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Restoring Wood: Howard's Restore a Finish

Yahoo Message Number: 55238
Thanks to someone mentioning it on this group, I tried Howards Restore-a-Finish on some of the walnut in my Magna. I highly recommend it. Some water staining in the bathroom and the kitchen, etc. is inevitable over time. I do not know exactly what this stuff is made of, but it is amazing! The wood looks better than when I purchased the coach. I first tested small areas near the bathroom sink and on a windowsill for over a month. It really lasts and makes your finish quite water resistant. It is also very easy to apply. You then top it off with Howard's Feed N Wax and you will not believe the results.

Rich 2002 Magna

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Yahoo Message Number: 55251
When that original mention of Howards came out, I chimed in with my use of Lemon Oil, and how it looked great on my neglected wood. And it did, for about three weeks.
I will be applying Howard's products next - any suggest on where to find them? I suppose I could Google it, but someone here KNOWS.

Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue

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Yahoo Message Number: 55253
Try Ace Hardware. It comes up on their website.

Nate Richards
04 Allure 31043

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Yahoo Message Number: 55254
It is also available on Amazon.com

Marta

07 Allure 31501

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Yahoo Message Number: 55255
Jack,

I found both the Howard "Restor A Finish" and the "Feed and Wax" at a True Value Hardware on Foley Road on James Island, a suburb of Charleston, SC. Restor A Finish comes in several stain colors and they had to order the cherry that I needed. They had the Feed and Wax on the shelf. Howard does have a web site.
I am currently restoring my woodwork a little at a time. The Restore A Finish is intended to re-stain areas of wear, nicks and clean places were dust and grime have settled over time. I works best using the 0000 steel wool recommended rubbing gently with a soaked pad then wipe dry with a rag. There is no need to use it on the areas that are still good. Have plenty of ventilation. Then I coat the entire area with Wax and Feed using a saturated rag. Let it stand for at least 20 minutes and buff with a clean dry rag. The results are amazing.
As for how long. I don't really know because this is the first time I have used the Feed and Wax. I have always used the Restor A Finish to touch up worn areas and nicks. Some return in a few months and some don't. This is also the first time that I have used the 0000 steel wool and it seems to really make a difference. All of my methods are described on the containers.

Don Seager

2004 Allure 31046
 

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Yahoo Message Number: 55275
Jack, I think I bought it at Home Depot.

Rich 2002 Magna