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product_id: 1841886
title: "Howard Products Restor-A-Finish, Wood Stain to Restore a Finish for Wood Surfaces, Mahogany, 8 Fl Oz, Pack of 1"
brand: "howard"
price: "3701 kr"
currency: ISK
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Howard"
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# wipe-on, wipe-off ease minutes to restore finish 9 color-matched wood tones Howard Products Restor-A-Finish, Wood Stain to Restore a Finish for Wood Surfaces, Mahogany, 8 Fl Oz, Pack of 1

**Brand:** howard
**Price:** 3701 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪵 Bring your wood back to life—no overhaul required!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Howard Products Restor-A-Finish, Wood Stain to Restore a Finish for Wood Surfaces, Mahogany, 8 Fl Oz, Pack of 1 by howard
- **How much does it cost?** 3701 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1841886-howard-products-restor-a-finish-wood-stain-to-restore-finish)

## Best For

- howard enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted howard brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Heritage:** 40+ years as the go-to solution for antique dealers & refinishing pros
- • **Custom Color Match:** Nine rich tones including Mahogany for seamless blending
- • **Erase Blemishes Fast:** Eliminates scratches, heat rings, watermarks & sun fade in minutes
- • **Effortless Application:** Simple wipe-on, wipe-off process for professional results at home
- • **Restore Without Stripping:** Preserves original finish & value—no sanding or stripping needed

## Overview

Howard Products Restor-A-Finish in Mahogany is a unique, finish-penetrating wood stain designed to restore and blend out minor scratches, blemishes, and discolorations on finished wood surfaces. Available in nine colors for precise matching, it removes white heat rings, water marks, sun fade, oxidation, and smoke damage without stripping the original finish. Trusted by professionals and antique dealers for over 40 years, it offers a quick, wipe-on wipe-off application that revitalizes wood in minutes while preserving its authenticity and value.

## Description

Product Description In 1969, Douglas G. Howard set out to solve this dilemma: how can you eliminate blemishes in wood finishes and restore the original color and luster without removing any of the existing finish? Unable to find an answer at his local hardware store, he went to work in his garage to create his own product. His goal was to make something that would be much more than a surface treatment, yet nothing like a stripper or a refinisher. The key was to develop a formula that could clean and polish the surface, penetrate the finish with stain, and leave the original finish intact. The end result was Restor-A-Finish, Doug Howard's first in what would become a complete line of wood care products. For over 40 years, Howard's Restor-A-Finish has been a standard in the antique industry. Because Restor-A-Finish preserves the original wood finish it also helps preserve its authenticity and value, whereas stripping the finish may literally strip the piece of its value. Almost any existing wood tone, from a Birdseye Maple to a Jacobean, can be closely matched using one of the nine available finish colors. Trying it on just about everything with a traditional wood finish, antique dealers, refinishers, and homemakers have found it to be a safer and easier alternative to stripping and refinishing. Scratches, oxidation, white heat rings, watermarks, smoke damage, and sun fade simply disappear. From the Manufacturer For over 40 years, Howard's Restor-A-Finish has been a standard in the antique industry. Because Restor-A-Finish preserves the original wood finish it also helps preserve its authenticity and value, whereas stripping the finish may literally strip the piece of its value. Almost any existing wood tone, from a Birdseye Maple to a Jacobean, can be closely matched using one of the nine available finish colors. Trying it on just about everything with a traditional wood finish, antique dealers, refinishers, and homemakers have found it to be a safer and easier alternative to stripping and refinishing. Scratches, oxidation, white heat rings, watermarks, smoke damage, and sun fade simply disappear. In 1969, Douglas G. Howard set out to solve this dilemma: how can you eliminate blemishes in wood finishes and restore the original color and luster without removing any of the existing finish? Unable to find an answer at his local hardware store, he went to work in his garage to create his own product. His goal was to make something that would be much more than a surface treatment, yet nothing like a stripper or a refinisher. The key was to develop a formula that could clean and polish the surface, penetrate the finish with stain, and leave the original finish intact. The end result was Restor-A-Finish, Doug Howard's first in what would become a complete line of wood care products.

Review: Renews old floors - This is a great product makes your old hardwood floors look great
Review: I was skeptical....but... - This stuff really works. We remodelled a dining room that had dark knotty pine panelling over all the walls. We stored most of the panelling outside and NOT fully protected from weather. After two years of rain, wind & snow, we decided to try to use some of it to make a built-in bookcase. The panelling was pretty ratty by then, but Restore-a-Finish gave it a new life. It's better looking now than when we took it down. It will not really soften a film of finish, so don't expect to re-distribute anything to cover major scratches. However, the colorant in the liquid does a really good job of making scratches and blemishes disappear (I have several cans of an assortment of colors). Best of all, If you apply it with 4/0 steel wool, it cleans amazingly well, and leaves a soft glow on the surface after wiping it off and polishing with a soft cloth. A local museum of antique radios has used it to restore all of their wooden cabinets. Many products make empty promises, but this one follows through. Five stars!

## Features

- Restor-A-Finish is a unique finish-penetrating formula that restores wood finishes while blending out minor scratches, blemishes and abrasions
- Available in nine colors to match almost any wood finish tone; Neutral, Maple-Pine, Golden Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, Dark Walnut, Dark Oak, and Ebony Brown
- With a simple wipe-on, wipe-off process, most finished wood surfaces that seem to need a complete refinishing job can be restored in a few minutes
- Removes white heat rings and water marks, sun fade, oxidation, smoke damage and most other blemishes
- Restor-A-Finish restores the finish without removing any of the existing finish
- Before you go to the extreme of stripping it, restore it

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003DNRH34 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,154 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #12 in Wood Conditioners, Waxes & Oils |
| Color | Mahogany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,541) |
| Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
| Included Components | 1 Can |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | RF5008 |
| Manufacturer | Howard Products |
| Measurement System | English |
| Part Number | RF5008 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 2.9 x 5.5 inches |
| Size | 8 oz |
| Style | wood restorer |
| Usage | Inside; Amateur, Inside; Professional |
| Warranty Description | Limited Warranty: This product is made from the finest raw materials available and manufactured to proven formulation under strict quality control for its intended use on natural wood finishes. However, results obtained with the use of this product under a variety of conditions may depend on circumstances beyond our control. Howard Products, Inc. and the seller therefore disclaim any responsibilit… |

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will it help with acetone stain?**
A: What I’m sure your seeing is not a stain, acetone would of removed some of the varnish or protective coat giving you patches, so depending on the size of the area and location it shouldn’t be a problem. The approach would be to make a paste using hard wax, start with a couple of drops of the closest shade, and increase the wax paste/restore a finish ratio until you get a good blend, let it sit for a few minutes, buff. and repeat if you need too.

**Q: Have an old dresser turning into bathroom vanity. color is dark and matching stain looks like gooseberry. What color do I use?**
A: Go to "Howard RF 1008, 8 Ounce Restor-A-Finish". They show 9 colors. As you click on each color. Match the closest color seen on the can with that of your dresser.

**Q: Will rub on transfers adhere to finished wood?**
A: I used this product on our front door which was slightly weathered & dull, but still had a finish on it.  It soaked into the finish & the door looks much better.

**Q: Is this food grade safe?**
A: No

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Renews old floors
*by R***N on February 13, 2026*

This is a great product makes your old hardwood floors look great

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was skeptical....but...
*by C***S on May 28, 2025*

This stuff really works. We remodelled a dining room that had dark knotty pine panelling over all the walls. We stored most of the panelling outside and NOT fully protected from weather. After two years of rain, wind & snow, we decided to try to use some of it to make a built-in bookcase. The panelling was pretty ratty by then, but Restore-a-Finish gave it a new life. It's better looking now than when we took it down. It will not really soften a film of finish, so don't expect to re-distribute anything to cover major scratches. However, the colorant in the liquid does a really good job of making scratches and blemishes disappear (I have several cans of an assortment of colors). Best of all, If you apply it with 4/0 steel wool, it cleans amazingly well, and leaves a soft glow on the surface after wiping it off and polishing with a soft cloth. A local museum of antique radios has used it to restore all of their wooden cabinets. Many products make empty promises, but this one follows through. Five stars!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to apply, good results
*by C***R on April 26, 2025*

This product while not a miracle worker, did definitely improve the appearance of my late 80’s golden oak cabinets. I know they are considered “outdated” but we like the look of natural wood. Recently they were looking a little worse for wear, dull and dry looking in spots. In the past I have lightly sanded and brushed on a coat of clear poly with good results. I wanted to find something that didn’t require all that drying time. This fit the bill perfectly. It was very easy to apply & even though it warns about the fumes I did not find the fumes terrible. I did run the ceiling fan and opened a window. I have a smallish L shaped kitchen and the whole project was done in about an hour. It took about half the bottle. This product did well as far as giving it a good shine and evening out the color/tone of my most used cabinets that had worn down dry areas. It did not fix most of the deeper imperfections though (like I said, not a miracle product). But for the money and ease of applying, I would definitely use this product again.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*