Is Restor-A-Finish permanent?

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Restor-A-Finish penetrates and permanently restores most wood finishes without removing any of the existing finish – this is why it is very popular for antiques. Restor-A-Finish maintains the original “patina” of an antique finish, maintaining its character and value as an antique.

Will Restor-A-Finish darken wood?

Restor-A-Finish is designed to restore the finish back to its original color, not to darken or change the color of the finish.

How do you make wood shiny again?

To revive grimy wood furniture, mix equal parts olive oil, denatured alcohol, gum turpentine, and strained lemon juice. Apply with a soft cloth and buff with a clean cloth.

Why can’t you use polyurethane over Restor-A-Finish?

Restor-A-Finish should soak in, taking the stain with it – restoring the finish to its original color and luster. It works best on shellac, lacquer and most other finishes. Harder finishes such as polyurethane will absorb less of the stain/restorer, but will still look much better after Restor-A-Finish is applied.

What happens if you put polyurethane over Restor-A-Finish?

Why Can’t You Use Polyurethane Over Restor-a-finish? The stain should be soaked in with Restor-A-Finish, which will restore the luster and color of the finish. As a result of hard finishes like polyurethane, stain/restorer will be absorbed less, but after Restor-A-Finish is applied, the appearance will be much better.

How long will Restor-A-Finish last?

Bottom line, this product is like plastic surgery for furniture. It won’t return your piece to the flawless finish of its youth but it will take 10 years off, and at $12 bucks a can, that’s a pretty good price for a quick facelift.

Can you bring weathered wood back to life?

But, you can bring old wood back to life by using boiled linseed oil and prepare it for a few more decades of service life. Don’t let grey, weathered wood convince you to replace it when all it needs is a little TLC. Other than rot or physical damage, boiled linseed oil is a great treatment for old dried out wood.