I had started noticing Restor-A-Finish in stores and read good things about it on blogs so I figured it would be worth checking out. Our coffee table has some spots and scratches I wanted to take care of, so I bought the Dark Walnut finish and cut up an old t-shirt to use as a rag.
So...I used it...and it didn't do anything. Womp womp.
Spots and scratches are still there. I rubbed and rubbed it on, but nothing. Disappointing!
Have you used Restor-A-Finish? Did it work for you? Do you have tips for me? Let me know!!
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I think that the Mister uses this stuff. I'll ask him if about it!
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Huge disappointment! And you ripped up a shirt for it, too. :(
ReplyDeleteI once used a similar product on a Heywood Wakefield table. It was a multi-step process that started with a gritty cream that was basically an exfoliant. I felt like I was giving the table a facial! It turned out well, but that product is no longer on the market. Bummer.
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I have never used Restore-a-finish, but I love that your dog photobombed the picture. Such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI have mixed luck with it honestly... Some pieces it will really help and others you can't tell at all. Not sure, but its performance may depend on the type of stain used on the wood originally.
ReplyDeleteBummer! I freakin hate it when you get so excited about something and it just doesn't pan out the way you had hoped.
ReplyDeleteI usually have GREAT luck with Restore-A-Finish - sorry it didn't work for you! Is there a coat of polyurethane or something on the table? It works best on furniture that does not have a sealant on it. You could try Danish Oil and a very very very fine steel wool.
ReplyDeleteJamie - We love & use it all the time! I do think it will help with your project. The trick is to rub the Restore-a-finish on with 0000 Steel Wool, and wipe off with a rag. Don't be scared of the steel wool, it's very fine & won't damage the wood. I really think this will do the trick on your spots or splashes. You can start with the legs to get confident about the steel wool - as long as you go 0000 grade, you're good to go! Good luck!
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