How to restore a wood finish on a bedside cupboard without sanding or stripping

[@zzzz-ok7733]

This stuff absolutely works great. My in-laws wanted to get rid of there old cabinets, I asked them to let me try something and it worked out perfect and they were happy with the results...

[@sharonlouise9759]

This stuff is no joke! We purchased quite a few vintage and antiques this past year very cheaply. They all needed some help. I am overwhelmed at how they look before and after. I tried the restorer and then used pledge spray wax which didn't really last long. I decided I needed to wait and do both the restorer and the wax once I purchased the feed n wax. What a marvelous difference. Wish I could post pictures to show you. If you'll be patient and wait the required times you will love the end result! Thank you for making these 2 incredible and amazing products. It has saved us from having to refinish our pieces!

[@conniemichalik4824]

Awesome presentation. Short and right to the point!

[@BobLyss]

Fantastic product! I had kitchen cabinet handleless doors that had accumulated dark grease stains in the lower corners after 20 years. I cleaned them off using 1:1 dish washing liquid and baking soda. The finish came off with the embedded grease. I sanded the edge of the gloss to blend. I was able to restore the color with Howard's Restor A Finish. With the first coat, the color was a little light and a second application matched it perfectly. I applied gloss Urethane to bring back the final finish. It saved me the expense of having to have them refinished by removing, sanding the whole door and re-varnishing. Wiping down the surfaces with Howard's of all the doors removed splashes to make them look new again.

[@gmax758]

I just happened to have both products on hand but I’d never have figured out to use them together. Thanks for the tip.

[@henerygreen578]

this product works amazing iv used it countless times...... just keep rubbing it into wood i even used a light electric buffing wheel fantastic stuff

[@sallypettit7156]

Thank you for stating you need feed and wax every month. I (people) tend to think, I used this stuff, looked good for a while, but it really does not work, and never use it again. I thought that until I watched this. I don’t know if this will be seen 4 years later, (but I did) 😮

[@lawaincooley6788]

This is a miracle product!!!!!!

[@JL-re1rx]

Many thanks for sharing and we look forward to your company’s answers in the comments to potential customers’ questions.

[@mandyrice6755]

that looks really beautiful!

[@sushilashukla1289]

Hi I have an old imbuia lounge suite.Please advise on how to remove old polish and dirt. Thank you.

[@omarmunir3596]

did they use this product to paint the metal knob as well?

[@summerbreeze8774]

Do you have to use a deglosser first before you use your products

[@miamonroe4195]

Probably should email them that question, it's a good question

[@mleukus]

does this work on "pitted" type damage?

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

It doesn't fill it in if that's what you're asking. It just stains.

[@svingysvingy]

Three questions. Do you have to clean the wood first?If so, what type of cleaners would remove Pledge/dust build up in carved areas? Does this work over wood veneer?

[@donelmore2540]

You should try to clean dust and loose dirt off first. You might try soaking a micro-fiber towel and then wringing it out well before wiping down the wood. Then use a dry towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Lastly, let the piece sit to completely allow any left over moisture to evaporate. If you are using OOOO steel wool for applying the Restor-a-Finish, it will also help removing any caked on dirt. You need to be a little careful with the OOOO steel wool to keep from stripping the original finish down to bare wood. Just this week I used these products on 3 antique tables and they turned out very nicely. Next, I’m going to use them on my matching pair of Stickley oak rockers.

[@svingysvingy]

@@donelmore2540 I appreciate your detailed response! Thank you.

[@BoBoy711]

To add....I also used a flat paint brush to hit the corners the rag could not reach.

[@leelaural]

can I use a darker refinsher for lighter oak cabinets?

[@A_M_G_1990]

If I use a different finish color . A darker tone… will it stain it darker or look weird?

[@ryanmccue8180]

It gets darker.

[@Airavida]

The product is great but the finishing is much darker. How is it with lighter colours or if you want lighter finish ?

[@dovie2blue]

I've used the oak color and it's perfect

[@phamthu1260]

After appling it, it looks good on window wood. Except some lines of our golden oak turned in black. 😥😥😥 Do you know how to fix it? I can not upload picture on my comment. Please help!!!

[@naleshathunderbarrett7876]

I need this ...thanks much

[@barbaracramer1728]

How long after restore do you put feed wax

[@MartinD9999]

I waited about 32 hours because of other tasks and had no issues. I’m sure it can go on sooner than that, though.

[@MartinD9999]

Yeah this stuff really does work. I was surprised how it easy it was to use.

[@jimenez2456]

Fucking liar 😂😂😂

[@jimenez2456]

@@MartinD9999 😂 sup idiot how’s your mom 👩

[@jimenez2456]

@@MartinD9999 I just went to your profile… seems to me like you haven’t done shit with your life other than troll social medias 😂 get off your ass grandpa 👴

[@IrinaDani7]

Hello! Please advise of I need to degrease the surface prior to using Restor-A-Wood? If so what product should I use? I recently used Pledge on my dining room table so I am afraid the pledge on the surface will interfere with the products bond with the current finish. Kindly advise thanks!!!

[@loisbarber7023]

A glass cleaner that contains ammonia is a great cleaner to remove grease. Do a test spot.

[@CC-jt5fc]

Would the restor and finish cover up stenciled paint on a 1983 Hitchcock chair?

[@donelmore2540]

I doubt that you’ll have much luck covering up a painted surface. Restor-a-Finish is NOT opaque so the paint will most likely show through. I just looked up your chair and think that taking off the stenciling will vastly reduce the value of your chair unless the stenciling is in very bad shape.

[@phototristan]

Can this work for lacquered wood?

[@chaddsteinberg3758]

No, Not on most of my antique and def not my mid century pieces (paint &/or lacquer finishes), just sits... what works is stain markers, better yet just save yourself money and buy a little can if your doing a entire piece. Only thing ever worked immediately with nice results was Olde English oil, it wears off after 3 weeks and I’ve heard ppl complain about stripping is harder afterwards.

[@almanzam]

Can I use lacquer or another protectant after Restore-A-Finish? I mean instead of or before Feed-N-Wax polisher.

[@MartinD9999]

I wouldn’t use anything other than these products. They also have an orange oil polish as the final step and doubles as a touch up.

[@miamonroe4195]

I wouldn't risk it

[@Christie-gp2cy]

Great video! Thank you for saving a lot of money by DIY instead of a professional.

[@diar0959]

I want to buye it but I live in Europe Brussels. It’s not possible from your website

[@jackflash5659]

You may purchase it from Amazon in Belgium.

[@IZZYLIFE82]

If its too good to be true it probably is ! Thats a fact !

[@rhondaurb]

I need to restore a table to a darker stain. Would that work?

[@hope_hh_hobbies]

No I don’t think so. You would need to sand or strip and then stain it the color you want. I believe this stuff is more of a polishing agent.

[@jill552]

What if down the road, you want to do a strip and refinish, is the wood now contaminated?

[@johnwright7782]

Wow

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

How long do you leave the restor a finish on before wiping it off?

[@Howard-Products]

Apply Restor-A-Finish with a soft cloth, and then immediately wipe off the excess.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

I have found using using 0000 steel wool for best results..

[@Mav12282]

does this work on wood that has the polyurethane faded or damaged?

[@Howard-Products]

These products work on most wood finishes. How well they restore the finish depends on how damaged the finish is. You could always send a photo of the furniture you're working on to [e-mail] and we will help you choose the products that can help improve the finish.

[@slomo1562]

You didn't rub out the imperfections or damage in step 1?

[@KW-iu8vq]

Can you use this on a dining table

[@MartinD9999]

I don’t see why not.

[@miamonroe4195]

Yes you can

[@jerrybrackeen1068]

I bought both of your products the restor a finsh did not work the feed and wax works great.

[@Howard-Products]

Sorry to hear you are having issues with our product. Please contact us by emailing [e-mail] with your issue and also include any pictures that you can. This way we can help remedy the issue and take a better look!

[@MartinD9999]

@Jerry, did you use the steel wool?

[@alexsosalegend]

This stuff doesn’t work very good for me I’ve tried it on of different pieces

[@me4654]

We're can I find this product? And is it real strong? Because I live in an apartment so I can't do it in a garage or basement like before

[@totallynotabot151]

Home Depot. Restorafinish does not have a strong smell. The wax finish however, does.

[@Keyshadarling]

Great question Deb safety is important 👍🏻

[@MartinD9999]

It’s not that strong. The wax has a stronger orange scent but I can’t imagine anyone being so sensitive they need a shop for these products. A fan at most for the truly delicate.

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

​@@MartinD9999Weird to be this insistent that people should breathe in harsh chemicals. Everything like this should be done in a well ventilated area.

[@MartinD9999]

@@halcyonacoustic7366 Most people would deem it "an answer", whereas you're wanting the answer to be "insistent". But I'm glad I reached you .

[@nellieratt]

Does the wax replace the need for a poly coating??

[@miamonroe4195]

Possibly so

[@creektilghman9187]

You can use woodprix, it has the best handbooks and ready instructions. You can learn much from them and make it yourself.

[@raljame]

to me it looks like the finish is darker and the piece does not look as good dark.

[@totallynotabot151]

Looks amazing for 3 weeks - then the old imperfections come back through. Instructions say not to use polyurethane on top. What CAN be used to protect the finish after it has been restored?

[@Berdihan_outdoors]

try the poly and let us know, why you have to listen to them, because they want to sell their wax stuff that is why they say dont use poly. Surely not an atomic explosion will happen by trying.

[@jvb0804]

It’s not a permanent stain, so the results won’t be permanent like a stain would. I think it’s similar to Old English scratch cover that contains a small amount of stain. Last night,I used this on a really old cabinet that belonged to my grandparents. It looks a thousand times better, but I fully expect to have to repeat this process every so often to keep it from fading back to what it was. If you were to put polyurethane on it, once it faded, you’d be stuck with it or stuck with a labor intensive project of removing the polyurethane to get the wood to accept more stain.

[@MartinD9999]

@ Marco Grubert They also have an orange scented oil that can be used after these steps. It’s also meant for touch ups and to maintain the look.

[@MartinD9999]

@ Byerdikhan Khizmyet You’ll end up with a permanent coat that will prevent you from bringing your furniture back to life like this because it’s too costly to remove the Poly coat after it gets old and dull.

[@miamonroe4195]

They have a touch up product for that the beeswax orange oil they showed it last a good while

[@IZZYLIFE82]

Im sorry it looks so built up, those corners look bad. Im not trying to put howards down but i myself am looking to find a cost effective way to fix my hardwood floors but this wont do. Again, not trying to put howards down . However you can clearly see the build in the finish areas. I was looking for a legit channel to help me but this isnt it.

[@charlesbolden3483]

Fee

[@sadielvis8542]

Without sanding😂thats exactly how not to do any paint work.

[@LibtardsTears]

It's not a paint work though..

[@loisbarber7023]

You are mumbling about the steel wool. what kind are you saying?

[@MartinD9999]

@ Lois Barber Mumbling? I don’t think so. Seems you’re just getting old, deaf and senile. “…you can use Four-ought steel wool”. Four ought = 0000

[@loisbarber7023]

@@MartinD9999 I can only tell you what many cannot hear. I'm none of those things you describe me as. However you are a rude ass.

[@MartinD9999]

@@loisbarber7023 Well, Lois, thanks for the response but I can't possibly be any ruder than you were when you said he was "mumbling". So, if I'm one for pointing out your rudeness, then you and I both need to be eating hay or grass, aren't we? Can I mount you now? 🎠🐎🤭

[@loisbarber7023]

@@MartinD9999 Mumbling is a descriptive word and not an insult.

[@loisbarber7023]

And ditto for "monotone" voice . LOL

[@TheFlash5000]

What the hell is "Faurot" steel. Speak English, dude.

[@dantusavitz5854]

4 aught means 4 zeros or 0000 (that's how the steel wool is labeled/graded on the package so you know how coarse it is)

[@I-change-light-bulbs]

Will this work on UV weathered window ledge?

[@hremaddox]

Can this be used on stair treads

[@miamonroe4195]

Yeap