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title: "HOWARD RF6016 Restor-A-Finish, 16 oz, Dark Walnut"
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# 9 color-matched tones Wipe-on, wipe-off in minutes Penetrates & restores finish HOWARD RF6016 Restor-A-Finish, 16 oz, Dark Walnut

**Price:** 3538 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Bring your wood back to life—no refinishing required!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HOWARD RF6016 Restor-A-Finish, 16 oz, Dark Walnut
- **How much does it cost?** 3538 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Color Match:** Choose from 9 rich tones to seamlessly blend scratches and blemishes.
- • **Effortless Application:** Simple wipe-on, wipe-off process saves time and hassle for busy professionals.
- • **Erase Heat & Water Marks:** Effectively removes white rings, sun fade, smoke damage, and oxidation.
- • **Restore Without Stripping:** Preserves original wood finish and value—no sanding or refinishing needed.
- • **Trusted Antique Industry Standard:** Over 40 years of proven performance for fine furniture restoration.

## Overview

Howard's Restor-A-Finish (16 oz, Dark Walnut) is a professional-grade wood finish restorer that penetrates and revitalizes medium-dark wood surfaces. It blends out minor scratches, white heat rings, water marks, sun fade, and oxidation without stripping the original finish. Available in nine colors for precise matching, it offers a quick wipe-on, wipe-off application trusted by antique dealers and refinishing pros for over 40 years.

## 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: Transforms many wood surfaces, removes white heat marks! - This is a very good product that performs as promised to restore and clean many wood finishes. Restoration is not the same as refinishing. On some types of wood furnishings and finishes, it will improve the appearance dramatically, remove blemishes and clean the wood. It works best on: -Furniture that is scratched with a dull stained finish -Fine furniture with a shiny lacquer finish It will improve the appearance of badly scratched furniture with the above types of finishes. It does not work well on sealed finishes (polyurethane). I have used this product in all of the above situations. Following are some of the results achieved. First, a small pine table with a dull finish appeared shabby and needed improvement. The surface was severely scratched, with mostly surface level damage. After a five minute simple wipe-on application of the product using a rag, the results were dramatic. If I wanted to fuss over this piece, I would reapply using fine steel wool and touch up some of the gouges with a stain pen. Six months later, the table looks almost as it did prior to using the product, and it needs to be reapplied. Howard's Restor-A-Finish proved it's worth during my second project, the restoration of a high quality solid wood table top with a glossy, lacquered finish. The table had white heat marks the size of a salad plate that would not disappear with any previous methods attempted. Prior to using this product, I attempted to remove the white marks by researching solutions in Google. "Removing white heat marks from wood" yielded several cautious attempts from "applying steam again" to using toothpaste, mayonnaise and other so-called "remedies". The white marks remained in the finish. When I found out about the Howard's product here on desertcart, I read some of the reviews where reviewers claimed they were able to remove white rings by simply wiping the product on with a rag. I tried this and it did not work. I was afraid my money went down the tubes, but decided to try using steel wool. 0000 Steel Wool was too soft and ineffective. With 000 grade, it took some patient effort, but less than ten minutes later the white marks were gone. Replenishing the piece of steel wool regularly increased the effectiveness of the process. Work with the grain, use light pressure and keep checking your results to be sure you don't damage the finish. (See before and after photos.) Howard's is also an excellent product to polish and detail wood furniture that is already in good shape, reviving it a bit and making it look exceptionally clean and shiny. For best results with wood finishes that need cleaning, use steel wool. As mentioned earlier, the product will improve the appearance of some finishes, but does not do anything that I would consider restorative on certain finishes. For example, I wiped it on a small table that appears to have had a polyurethane finish that was in poor condition. It deposited a light stain in the areas that were lighter, but the result wasn't very impressive. The areas where the urethane finish was not damaged was cleaned, but the stain was unable to penetrate the lighter scratches. The only solution for this type of situation is either covering the old finish or removing it. A similar result was obtained on a very old veneer top using steel wool and minimal elbow grease. The result is better than before, but the wood still shows a lot of the underlying damage. Another mediocre result was achieved on a furniture with deep scratches. The product changed the color of the scratches and improved the appearance dramatically. However, the damage was still visible. Better results were achieved by filling the scratches with a wood crayon, and smoothing them out using fine steel wool and a light hand to prevent marring the finish. This is a stop-gap solution for furniture that either should be refinished or painted. All in all, this is an excellent product for cleaning and addressing many wood furniture problems without refinishing.
Review: good stuff! Works good! easier than refinishing! - Love this product! So much easier than refinishing! Just follow directions & use really fine steel wool, & a light touch! You'll be amazed at how good your piece looks when you're done! Definitely, get the wax & feed stuff they recommend too, use that to protect your wood after you're done. Definitely a 5 star product in my book!

## 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
- For all medium dark finishes
- Eliminates white heat rings and water marks
- Blends out scratches and blemishes
- Restores color and luster to faded finishes
- This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000C02BJ6 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,695 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #4 in Wood Conditioners, Waxes & Oils |
| Color | Dark Walnut |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (15,903) |
| Date First Available | August 17, 2005 |
| Included Components | 1 Can |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | RF6016 |
| Manufacturer | Howard Products |
| Material | Wood |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Part Number | RF6016 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.8 x 3.9 x 6.5 inches |
| Size | 16 oz |
| Style | wood |
| 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… |

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If I used this product on a bedroom dresser, does the odor go away over time? Sensitive to chemical smells…**
A: Yes

**Q: How long does the shine last?**
A: It is not a shine you get from using this product but a nourishment to the wood. It restores color and faded wood to a richer look and it covers lots of scratches and blemishes. If you need shine use feed and wax which contains wax.

Thank you,
Paris Lamps Team

**Q: Which one is the darkest shade?  My kitchen cabinets are almost black/espresso, but you can still make out the wood grain.**
A: Ebony Brown is the darkest. I  know I saw a shade card once,  but I don't see it here now.  If you google Howard Restor a Finish color chart,  you'll find it.

**Q: Which color should I buy if my existing floors are Jacobean?**
A: I would choose Dark Oak if using on Jacobean floors

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Transforms many wood surfaces, removes white heat marks!
*by A***R on November 7, 2013*

This is a very good product that performs as promised to restore and clean many wood finishes. Restoration is not the same as refinishing. On some types of wood furnishings and finishes, it will improve the appearance dramatically, remove blemishes and clean the wood. It works best on: -Furniture that is scratched with a dull stained finish -Fine furniture with a shiny lacquer finish It will improve the appearance of badly scratched furniture with the above types of finishes. It does not work well on sealed finishes (polyurethane). I have used this product in all of the above situations. Following are some of the results achieved. First, a small pine table with a dull finish appeared shabby and needed improvement. The surface was severely scratched, with mostly surface level damage. After a five minute simple wipe-on application of the product using a rag, the results were dramatic. If I wanted to fuss over this piece, I would reapply using fine steel wool and touch up some of the gouges with a stain pen. Six months later, the table looks almost as it did prior to using the product, and it needs to be reapplied. Howard's Restor-A-Finish proved it's worth during my second project, the restoration of a high quality solid wood table top with a glossy, lacquered finish. The table had white heat marks the size of a salad plate that would not disappear with any previous methods attempted. Prior to using this product, I attempted to remove the white marks by researching solutions in Google. "Removing white heat marks from wood" yielded several cautious attempts from "applying steam again" to using toothpaste, mayonnaise and other so-called "remedies". The white marks remained in the finish. When I found out about the Howard's product here on Amazon, I read some of the reviews where reviewers claimed they were able to remove white rings by simply wiping the product on with a rag. I tried this and it did not work. I was afraid my money went down the tubes, but decided to try using steel wool. 0000 Steel Wool was too soft and ineffective. With 000 grade, it took some patient effort, but less than ten minutes later the white marks were gone. Replenishing the piece of steel wool regularly increased the effectiveness of the process. Work with the grain, use light pressure and keep checking your results to be sure you don't damage the finish. (See before and after photos.) Howard's is also an excellent product to polish and detail wood furniture that is already in good shape, reviving it a bit and making it look exceptionally clean and shiny. For best results with wood finishes that need cleaning, use steel wool. As mentioned earlier, the product will improve the appearance of some finishes, but does not do anything that I would consider restorative on certain finishes. For example, I wiped it on a small table that appears to have had a polyurethane finish that was in poor condition. It deposited a light stain in the areas that were lighter, but the result wasn't very impressive. The areas where the urethane finish was not damaged was cleaned, but the stain was unable to penetrate the lighter scratches. The only solution for this type of situation is either covering the old finish or removing it. A similar result was obtained on a very old veneer top using steel wool and minimal elbow grease. The result is better than before, but the wood still shows a lot of the underlying damage. Another mediocre result was achieved on a furniture with deep scratches. The product changed the color of the scratches and improved the appearance dramatically. However, the damage was still visible. Better results were achieved by filling the scratches with a wood crayon, and smoothing them out using fine steel wool and a light hand to prevent marring the finish. This is a stop-gap solution for furniture that either should be refinished or painted. All in all, this is an excellent product for cleaning and addressing many wood furniture problems without refinishing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good stuff! Works good! easier than refinishing!
*by S***. on December 20, 2025*

Love this product! So much easier than refinishing! Just follow directions & use really fine steel wool, & a light touch! You'll be amazed at how good your piece looks when you're done! Definitely, get the wax & feed stuff they recommend too, use that to protect your wood after you're done. Definitely a 5 star product in my book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PHENOMENAL!!!!
*by M***. on January 18, 2026*

This stuff is the bomb. If I had known about it before I got my kitchen cabinets redone I would have redone them myself. I have cherry cabinets in my downstairs bathroom which the finish has been damaged on certain parts. So I ordered this on amazon after researching and decided to give it a chance.And my gosh, it looks like brand new. Super easy to apply.I was able to match as close as I could to the original finish used. I was actually gonna pay the same people that came out earlier this year to refinish these cabinets, which now I don't have to do. I only need to apply a particular wax to protect because it's an oil base.So I don't need to apply any type of sealer to it . Highly recommend for do it yourself jobs. This is the area I refinished. No sanding needed. I wish I took a before Pic. But the doors were damaged with no stain left.

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- HOWARD RF6016 Restor-A-Finish, 16 oz, Dark Walnut
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