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product_id: 650948466
title: "RF6008 Restor-A-Finish, 8-Ounce, Dark Walnut"
brand: "howard"
price: "$69"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Howard"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/650948466-rf6008-restor-a-finish-8-ounce-dark-walnut
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# removes water & heat stains minutes to restore finish 9 color-matched wood tones RF6008 Restor-A-Finish, 8-Ounce, Dark Walnut

**Brand:** howard
**Price:** $69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪵 Bring your wood back to life—without losing its soul.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RF6008 Restor-A-Finish, 8-Ounce, Dark Walnut by howard
- **How much does it cost?** $69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/650948466-rf6008-restor-a-finish-8-ounce-dark-walnut)

## 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 Legacy:** 40+ years as the go-to solution for antique dealers and wood care pros.
- • **Banishes Blemishes:** Erases scratches, oxidation, white heat rings, watermarks, smoke damage, and sun fade.
- • **Perfect Color Match:** Choose from 9 rich tones including Dark Walnut for seamless blending.
- • **Effortless Application:** Simple wipe-on, wipe-off process saves time and hassle.
- • **Restore Without Stripping:** Preserves original wood finish and value—no sanding or refinishing needed.

## Overview

Howard RF6008 Restor-A-Finish in Dark Walnut is a unique, finish-penetrating formula designed to restore and blend out minor scratches and blemishes on wood surfaces. Available in nine colors for precise matching, it removes water rings, heat marks, oxidation, and sun fade without stripping the original finish. Trusted by professionals and homeowners for over 40 years, it offers a quick, wipe-on wipe-off solution that preserves the authenticity and value of your wood furniture.

## Description

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.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.

Review: Great shine and long lasting!
Review: Parfait très bon produit

## 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 | B003DNRH3E |
| ASIN  | B003DNRH3E |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,854 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #132 in Wood Polish |
| Color | Dark Walnut |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (817) |
| Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (817) |
| Date First Available | 18 April 2014 |
| Date First Available  | 18 April 2014 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00088682080060 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 226 g |
| Item form | Aerosol |
| Item model number | RF6008 |
| Item model number  | RF6008 |
| Manufacturer | Howard Products |
| Manufacturer  | Howard Products |
| Part number | RF6008 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.81 x 7.37 x 13.97 cm; 226.8 g |
| Product Dimensions  | 3.81 x 7.37 x 13.97 cm; 226.8 g |
| Size | 8 oz |
| UPC | 088682080060 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HOWARD
- **Item weight:** 8 Ounces
- **Liquid volume:** 236 Milliliters
- **Material:** Wood
- **Recommended uses for product:** Interior

## Images

![RF6008 Restor-A-Finish, 8-Ounce, Dark Walnut - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uH-fjbylL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will it remove old decals, i want to use it on a blonde 50's seeburg home library 45 rpm player with decals volume, bass, etc....   i must save....**
A: I don't think it will remove the decals.  I used it on floors and furniture. I used the neutral color.  It just covered scratches and added a bit of luster. You should be ok.

**Q: Is this stain oil or water based?**
A: Restor-A-Finish is an oil-based wood finish restorer. Restor-A-Finish penetrates faded lacquer, shellac, and varnish finishes to bring back the original color and luster. It restores the depth of grain, going much deeper than temporary “scratch cover” products. Restor-A-Finish penetrates and permanently restores most wood finishes without removing any of the existing finish.

**Q: How does the stain behave with high humidity during application? Winters here are notoriously wet, and I'm concerned about how it'll affect the finis.**
A: High humidity always affects things. It could slow absorption into the wood and slow drying time. As this is a cleaning and staining product the finish should not be affected.  The finishing was you use gives you your final finish.

**Q: I have the darkest color. How can I order it?**
A: Will have to check with the company

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by V***S on 19 November 2024*

Great shine and long lasting!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***H on 12 May 2025*

Parfait très bon produit

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***. on 7 February 2024*

Die Politur ist einen kleinen Metallbehälter mit Sicherheitskappe verpackt. Sehr dünnflüssiges Öl. Es gibt einen sehr starken chemischen Geruch beim anwenden / auftragen ab. Dieser verfliegt nach einiger Zeit, hat mich aber beim anwenden gestört. Habe versucht einen Wasserfleck auf einem Holzregal mit Wenge Oberfläche zu beseitigen bzw. kaschieren dies ist nur mit mehrfachem auftragen halbwegs gelungen. Diese Holzpolitur verbringt keine "Wunder" gibt dem Holz aber eine glänzende Oberfläche. Da es sehr dunkel ist sollte man es auch nur auf dunklen Oberflächen anwenden. Der sehr starke chemische Geruch hat mich sehr gestört !

## Frequently Bought Together

- HOWARD - Restor-A-Finish: Restore Your Dark Walnut Wood Finishes Repair Scratches, Eliminate Stains, White Heat or Water Rings and More. Safe on Furniture, Trim, and All Finished Wood. Size: 8 Fl oz
- Howard Products FW0016 Wood Polish & Conditioner, 16 oz, orange, 16 Fl Oz
- Homax 10120000 Steel Wool, 12 pad, Grade #0000, Rhodes American, Final Finish

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-17*