank you CC!

Color changed my front car seats from gray to white. I ended up using entire 8oz bottle. Took several coats before the streaks started disappearing. Product is good though. Might I suggest using a mini foam roller, the smooth kind not the porous ones, for the last two coats to make sure you get a perfect color smooth finish without any streaks. I only rate 4 stars because I saw some tiny cracks only a few days use when I let them dry for about 4 days before using them. Not necessarily blaming the product, maybe i applied too many coats. I only did as much as it needed to cover the streaks. None the less this product is worth the price and is much better than spray on leather paints. It flexes well with the leather where the spray on kind definitely cracks when you push on it.

This was one of my best decisions ever! The couch looks brand new after a few coats. I ordered both the 16oz and 8oz and have about half of the 16oz left after applying a generous amount all over and underneath of both the couch and love seat. It dries really quickly so it did not take more than a day and it was fun to watch the progress! Came out to a beautiful rich color. IM OBESSED !

I just purchased your cognac color to change the color on a chair a friend gave me. It turned out so well! I read the reviews on your website and "how to" videos so I felt prepared to tackle this. The product was extremely easy to work with and produced beautiful results thanks to the included instructions. Thank you for the quality product and fantastic resources!



(Slight color differences in the two photos as one was taken in the morning and one at night.)

This is an amazing product!

I bought it to paint a 28 year old couch, which is currently in our basement family room. It was a great quality couch, but old nevertheless not to mention the burgundy color, no longer matched the new decor. The product arrived as expected. I read in the instructions that to change a color from the deep burgundy to gray it would most likely take 3-5 coats and was fully prepared for that. I have only applied one coat as of right now. The product goes on easily and the coverage is great. The couch is completely covered and already looks brand new. I will definitely add 2 more coats tomorrow. I am extremely pleased your product and highly recommend it.

I used this and Furniture Clinic's Leather Heavy Filler. I like Furniture Clinic's better- the texture is more like leather and it's easier to work with. Love Rub n' Restore as a company though.

You guys are fricking awesome. Love your product. My beige natuzzi sofa that is now bright white lasted 3 years with everyday use and only now needs minor touch up. Thanks.

Recently just completed refinishing my 2003 Moomba Wakeboard boat seats with the Marine White. I was skeptical, but after a quick alcohol wipe down cleaning, I applied as directed. After a couple of coats and the clear finish product, they look like brand new seats! Nothing has rubbed off on clothes, or dog paws, etc... I highly recommend giving it a try if your seat cushions are worn, discolored or in need of a fresh, new look!

Great, easy project! It literally is as straightforward as the instructions say. It took three coats to go from dark green to “stone”. I need touch up a couple of spots and still have 1/3 of the large bottle left. Good product, but one star off because it did slightly change the texture of the leather. I’m wondering if it’s because this couch was so soft and squishy to begin with... it’s now a bit less supple. It could soften up with use and curing as well.

Amazing products and great results! Colors used 2:1 ratio Cognac:Cherrywood and 1:1 Clear:Cognac. Thanks to covid19 my indirect dislike for our very aged leather sofa amplified and instead of spending an exorbitant amount on a brand new leather sofa I came across your products and couldn’t be happier! The couch was inherited from my boyfriends mother and he was very skeptical and initially did not want me to try to tackle this project knowing the couch was pretty far gone and more concerned he would have to get us a new couch if my attempt at fixing it would make it worse. So one day I waited until he left for work and I went to work on our sofa. I was able to ratio the colors to match perfectly just by looking through your reviews with photos and learned how to patch, correct and color with your instructional videos. It took me two days with my secret project because of the repairs that needed to be made and time between to dry with the leather filler and patches but thanks to a few well placed decorative pillows and blankets went unnoticed until my project was complete. I only needed to use the color on the bottom cushions and a few other areas like the arm rest which needed to be repaired. The best part is my boyfriend still can’t tell which cushions I didn’t touch! And I have enough color left over for my next secret project - his leather recliner to match our “new” gorgeous leather sofa. Thanks to your products and instructional videos you’ve saved our sofa, our bank account and made my boyfriend a believer!

We had two green leather storage benches that don't go with our new decor, but I just couldn't bear to let go of them.



Purchased the Slate leather color to bring these benches into our new look.



Love the results! I also used their cleaner before coloring, and finished off with clear finish. After reading directions and reviews, I used a mixture of 2 parts color to one part of the clear finish and achieved a satin finish (just using the clear coat produces a high gloss finish that I did not want).



My pieces were in good condition (about 6 years old) and did not need repair products.



Very happy with the outcome.



Fyi, I emailed a couple of questions along the way and received a great response in hours, not days. Great customer service!



Easy to apply, but beware this is a very thin product. I managed to spill about 20% of my 16 ounce bottle but still had plenty to finish both benches.



Highly recommend this product.

I thought a water-based product would not be durable but it is! My 25 yr old hunter green sofa looks fantastic. I started the project and an hour later, I was done. Still have half a bottle left, too.

Everything turned out perfect on that old 1948 motorcycle leather seat project.. I managed to save it and bring it back to life while still keeping the original character. ended up doing a blend of the espresso and black to give it an aged appearance.   Thank you again for all your help.

I finished re-staining the Natuzzi furniture. It only needed one coat of color! The mixture was two parts mahogany to one part rust to one part cherry wood. I applied it with a rag for one coat. And then applied two coats of the clear with sponge.  I would give it five stars! The whole project was fairly simple and was doable in a weekend which included prepping the surfaces with the alcohol, sanding rough spots, prepping with the clear on worn areas, applying the color and then the two clear coats.  I feel like I like I have new furniture!

I fixed a two inch hole in the corner of my sofa and the used the wine color to give it a new look.  Came out great, looks brand new.  The sofa also was left in a south window, so was bleached out.  I would highly recommend the product.  It was easy to use and much cheaper than having a professional do the work.

I started my project and it's going great! This is the couch, which was the most damaged, with two coats of 2/3rds Cherrywood, 1/3rd Mahogany.



I finished with a glaze of 2 parts dye 1 part Clear.



My friends are loving the progress!

I primed with clear prep and finish, then complete base of Mahogany, then I did a glaze with clear prep and Cherrywood and tried to a a mottled look with the cherrywood as your video demonstrates, but it was too pronounced. So I quickly wiped it all down with a sponge with clear prep on it and I got the two tone with Mahogany base and Cherrywood highlights. I topped it with one coat of clear prep and finish.



We think it turned out really well. We paid $4,000 for this sectional brand new and the surface broke down soon after we bought it and it became a mess. We are very happy with the “new” sectional that we have again! Your product is amazing!

I am thrilled with the whole process! I emailed the before pics and received a prompt email back with suggestions and advice. The project was easy to complete with all the information on the website, even for a newbie like me who spontaneously decided that I need my comfy leather chair back in my bedroom during COVID quarantine, but not looking like it did. It came out even better than I imagined!! Thank you so much! Highly recommend!

Thanks ever so much for the great product!!! I’m thrilled with the amazing transformation of my favorite 25 year old chair.

Your products rock! My family is so impressed and so am I. I have restored 4 large pieces of furniture with RubnRestore! All look fantastic.

I bought this leather sofa on craigslist for $200. It was a great deal, sells at Nieman Marcus for $4000. But it was not my style at all so I wanted too give it a major makeover. I found your product online, watched several vids and decided to give it a try. I did a mix of 3 parts stone and 1 part Slate.  I do have about a whole bottle left over for touch ups but I will be doing some 1940’s modern chairs pretty soon. Worked amazing! I was really impressed with your product. I wrapped the frame in Pecan wood and it turned out very beautiful.

2 years ago I used this on my spa cover. Now it was time to do it again. Each time I use it, it gives me more life out of the cover. It's now over 5 years old & with this dye I'll get 2 more years. Maybe I'll be using one more time to get 10 years out of this cover.

It's a good product, & easy to apply.

Absolutely loved this product. So quick and easy to use. Company more than helpful when I needed them. Would recommend this to every one I meet. Thanks so much rubnstore. Can't wait to do another.

Rub N Restore is truly miraculous!!   Even better than advertised.  I was ready to throw the chairs out - they were looking so ratty.  Bringing my old chairs back to life during my Covid-19 isolation was a great use of my extra time.  The customer service was excellent and my products arrived so quickly, even during the pandemic that I was amazed.  I give the ladies 6 out of 5 stars for excellence.

I used your products on my couches and loved how they turned out! I only needed to utilize one bottle of the peppercorn and have quite a bit leftover, and the entire second bottle has not been touched. I truly appreciate the quick responses I have gotten from you throughout this process. Have been using the couches regularly with no dye transfer or issues at all. Highly recommend!

Just thought I’d drop a line and say I finally got around the repairing my leather sofa and chair; turned out really good!Thanks again for your help! Stay safe and prosper!!!!

I used your products on my couches and loved how they turned out! I only needed to utilize one bottle of the peppercorn and have quite a bit leftover, and the entire second bottle has not been touched. I truly appreciate the quick responses I have gotten from you throughout this process.

This stuff is amazing! I have an old (semi?) aniline leather couch with water spots, stains, pen marks, cat scratches, and some sun rot. It seemed beyond hope, but after reading so many great reviews, I decided to give it a try while "sheltering in place". Per recommendations, I sanded down the cushions I was testing this on, used 3 coats of clear prep + finish, and then did several coats of beige. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to do another coat of the clear for added gloss, but the comparison already speaks for itself!

It took me a few hours to do 2 cushions, but with the state of them to begin with, that seems very reasonable.

Amazing results! I had a large black ink stain on a light gray rear car seat cushion. Never thought it would come out as good as it did. Lesandre was very helpful and told me it would be adviseable to upgrade to the custom color match. She was right! Exact match! Easy to apply and you can’t tell the difference between the treated cushion and the others. Only have “after” photos.

Wow! It’s amazing the turn out. My leather sofa and love seat came out like new. It was so easy to apply with a small sponge. I had to show everyone and they couldn’t believe the big difference in the color. Great product.

Thanks so much for all of your help and advice! We’re really happy with how it turned out using 2 parts Cognac and 1 part Rust and then following with the Clear finish.

I already finished half of my project, because of your quick delivery.

Thank you for your great advices!

Before and after of the first one are attached.

The reconditioning went absolutely PERFECT!!!  I absolutely could not be happier, really!!!  The color is a PERFECT MATCH!!!  The couch looks absolutely brand new!!!  You absolutely cannot tell where the worn areas were that were re-dyed by Rub-n-Restore!!!  By-the-way, the couch is 8-years old.



Actually, I did NOT use the Clear Prep + Finish!  In pre-experimenting, I noticed that I needed the full strength Dye to get to get the coverage, as you mentioned might happen in your published directions.  I had pre-cleaned with alcohol and 409.  As it turns-out, the Dye by itself dried with the same sheen as the existing couch sheen!!!  I actually only really used two coats.



In trying to repair the worn areas before I found Rub-n-Restore, I went to half a dozen furniture stores in Bakersfield, asking if they carried a dye type repair product.  In every case, I was looked at like I had just landed here from another planet; I was astonished!!!  I did find one upholstery repair shop that said, if I brought it to him, he could "paint" it for $300!!!  I quickly left and came home started Googling!!  The reason I spent so much time looking here, is that I wanted someone to talk to face-to-face and maybe see some actual examples of re-dying before somewhat going with blind hope on Google!!!  I was most impressed by your website and so here we are, with you with a very happy customer!!!  You have an excellent website!!!



You now absolutely have a happy customer in Bakersfield, California!!!

Having bought your paint that you so painstakingly mixed for me last August – life got In the way. Finally, used it this past Monday on my 1985 380SL Mercedes drivers seat – it worked perfectly!! Thank you so much for taking the time to come up with the right formula. Told a friend about it and they will be contacting you to order some for a couple of chairs they need to apply it.