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Cognac Vinyl & Leather Finish

Cognac is a rich tan saddle color. It is darker than Butterscotch and more golden than Cinnamon or Rust.

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Price range: $22 through $89

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Many repair projects also need these items:

Clear Prep+Finish for Leather

Price range: $9 through $36

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Cleaner Degreaser for Vinyl

$9

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Air-Dry Leather & Vinyl Repair Filler

Price range: $18 through $28

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Vinyl Repair & Leather Fix KIT

Price range: $25 through $43

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133 reviews for Cognac Vinyl & Leather Finish

  1. Tania
    5 out of 5
    October 16, 2026
    so glad I found this
    The cognac is a perfect match, and was super easy to use. My sofa looks gorgeous again after years of beagle claws and sun damage. Thank you so much!
    Cindy White
    5 out of 5
    September 6, 2026
    amazing product!!
    Rene Munoz
    5 out of 5
    May 28, 2026
    Worthwhile product
    Easy to apply, great coverage and durable 2 weeks in. it eliminated the rough edge as well.
    Norman Fivel
    5 out of 5
    December 18, 2025
    Leather chair repair
    As with previous Rub'n Restore products I have used, this leather finish worked extremely well. It was easy to apply and matched perfectly.
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    Robin Muller
    5 out of 5
    October 20, 2025
    Taupe to brown
    I loved using this product. can't speak more highly of it. it saved a terrible Facebook marketplace purchase!
    Reply from Lesandre Barley:
    Thanks, Robin! It wasn't a terrible purchase! On the contrary, a quality semi-aniline leather (and probably for cheap)! Thank you, and hope you love it a long time.
    Me
    1 out of 5
    January 23, 2024
    Much lighter in color than description. More mustard than cognac. Could not use.
    Reply from Lesandre Barley:
    Look at how many different versions of cognac leather there are here. This is why we encourage folks to order swatches to ensure ours is a good match to yours. If our Cognac is too light and yellow, you can modify it with Rust, Cinnamon or Tobacco using these instructions. We can be of more help if you email us a picture of the Cognac applied to your leather taken from a short distance away.
    James
    3 out of 5
    January 16, 2024
    Be extra sure of the color before ordering
    I ordered the cognac color as it matched the closest to our leather chair. But the color is 1 shade too light so my wife and I chose not to use it because we had to pay for a $10-11 dollar shipping fee. That being said, just be super sure before ordering so you don't waste more money for the extra shipping fee charges.
    Reply from Lesandre:
    Thank you. We encourage folks to order swatches before purchasing. We offer a few for free for those who reach out to us directly with good photos.
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    Kelly
    5 out of 5
    December 26, 2023
    Lovely purchase
    This was perfect for our stained leather couch from Article (brand). I used 3/4 of a big bottle for the couch and it took one hour. Very easy to apply and dried quickly. I highly recommend! Very pleased!
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    Sharon Amatetti
    5 out of 5
    October 23, 2023
    Great product
    So easy to use. I love the results I achieved.
    Gina
    3 out of 5
    October 3, 2023
    Color
    Product seemed good but not a color match for me. Too expensive to return or purchase another.
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    Ruby
    4 out of 5
    July 14, 2023
    So much better! Fast and easy
    I ordered Cognac color based on the color chart. It was much more golden than the color needed. So, I ordered the samples and chose to purchase 1 each of Cinnamon and Chocolate. Followed the directions-cleaned with alcohol first - did the painters tape test. The dye went on very smoothly and dried quickly--It took about an hour to do sectional couch. Very forgiving. The first coat left some swirl marks but they disappeared with the 2nd coat. Glad that there were gloves included as the dye comes out pretty fast! I did not apply the clear as I thought it looked too shiny. I am satisfied with the results. So much better than the faded...More
    I ordered Cognac color based on the color chart. It was much more golden than the color needed. So, I ordered the samples and chose to purchase 1 each of Cinnamon and Chocolate. Followed the directions-cleaned with alcohol first - did the painters tape test. The dye went on very smoothly and dried quickly--It took about an hour to do sectional couch. Very forgiving. The first coat left some swirl marks but they disappeared with the 2nd coat. Glad that there were gloves included as the dye comes out pretty fast! I did not apply the clear as I thought it looked too shiny. I am satisfied with the results. So much better than the faded color. The final color is solid so it does not match the original that had more variation- and does not look as natural. Not sure I could achieve the natural mottled look unless I could take it outside and use an air sprayer with all 3 colors including the cherry that I also purchased.
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    Michele
    4 out of 5
    April 17, 2023
    Easy to apply, beautiful, but does wear
    This product was easy to apply, and the result was stunning. My old and very worn burgundy sofa is now cognac colored and looks 10 years newer. It’s receiving so many compliments! On three of the seat cushions, I used many layers of the filler and two patches, and so far those areas are holding up well. After prepping the entire sofa with denatured alcohol and doing the tape test, I put on 3 layers of a 3/1 paint and gloss mixture and finished with a layer of gloss. My only disappointment is that on the areas where someone sits at least once a day, the paint has worn off quite a bit and it’s only been 3 weeks (see photos). Fortunately,...More
    This product was easy to apply, and the result was stunning. My old and very worn burgundy sofa is now cognac colored and looks 10 years newer. It’s receiving so many compliments!

    On three of the seat cushions, I used many layers of the filler and two patches, and so far those areas are holding up well. After prepping the entire sofa with denatured alcohol and doing the tape test, I put on 3 layers of a 3/1 paint and gloss mixture and finished with a layer of gloss.

    My only disappointment is that on the areas where someone sits at least once a day, the paint has worn off quite a bit and it’s only been 3 weeks (see photos). Fortunately, it’s easy to apply touch up paint. Overall, I am pleased.
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    LISA ALLEN
    5 out of 5
    February 13, 2023
    Great Product
    This stuff is fantastic, and the color matched perfectly!
    Tom Hill
    5 out of 5
    January 6, 2023
    Cognac leather color
    Color was off from my sample but was easily tinted and worked fantastic. Easy application, good coverage and easy clean up.
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    Jennifer
    5 out of 5
    July 16, 2022
    New life for my couch
    My couch is 20 years old but did not want to by a new one yet with small kids who destroy everything. Needed to lighten up the room. 5 coats and 6 hours of hard work later…voila! Could have maybe used one more coat but I couldn’t muster the energy. Looks and feels great.
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    Freida Bratcher
    5 out of 5
    July 5, 2022
    I CANNOT believe this product. I got this disgusting sofa off of marketplace. I figured I’d give Rub n Restore a shot. Holy Moly this is the best product I’ve ever used! It brought this sofa back to life! See for yourself
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    Nora Cariaga
    5 out of 5
    June 7, 2022
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    This stuff is amazing attached are the before and after pictures and it was so easy to do. If you follow the instructions on pamphlet’s and the videos they have online it’s smooth sailing. Loved the product and the fact that I can change the color if I don’t like the outcome is the best part.
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    MELISSA N
    5 out of 5
    June 3, 2022
    Kids their new to them chairs
    I bought some kids chairs when grand kids was just babies and wanted to updated look and found rub n restore. This stuff is amazing for giving old furniture new look . My husband thought I bought new chairs for them .
    Try this stuff , it is easy to do .
    Amy Harvard
    5 out of 5
    April 26, 2022
    It is an amazing product!
    This stuff is awesome! I didn’t change the color of my chair-I just wanted to make the color match due to fading. It did exactly what I needed it to. Mind blown! It looks brand new!
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    Maureen Gates
    5 out of 5
    March 31, 2022
    Pleasant surprise
    This product is amazing! It’s so easy to use. You can’t make a mistake. The furniture looks new!
    sedonamutti
    5 out of 5
    February 2, 2022
    I am very pleased with the product,my loveseat looks like new and it was very easy to apply.
    I would certainly recommend this product to my friends.Thank you,Chris Quinn
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    Kerrie
    5 out of 5
    January 10, 2022
    Incredible!
    I used a combo of cognac, rust, and honey to re- create a distressed look. My husband can’t believe his chair- good for another 20 years! Lesandra is so helpful and the product videos spot on. So easy just give it a go you won’t be disappointed!
    Congac color results. Collor attained does not match color sample on website.
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    Raymond Pruett
    4 out of 5
    December 17, 2021
    The product is top notch, easily applied and made my seat and saddle bags look brand new. However, although the text description of the finish attained is butterscotch, photo images of the Cognac dye on a sofa depicts a darker more chocolate shade. I did not get the darker shade like the photo of the sofa. I got the lighter shade of butterscotch. I have since ordered a second bottle of Tobacco. Lesson learned: Do not trust computer screen/website images, get sample swatches before ordering product.
    Reply from lesandre:
    Thanks for the good word, Ray. Bear in mind that the calibration of your phone or computer's screen affects color, as does that of your camera. This is why we encourage folks to order swatches or send a sample for matching.
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    Raul
    5 out of 5
    November 26, 2021
    the sofa came out beautiful!!! Thank you!
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    Jamal Edwards
    5 out of 5
    November 11, 2021
    Works great!!
    I went from an ugly maroon color to the cognac finish and man it looks way better. Only took 3/4 of a 16oz bottle for my small couch. Ordered another 16 oz to get the 3 seater done next!
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    Cora Oaks
    5 out of 5
    November 2, 2021
    Absolutely my favorite!!
    I tried Tobacco at first, but it was a bit too dark & reddish for me. I put on Cognac instead all over my leather sectional and it is amazing!! I have two dogs and it is holding up fabulously. I love it!
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    Daniel Hinkle
    5 out of 5
    October 10, 2021
    Incredible products it really does work!
    Amazing product! It has delayed the inevitable for an additional 4 years on our 22 year old leather sofa and chairs. My wife wasn't happy when I did the first repair because she wanted new furniture but she even said, the furniture looks so much better. I took a lot of jokes from my kids about painting the furniture but none of the color rubs off on your clothes like everyone said it would. It still looks great but the leather has thinned to a point that I couldn't keep up with the dogs nails so we just ordered a new leather couch and chairs. Unfortunately it won't be delivered for another 4 or 5 months so I'm ordering one more time this mir...More
    Amazing product! It has delayed the inevitable for an additional 4 years on our 22 year old leather sofa and chairs. My wife wasn't happy when I did the first repair because she wanted new furniture but she even said, the furniture looks so much better. I took a lot of jokes from my kids about painting the furniture but none of the color rubs off on your clothes like everyone said it would. It still looks great but the leather has thinned to a point that I couldn't keep up with the dogs nails so we just ordered a new leather couch and chairs. Unfortunately it won't be delivered for another 4 or 5 months so I'm ordering one more time this miracle product. I told my wife we might be able to sell the furniture for more than we paid for it when I get done with my last restoration. The team at RubNRestore are also very helpful with color selection and tips and trick to restore your furniture. Placing my order now :)
    Pamela Welch
    5 out of 5
    October 7, 2021
    I purchased the 8oz cognac, 4 oz tobacco, and 4 oz sealer to refinish a beautiful but older Bernhardt sofa that my daughter gave my dad. After procrastinating for a couple months🤦🏼‍♀️, I tackled what I thought would be a hard job, even though I watched all the videos. To my delight, 2 hours later, the sofa looks great! I even did a few repairs on cat scratches as recommended, but in the end, the Rubnrestore camouflages them perfectly. I’m currently waiting for everything to dry well, then will add a 2nd coat to just a few of the more worn areas. Can’t believe how simple this process is!
    Tanya
    5 out of 5
    September 20, 2021
    Thank you!
    This was an excellent product for restoring my leather sofa. I am Beyond happy with it. There is no other product that can match up with your company. I’m am thinking about doing the whole sofa in the Cognac color. It’s such a beautiful color.
    I’m happy that I found you. Thanks for saving my sofa.
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    Tanya Freeman
    5 out of 5
    September 17, 2021
    I’m am so impressed with this product. I received it yesterday and couldn’t wait to apply it to my sofa. I tried everything to hide the spot and nothing worked out until I found this product, I didn’t do the whole sofa because I only ordered the 2oz to cover a stain I messed up. I then applied it to both arms of my sofa. I’m loving this two tone look. This product is amazing
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    Aneesah Napier
    5 out of 5
    September 13, 2021
    Awesome product. Everyone thought I purchased the sofa like it looked after the stain
    Gary
    5 out of 5
    August 24, 2021
    EXCEPTIONAL
    I complimented you after the 1st time I used your product (Slate), and I just wanted to compliment you again. I believe this is the 3rd color (Cognac) that I've used. I may end up using a slightly lighter color on this project (Camel) after all, but that is independent of the quality & ease of use of the product . . . EXCEPTIONAL!
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    Dev
    5 out of 5
    August 23, 2021
    Its everything it claims
    I am a researcher so I looked into all the ways to diy a leather couch restore. Im so glad I chose this product. It was truly “easy” (definitely time and elbow grease but so straight forward) and I am still amazed at the results! I have a brand new couch! And I’m thrilled to have this in standby for the inevitable kid touch ups.
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    Lexi
    5 out of 5
    August 8, 2021
    Would use this product again!
    This stuff is just amazing! When moving into my first home, I was given some old, dark purple leather couches. Of course I took them (they were free!), but I honestly thought they were ugly. I did a little research and found this product from Rub and Restore. I was nervous to order because of the price and because I had no idea how the couches would turn out. Well, they turned out BEAUTIFUL! It took 4 coats on each coat (an hour a coat/couch). The couches are a pretty brown (a much more modern look). There were some scratches on the seats of one couch, and the paint completely covered them up! I would definitely recommend this product to an...More
    This stuff is just amazing! When moving into my first home, I was given some old, dark purple leather couches. Of course I took them (they were free!), but I honestly thought they were ugly. I did a little research and found this product from Rub and Restore. I was nervous to order because of the price and because I had no idea how the couches would turn out. Well, they turned out BEAUTIFUL! It took 4 coats on each coat (an hour a coat/couch). The couches are a pretty brown (a much more modern look). There were some scratches on the seats of one couch, and the paint completely covered them up! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants to change up the look of their leather couches!
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    Katheryn
    5 out of 5
    July 21, 2021
    Wine to Cognac!
    I read all the reviews, and while nervous, decided to go for it! I could not be happier with the updated look of my pair of leather chairs that went from an outdated wine color to a trendy cognac color. My biggest critics, the kids, loved the transformation! Great customer service too!
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    Shawn Schiappacasse
    5 out of 5
    July 6, 2021
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    I only had to use one coat of the cognac base color to make my couch look new again and it was so easy to apply. I am truly amazed.
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    Chelsea
    5 out of 5
    June 23, 2021
    Amazing!
    Amazing product! I used rub n’ restore on a recliner that was old and faded. I’m so glad we didn’t get rid of the chair and took a chance to restore it. It worked wonderfully!
    Won Mekonnen
    1 out of 5
    June 15, 2021
    Color did not match. Customer Sevice was not helpful.
    Reply from lesandre:
    Colors may have the same name but vary among manufacturers. Our Cognac is described as a golden butterscotch. We offer a myriad of services to help in selecting color. We also have a generous exchange policy (try exchanging open paint with Home Depot and see how that customer service suits you). We also promptly responded to your email with this information and never received a reply. Perhaps it went to spam. Customers who leave negative reviews rather than try to troubleshoot are not suited to DIY projects such as these.
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    Lianet
    5 out of 5
    May 6, 2021
    Amazing !!
    Best product I’ve purchased !!! Don’t be sceptical it DOES work. Love how my couch looks brand new! I highly recommend
    Left side has a coat. Right still needs love!
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    Megan (Travers)
    5 out of 5
    May 1, 2021
    Beautiful color
    After getting excited about doing my couch. I saw this color and realized it could bring my leather sandals back to life!
    Worked perfectly!!!
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    Louise
    5 out of 5
    April 24, 2021
    Treat it like PAINT
    It does a great job, but I think it was a HUGE mistake to use a sponge. I am an artist and have a lot of experience with paints and painting. The sponge soaked up too much product, dried on the sponge, and no matter how quickly I worked it just was bad. I even had a water spray bottle to mist it but I wasted a great deal of product, which should have been on my chair instead of my sponge. With that said, I will say the paint is a highly pigmented water base paint. When I purchased this, my impression was to RUB it on, like you would with shoe polish. I think it is much better to use a foam brush, keep several on hand because it will d...More
    It does a great job, but I think it was a HUGE mistake to use a sponge. I am an artist and have a lot of experience with paints and painting. The sponge soaked up too much product, dried on the sponge, and no matter how quickly I worked it just was bad. I even had a water spray bottle to mist it but I wasted a great deal of product, which should have been on my chair instead of my sponge. With that said, I will say the paint is a highly pigmented water base paint. When I purchased this, my impression was to RUB it on, like you would with shoe polish. I think it is much better to use a foam brush, keep several on hand because it will dry on it no matter how fast you work, although the spray bottle helped. I felt it would have turned out better if I had originally applied it like a thin paint, done small areas at a time, soak the foam brush every 15 minutes, and do several thin layers. You don't need to rub this on, you need to paint it on. I have severe carpal tunnel, so if you have this, or arthritis, then you best work in small batches with a foam brush. I even used an actual paint brush to paint around the brass tacs. It is a great product, but treat it like a paint, rather than like a leather polish that you rub into leather.
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    Claudia J
    5 out of 5
    April 21, 2021
    Works well
    I just finished first try, noticed imperfections will do again. As it claims, leather doesn’t feel dry.. darker than expected.. really liked original color however this does cover up all the stains..will keep going.. also forgot to order glaze.. this is without the clear Prep& Finish
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    Brad
    5 out of 5
    April 8, 2021
    Great product
    Product worked excellent!! Only prob was I ran out and had to order another bottle to finish a couple more coats. I ordered the 8oz bottle originally and probably need another 2oz to finish. But I am ok with ordering another due to the amazing finish on my chair!!
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    Daniel tierney
    5 out of 5
    April 5, 2021
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    I attempted to go from a dark color to light, and overall I’m very impressed. It took me about 4 coats. I bought the 8 oz bottle and there’s about 1/3 leftover, which will be useful if it needs a touch up eventually.
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    Tammy D
    5 out of 5
    February 17, 2021
    Truly amazing!!
    If I could give you 10 stars I would.
    So easy, and looks incredible.
    Amazing product and made in the USA too!
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    Rebecca Cason
    5 out of 5
    January 19, 2021
    I can not believe how amazing this product is. I was ready to go purchase a new recliner, and I came across Rub'n Restore. It was one of the easiest DIYs I have ever done. The results are just incredible!! 10/10 rating!!

    Now I am redoing my headboard!!
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    Vanessa Pineda
    5 out of 5
    December 19, 2020
    This was amazing!
    I bought this product in cognac to change the color of a black vinyl full sized bed frame that I’ve had for about 3 years. I was so impressed with how easy the product was to apply. I purchased the smallest sized container still have about half the bottle or a bit less left over. I highly recommend this!
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    C Wright
    5 out of 5
    December 3, 2020
    I cannot believe the results! I am so pleased. This is exactly what I hoped the project would turn out to look like. It was a long day because there were three pieces but so worth it! I mixed the cognac, tobacco and a little rust and diluted with the clear finish as you suggested. It took two coats and sometimes three in the darkest areas.  I watched the video and used the mottling technique to spread the color. It dried quickly and we are letting it cure before sitting on it. We paid $700 for all three pieces used. It cost less than $200 for the color. I highly recommend this product!
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    Kat Schulz
    5 out of 5
    November 14, 2020
    Saved a bundle!
    This product is so wonderful. Easy to get great results. I would suggest watching as many videos as you can. You can then go right to your project and get great results. I did think before I began the project that it might look good but would feel like plastic, not at all. So very happy with the result. Saved a bundle. Customer service awesome!
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    Nilda Barrows
    5 out of 5
    November 7, 2020
    Cognac is perfect
    Awesome product! Bought this used chair on Facebook marketplace for $30. I did clean it with alcohol and Flite first and then did the tape test. It took 3 coats but it was well worth it. I was afraid that it would get on my little white dog but nope, it worked out beautifully. I would recommend this product. 5 stars all they way!

    I’m so glad I found your product and so is this little guy sitting on his new favorite chair.
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    Natalie S
    4 out of 5
    October 28, 2020
    Everyone told me I couldn’t stain leather, but you can! Rub n restore is so easy to use. I’ve never done this before but knew I could. Great help on the phone, in instructions and videos. It took less than 3 hours to transform the chair. The oil stain didn’t fully go away, but it looked so good I didn’t want to fully change the color. We liked the faux finish look. I used alcohol, 2-3 coats of cognac / Prep n finish glaze with a faux finish sponge (keep it damp!), dry in between coats, and 2 coats of Prep n finish. The only negative is that the leather felt a little dry after finishing the process. The second clear coat helped. All in all...More
    Everyone told me I couldn’t stain leather, but you can! Rub n restore is so easy to use. I’ve never done this before but knew I could. Great help on the phone, in instructions and videos. It took less than 3 hours to transform the chair. The oil stain didn’t fully go away, but it looked so good I didn’t want to fully change the color. We liked the faux finish look.
    I used alcohol, 2-3 coats of cognac / Prep n finish glaze with a faux finish sponge (keep it damp!), dry in between coats, and 2 coats of Prep n finish. The only negative is that the leather felt a little dry after finishing the process. The second clear coat helped. All in all, so happy! My emerald green sofa will be my next project! And minimal to no odor!! The color looks great!!
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    Debbie D
    5 out of 5
    October 21, 2020
    Looking brand new now!
    I bought a leather loveseat on Craigslist for $25 that was in good shape except for sun bleaching on the arms and seat cushions and one back cushion that was darker than the rest of the couch. I sent in a sample of the original leather and got a custom blend using cognac which I blended with 2oz rust. Three applications including the last with a blend with the finisher created a semigloss appearance that looks fantastic! I did do an additional application to the dark cushion to even out the tone to match the rest of the loveseat. Excellent product!
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    Jordan
    5 out of 5
    October 15, 2020
    I just wanted to submit some photos of our sofa after using your products. I was honestly skeptical the paint would work, but I’m so glad I gave it a try. Not only did it work, our couch looks amazing! I did 3 coats of cognac as a base and then a 1:1 glaze mix of tobacco with clear (the last photo is the true color we ended up with). I’m very happy with how our sofa looks—5 stars! Thank you again for all of your help.
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    Jennifer
    5 out of 5
    September 14, 2020
    Like new
    I am so happy with this product! It smells very little, dried fast, and is very forgiving! Probably one of the easiest projects ever!
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    Brooke
    5 out of 5
    September 12, 2020
    Easy & completed in a few hours. Used a total of 3 coats in the cognac color and topped with a 50/50 solution using the top coat.
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    Genevieve
    5 out of 5
    August 29, 2020
    I am SO glad I found you gals! I recently redid a leather sofa we had in a motorhome we are renovating and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! I have shared on my private Snapchat (and people were SHOCKED by the transformation) but once I have throw pillows and stuff I will broadcast loud and clear how pleased I am with Rub ‘n Restore!
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    Kate
    5 out of 5
    August 29, 2020
    Neat
    Like most, I was skeptical but pleasantly surprised! I painted a red leather loveseat with some damage from pets on one cushion. You’d never know it! Love how the color turned out. It’s incredibly easy to use. I hope it wears well! I just finished the top coat today.
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    M Moore
    5 out of 5
    August 25, 2020
    I was a little sceptical to be quite honest, but look how well my old club chair has been transformed ! I wiped it over with a little white spirit and then applied three coats in ‘Cognac’. Chair no longer destined for the local tip, it’s charming. Thank you for prompt delivery and terrific result.
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    D Pergola
    5 out of 5
    August 14, 2020
    Thank you so much for this wonderful and easy to use product. I wish I had more leather furniture that needed restored.
    Aubrey Meadows
    5 out of 5
    August 6, 2020
    Worked out better than expected! And very user friendly for all DIYers.
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    Teena Stewart
    5 out of 5
    July 26, 2020
    Cognac
    Great product. We purchased two used couches and a leather chair and ottoman used and wanted to make them match so we used cognac as our base color.
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    N Paquin
    5 out of 5
    July 19, 2020
    Redid my old leather couch from purple to cognac and SO happy with how it turned out! Thank you so much for such a good product!!
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    Phill
    5 out of 5
    July 6, 2020
    Wonderful Results
    Bought this to restore some vinyl I couldn't replace on my boat. Now everything matches and it looks fantastic. I couldn't be happier
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    Jess T
    5 out of 5
    July 2, 2020
    I bought a Natuzi leather couch on Craigslist for $150 because I have pets and didn't want to spend a fortune on new only to have it thrashed. It was well built but had some discoloration and scratching. A friend suggested I recondition it and I found rub & retire videos on YouTube. Seemed too good to be true but I ordered it. Got my shipment in a few days, and after a few hours it was like I had a brand new couch. It's absolutely foolproof and felt like magic. It is the single most rewarding diy project I ever have done. I'll never buy new leather again.
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    Haley Emery
    5 out of 5
    May 29, 2020
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    AMAZING. So glad I purchased. Have already recommended to others.
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    Allison
    5 out of 5
    May 2, 2020
    This was one of my best decisions ever! The couch looks brand new after a few coats. I ordered both the 16oz and 8oz and have about half of the 16oz left after applying a generous amount all over and underneath of both the couch and love seat. It dries really quickly so it did not take more than a day and it was fun to watch the progress! Came out to a beautiful rich color. IM OBESSED !
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    Kashmere Fitch
    5 out of 5
    May 2, 2020
    I just purchased your cognac color to change the color on a chair a friend gave me. It turned out so well! I read the reviews on your website and "how to" videos so I felt prepared to tackle this. The product was extremely easy to work with and produced beautiful results thanks to the included instructions. Thank you for the quality product and fantastic resources!

    (Slight color differences in the two photos as one was taken in the morning and one at night.)
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    Gerald A. Cole
    5 out of 5
    April 28, 2020
    almost a perfect match to original color...thanks
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    Rachel Haworth
    5 out of 5
    April 25, 2020
    Amazing products and great results! Colors used 2:1 ratio Cognac:Cherrywood and 1:1 Clear:Cognac. Thanks to covid19 my indirect dislike for our very aged leather sofa amplified and instead of spending an exorbitant amount on a brand new leather sofa I came across your products and couldn’t be happier! The couch was inherited from my boyfriends mother and he was very skeptical and initially did not want me to try to tackle this project knowing the couch was pretty far gone and more concerned he would have to get us a new couch if my attempt at fixing it would make it worse. So one day I waited until he left for work and I went to work on our s...More
    Amazing products and great results! Colors used 2:1 ratio Cognac:Cherrywood and 1:1 Clear:Cognac. Thanks to covid19 my indirect dislike for our very aged leather sofa amplified and instead of spending an exorbitant amount on a brand new leather sofa I came across your products and couldn’t be happier! The couch was inherited from my boyfriends mother and he was very skeptical and initially did not want me to try to tackle this project knowing the couch was pretty far gone and more concerned he would have to get us a new couch if my attempt at fixing it would make it worse. So one day I waited until he left for work and I went to work on our sofa. I was able to ratio the colors to match perfectly just by looking through your reviews with photos and learned how to patch, correct and color with your instructional videos. It took me two days with my secret project because of the repairs that needed to be made and time between to dry with the leather filler and patches but thanks to a few well placed decorative pillows and blankets went unnoticed until my project was complete. I only needed to use the color on the bottom cushions and a few other areas like the arm rest which needed to be repaired. The best part is my boyfriend still can’t tell which cushions I didn’t touch! And I have enough color left over for my next secret project - his leather recliner to match our “new” gorgeous leather sofa. Thanks to your products and instructional videos you’ve saved our sofa, our bank account and made my boyfriend a believer!
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    S Sexton
    5 out of 5
    March 30, 2020
    Thanks so much for all of your help and advice! We’re really happy with how it turned out using 2 parts Cognac and 1 part Rust and then following with the Clear finish.
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    Susie Stewart
    5 out of 5
    March 30, 2020
    Great product.
    Anastasia
    5 out of 5
    March 23, 2020
    This product and the repair solution has saved me from having to by a new couch. I had holes the size of a walnut and discoloration, you would never know that there was ever an issue!! Amazing products. I wish I would have had a before picture to post, unbelievable the difference.
    Barbara Sapp
    5 out of 5
    February 3, 2020
    It was awesome. turned out simply beautiful, thank you.
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    Wanda Perez
    5 out of 5
    January 14, 2020
    Worked great for Italian leather sofa!
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    Logan
    5 out of 5
    December 9, 2019
    This product was incredible and SO easy to use. Gave me exactly what I wanted for my couch. I posted the before and after on my Instagram page and I had SO many responses. People couldn’t believe you could do this to a couch. Thanks for your product! I shared it with everyone who asked :)
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    Austin Stevens
    5 out of 5
    September 15, 2019
    Greta stuff! Didn’t get a great before picture but the end result was great. The couch was a faded/stained yellow color, the cognac dye worked great!
    Harriet Brown
    5 out of 5
    September 6, 2019
    Awesome product and easy to use!
    Fisk
    5 out of 5
    June 1, 2019
    Here are my before and after pictures for Cognac :) Love this product!
    Lori R
    5 out of 5
    May 28, 2019
    Took a chance buying some used, high end magenta swivel chairs based on your videos. Super happy—thank you!! I did experience a bit of anxiety because I initially wiped off parts of prior coats each time I tried to add another. I started to worry i didn’t clean it enough, etc (but it’s been a month or so of heavy use and it’s wearing great so ?‍♀️?). It was completely dry so wasn’t that. In retrospect I think maybe my sponge was too wet—and then not wet enough, LOL. Anyway i switched to pouncing the sponge which worked great AND I found that allowed me to add a bit of... I dunno, subtle variegation or dimension to the color/finish. Hap...More
    Took a chance buying some used, high end magenta swivel chairs based on your videos. Super happy—thank you!!
    I did experience a bit of anxiety because I initially wiped off parts of prior coats each time I tried to add another. I started to worry i didn’t clean it enough, etc (but it’s been a month or so of heavy use and it’s wearing great so ?‍♀️?). It was completely dry so wasn’t that. In retrospect I think maybe my sponge was too wet—and then not wet enough, LOL. Anyway i switched to pouncing the sponge which worked great AND I found that allowed me to add a bit of... I dunno, subtle variegation or dimension to the color/finish. Happy accident since I think it looks better than having it just one completely even color anyway.
    Ralph & Heather
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    Here are some photos to show you that Rub 'n Restore works beautifully in New Zealand as well as in the USA! We are very happy with the results. We used a 16oz and 8oz of cognac dye plus an 8oz of clear prep. We did 5 coats of dye, then a 50/50 with clear prep. It was still shinier than the original so we did a 6th coat of dye only to get the satin effect. There is still plenty of dye and clear prep left for any repairs in the future.The 20 year old dark green leather looks ok in photos but was rather tired close up as we brought up 3 kids who jumped all over it for years on end! It was also too dark for our current home decor. The Cognac ...More
    Here are some photos to show you that Rub 'n Restore works beautifully in New Zealand as well as in the USA! We are very happy with the results.

    We used a 16oz and 8oz of cognac dye plus an 8oz of clear prep. We did 5 coats of dye, then a 50/50 with clear prep. It was still shinier than the original so we did a 6th coat of dye only to get the satin effect. There is still plenty of dye and clear prep left for any repairs in the future.The 20 year old dark green leather looks ok in photos but was rather tired close up as we brought up 3 kids who jumped all over it for years on end! It was also too dark for our current home decor. The Cognac looks fabulous and fits very well with our decor.

    Many thanks for your helpful suggestions as well as the excellent product.
    Maggie Miller Interiors
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    LOVE my "new" cognac leather sofa!
    Lynn B
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    I really appreciated the instructional videos.

    The cognac dye covered permanent ink, deep head sweat stains and unknown spills. I used the clear prep between coats, with the dye on some coats and alone for the final coat. I did this inside with pets all around, and the dye was pleasure to work with and made no mess while drying quickly.
    Kathleen D
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    My favorite comfy chair is allowed back in the living room after years of being banished to the basement thanks to Rubnrestore Cognac treatment!! Your leather "tonic" is amazing! After going through your website information and videos I was ready to try it and I am SO impressed! I ordered the desired color, which arrived SO quickly; prepared the chair, as directed; then I chose to pretreat with the Prep & Finish, which turned out to be REALLY helpful as the now pretty 'raw' leather didnt absorb the dye as quickly and I could 'move' it around easier. Finally I added some Prep&Finish to my dye to give the chair more of a satin fin...More
    My favorite comfy chair is allowed back in the living room after years of being banished to the basement thanks to Rubnrestore Cognac treatment!! Your leather "tonic" is amazing!

    After going through your website information and videos I was ready to try it and I am SO impressed!

    I ordered the desired color, which arrived SO quickly; prepared the chair, as directed; then I chose to pretreat with the Prep & Finish, which turned out to be REALLY helpful as the now pretty 'raw' leather didnt absorb the dye as quickly and I could 'move' it around easier. Finally I added some Prep&Finish to my dye to give the chair more of a satin finish and Voile!!   I am SO pleased with how easy the whole process was--took about 4hrs start to finish! And beyond thrilled with the finished product!!! THANK YOU LADIES!!
    Katherine Laub
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    I’m somewhat cheap when it comes to furniture. With a baby and cat (and let be real, I’m really messy), I know our furniture will get a lot of wear and tear, so I take FREE furniture whenever I can. We were given a chair and loveseat in a red leather. It’s not my style, so I decided to change it! YALL. I used  Rub ‘n Restore, Inc.  Leather Dye and changed it to a beautiful Cognac color. I dyed both pieces of furniture THIS AFTERNOON. It’s so easy and pretty much foolproof. I still need to buff and shine the nail heads, but c’mon, the difference is crazy.
    Jennifer F
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    LaShann
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    I love your product! Check out my before and after. From red to cognac. Easy and quick!
    Jada D
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019

    Wow, just wow. Thanks for great, easy to use product.

    alissa
    5 out of 5
    May 7, 2019
    I just wanted to send you some pics of the finished project. I love it! Thanks for all your help. I used your repair stuff to repair the cushion and it worked great. And used the cognac making a 50 50 glaze with tha clear and wiping a lot of it off after it was somewhat dry to get a distressed look.
    Richard M.
    5 out of 5
    February 12, 2019
    In the process of restoring a 45 year old airplane I was considering recovering the 4 seats, at a cost of more than $1,000. The original vinyl seats were in decent condition, but the color was worn and faded from the sun. I have had good experience with Rub 'n Restore before so I figured it was worth a try. The results were fantastic - three light applications and the seats look almost new again. Using Rub 'n Restore saved me a considerable sum of cash - thanks.
    Angela S.
    5 out of 5
    February 8, 2019
    My client was going to get rid of her much loved leather sofa and loveseat...but I told her I could bring the life back to it...they chose cognac which was similar to what it originally was (although now it was super faded and scratched and pen marks & paint covered.) After 3 coats, they were amazed, "looks like a new sofa" they said. very happy. great product.
    Lisa A
    5 out of 5
    January 15, 2019
    Perfect match found through variety offered. True to sample.
    LA
    5 out of 5
    January 8, 2019
    Worked like magic. Very pleased!
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    Bobbie
    5 out of 5
    December 24, 2018
    “Love it!”
    Martin
    5 out of 5
    December 10, 2018
    Has restored a chair to look like new. Easy to use. Great product
    Anonymous
    5 out of 5
    November 27, 2018
    Beyond anything I imagined.
    Alice
    5 out of 5
    October 1, 2018
    AMAZING AND MIRACULOUS PRODUCT! I transformed a 2nd-hand burgundy/wine colored vinyl reclining sectional into the MOST BEAUTIFUL Cognac-colored sectional! We are more than satisfied customers!
    Robin
    5 out of 5
    August 13, 2018
    Sure I was nervous to purchase, what can go wrong.. You name it. But none of it happened. Product is easy to use. Simple and that how a product should be,
    Ed
    5 out of 5
    July 28, 2018
    “I am sure you get a ton of these, but I wanted to let you know that I am very happy with the results. The stock color wasn’t an exact match so I dyed the whole sofa except for the back. Now waiting for it to dry…The project took me about 4 hours. Thanks again.”
    Sherri, Albuquerque, NM
    5 out of 5
    April 6, 2018
    “Second time I have used Rub 'n Restore products and it is like magic! How to take old and make it brand new! Easy to use, dries fast, instant success! Yes, Dad is converted! We LOVE the results.”
    Anonymous
    5 out of 5
    April 4, 2018
    I was worried this wouldn't work going from a dark color to a light....but it worked perfectly! This product is AWESOME! So glad i found it.
    Laura, Corpus Christi, TX
    5 out of 5
    March 4, 2018
    “Thank you for making a great product that is super easy to use!! I will definitely recommend this to everyone!!”
    Barb
    5 out of 5
    February 1, 2018
    I used the Cognac Leather and Vinyl Dye on a office chair that was originally a very close color. The chair is a combo of vinyl and leather, with a leather seating surface and vinyl on the arms, back and sides. The color on the vinyl surfaces had either worn off completely as in the case of the arms or turned an odd greenish shade on the sides and back.I used clear prep and finish. Then I put 2 thin coats of cognac on the leather seating surface and sides and back. I put 5 coats on the arms to bring them back to the same color as the rest of the chair. I topped it off with a coat of clear prep and finish. Everybody has commented it looks like...More
    I used the Cognac Leather and Vinyl Dye on a office chair that was originally a very close color. The chair is a combo of vinyl and leather, with a leather seating surface and vinyl on the arms, back and sides. The color on the vinyl surfaces had either worn off completely as in the case of the arms or turned an odd greenish shade on the sides and back.I used clear prep and finish. Then I put 2 thin coats of cognac on the leather seating surface and sides and back. I put 5 coats on the arms to bring them back to the same color as the rest of the chair. I topped it off with a coat of clear prep and finish. Everybody has commented it looks like a new chair. It was easy to do and has saved a comfortable favorite chair from the landfill.
    Megan
    5 out of 5
    December 13, 2017
    I was dubious about this product but my couch was so bad that I had nothing to lose. The transformation was incredible! From a couch that was destined for the dump to something that looks brand new.
    Deb
    5 out of 5
    December 12, 2017
    I love the color. It worked exactly the way you discribed it.
    It looks like new.
    John, Carbondale, CO
    5 out of 5
    September 15, 2017
    “The furniture looks even better in person! Thank you for a great product and clear instructions!”
    Phil
    5 out of 5
    August 25, 2017
    Your product is F A N T A S T I C. color, clear coat great.
    great job LADIES
    Melanie, Broken Arrow, OK
    5 out of 5
    June 29, 2017
    “I restored the ottoman first as a test and, although it’s beautiful, the couch has more of a brown tone and when the ottoman was next to the couch, the orange tones in the cognac really stood out, so I sent a sample for a custom color. The pictures I sent of the ottoman are before I put the custom color over the cognac.”
    Bobbie
    5 out of 5
    April 4, 2017
    Excellent product! Changed the color of an entire sectional with a 16oz bottle with some left over! Took about 3 coats to get good coverage and was time consuming but worth it in the end! Be sure to follow the directions and use the proper sponge!
    Jeanne A Dean
    5 out of 5
    February 7, 2017
    I purchased cognac in 2014 when my niece recommended it. I never got to it until this year. I purchased 8 oz bottle and ran out. I ordered an additional 16 oz and was concerned that the color might have changed, but it arrived and was exactly the same. It was easy to use and very thorough. Both sofa and love seat look marvelous. Cognac is lighter than my previous red brown color.and covers completely. I love it.
    Haydee, Gouldsboro, PA
    5 out of 5
    December 24, 2016
    “I just want to say how fabulous this product is! I did my couch and it came out gorgeous. Thank you so much for making such a great product!”
    Donna
    5 out of 5
    November 21, 2016
    This is a fantastic product. I had hard time getting full coverage with another brand and it was awful. Love rub n restore. Works great!
    Steve, Denver, CO
    5 out of 5
    August 24, 2016
    “Thought I would send pics of the completed color change of the black saddlebags to brown. Thanks for all your help, came out wonderfully.”
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    Iwona
    5 out of 5
    March 1, 2016
    WONDERFUL! I cannot believe the transformation! Easy, great effect and inexpensive. Love it!
    Jane Gauss
    5 out of 5
    January 15, 2016
    A mix of the Forest and Cognac (thanks to the personal help from CC) produced the exact green I was looking for. Not only did this product transform a teal leather into a NEW chair, it took away the scars of years of use. The videos and personal phone help gave me the confidence to do this. I am a retired decorative painter, and went into this project with a definite color and professional results in mind. I received both and will use this product on another leather chair I have at our summer home. Thank you, Rub 'n Restore--this is an amazing product .
    Kathy Perkins
    5 out of 5
    October 17, 2015
    Three large piece leather set with additional hassock covered with cognac color perfectly ! Only used one bottle for this set with 4 coats ! Looks like we have a brand new living room set !
    Rob, Philadelphia, PA
    5 out of 5
    August 12, 2015
    “Awesome! Brand new! Thank you for your wonderful company!”
    Steve M. Lytle, Texas
    5 out of 5
    July 13, 2015
    This stuff is amazing! Turned our worn 23 year old leather sofa into the centerpiece of our home. We went from a light beige to the deep and beautiful cognac. Can't believe the outcome, very impressive!
    James, Annandale, MN
    5 out of 5
    June 24, 2015
    “I used roughly 30 oz. of dye for a chair, loveseat, and sofa, and it took 9.5 hours to complete. Great product!”
    Chuck R.
    5 out of 5
    March 18, 2015
    Old leather couch (15 years) looked tired and worn; cleaned it up, filled in the cracking leather and used about 4-5 coats of Rub&Restore after using clear-prep. The couch was dark gray-blue, and now is really nice color (cognac).
    Randy
    5 out of 5
    January 16, 2015
    Application was easy drying was fast was able to use in 48 hours and very dog proof....
    Ron D.
    5 out of 5
    December 4, 2014
    My loveseat and sofa where old and stained. The recliner wasn't even part of the set. After I was doing staining and sealing all three, then all look new and they have the exact same matching color. My living room hasn't looked better. Great product.
    Kim B.
    5 out of 5
    September 12, 2014
    I received your products today and couldn't wait to get started. I was only able to do the seat cushions and ottoman tonight, but those are what needed the most work. I am thrilled! They look so good! The cognac color worked perfectly for my saddle-colored aniline. I love it. And it was so easy! I'm going to do the chairs tomorrow to get the color to match the cushions and ottoman. Thank you so much!
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    Mary, Highland Park, NJ
    5 out of 5
    August 13, 2014
    “I had this worn down and out leather sofa. I was skeptical of this or any product working. I was absolutely blown away with the results.”
    Anonymous
    5 out of 5
    July 8, 2014
    Love, love ,love theses products but cognac was a bit too yellow for me. Returned for a custom color match.
    Mark
    1 out of 5
    June 22, 2014
    Purchased product w/ high hopes based off of reviews from amazon. Couldn't be more disappointed! The color is terrible. Most cognac colors have a more brown tone to them. Too orange.
    Reply from lesandre:
    Rub and Restore on Amazon? Our products have only ever been available through our site, and folks can ensure they choose the right color by ordering swatches or sending a sample for matching.
    Sherri Nielsen
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2014
    2nd year I have used Rub'nRestore products and it is like magic! How to take old and make it brand new! Easy to use, dry's fast, instant success! LOVE THIS PRODUCT! ;-)
    Robert Morris
    5 out of 5
    May 10, 2014
    Used this product to bring back life into my 1976 mercedes interior. WOW!!!! this stuff is amazing. Worked on all the vinyls, seats/door panels and even the bits of plastic trim like the handle and side pockets which are hard plastic.

    This really is an above and beyond product. Super easy to use, great price, and fantastic results.
    Jonathan
    5 out of 5
    April 26, 2014
    I don't know how you did it, but you truly have a product that worked far beyond my expectations. I don't have any before photos, but the $115.00 we spent on two bottles of dye and one bottle of clear coat has successfully restored two couches, that I believe are valued at over $2000.00! These couches had ink, wine, and dog urine stains that we thought had rendered the furniture unsavable. They were faded, cracked, dry and ugly. Frankly, my wife and I were embarrassed to have guests see them. After six coats of cognac, and one coat of clear coat, they look like new! We have dye and clear coat left over for future patchwork because of...More
    I don't know how you did it, but you truly have a product that worked far beyond my expectations.

    I don't have any before photos, but the $115.00 we spent on two bottles of dye and one bottle of clear coat has successfully restored two couches, that I believe are valued at over $2000.00!

    These couches had ink, wine, and dog urine stains that we thought had rendered the furniture unsavable. They were faded, cracked, dry and ugly. Frankly, my wife and I were embarrassed to have guests see them.

    After six coats of cognac, and one coat of clear coat, they look like new! We have dye and clear coat left over for future patchwork because of the dogs and sun damage from the window.

    I will recommend Rub N Restore to anyone who desires to resurrect their leather furniture.

    Thanks again,
    Daphne
    5 out of 5
    March 18, 2014
    I admit, I was a bit skeptical when we purchased the Rub n Restore system, but with the results we've had I would recommend this to anyone looking to restore/dye leather furniture. 5 Stars!!!
    Lynette
    5 out of 5
    February 19, 2014
    I watched the instructional video before purchasing. It was really as easy as the demonstration. I bought the small bottle and started with an ottoman before the large chair and sofa. Can't wait to get started on the next pieces. The color was very close to the original color of the furniture. I did this to show my husband that I can change the color of my living room furniture that is an off white color. I want to make it darker.
    Kim, Buda, TX
    5 out of 5
    November 2, 2012
    “I received your products today and couldn't wait to get started. I was only able to do the seat cushions and ottoman tonight, but those are what needed the most work. I am thrilled! They look so good! The cognac color worked perfectly. I love it. And it was so easy! I'm going to do the chairs tomorrow to get the color to match the cushions and ottoman. Thank you so much!”
    Jessica, Indianapolis, IN
    5 out of 5
    April 23, 2012
    “First, I just used some Cognac dye and Clear Prep Finish to restore an imitation Eames chair and ottoman I found at a consignment store. It was pretty cracked and worn looking before, but now looks brand new thanks to Rub 'n Restore!! Everyone I've shown it to can't believe the transformation. The pictures don't do it justice but you can see a definite difference!”
    Matthew, Jacksonville, FL
    5 out of 5
    January 1, 1970
    “I used the cognac as a base with a small amount of walnut to darken it and then tinted that with a little organic yellow from ADV Leather. I then glazed the couch with that color first. I then used a slightly darker version (more walnut) to put a second print coat on top. I used a mixture of the clear and the dull topcoat from ADV Leather to create the matte glaze. To deal with the streakiness of the Adv product, I would apply the colorant with the sponge and then go over that tapping with a damp wax application sponge (the ones covered in terry cloth) to smooth the application. Buffing with a polishing cloth also helped. I then top coated t...More
    “I used the cognac as a base with a small amount of walnut to darken it and then tinted that with a little organic yellow from ADV Leather. I then glazed the couch with that color first. I then used a slightly darker version (more walnut) to put a second print coat on top. I used a mixture of the clear and the dull topcoat from ADV Leather to create the matte glaze. To deal with the streakiness of the Adv product, I would apply the colorant with the sponge and then go over that tapping with a damp wax application sponge (the ones covered in terry cloth) to smooth the application. Buffing with a polishing cloth also helped. I then top coated the couches with a mixture of 60/40 clear/dull and once dried for a day buffed this to get the somewhat satin appearance. I am stoked! Having used the ADV color line to tint, I am very glad to have used your line to do the meat of the work. Looks really good to me. We will see how it holds up, but I think it should be good to go for awhile! Oh, I also added feet that I stained later on. No other improvements were made.”
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