--- product_id: 8346417 title: "Howard Products Store Howard-RF5016" brand: "howard" price: "407 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Howard" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/8346417-howard-products-store-howard-rf5016 store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 9 color-matched finish options Penetrates & restores wood finish Quick wipe-on, wipe-off application Howard Products Store Howard-RF5016 **Brand:** howard **Price:** 407 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🪄 Bring your wood back to life—no refinishing drama required! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Howard Products Store Howard-RF5016 by howard - **How much does it cost?** 407 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/8346417-howard-products-store-howard-rf5016) ## 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 - • **Tailored Color Match:** Choose from 9 precise wood tones for seamless blending - • **Effortless Application:** Simple wipe-on, wipe-off process saves time and hassle - • **Erase Blemishes Instantly:** Eliminates scratches, heat rings, watermarks & sun fade - • **Restore Without Stripping:** Preserves original finish & value—no sanding or stripping needed - • **Trusted Antique Industry Standard:** 40+ years of proven performance for professionals & enthusiasts ## Overview Howard Restor-A-Finish is a stain-based, penetrating wood finish restorer available in nine colors, designed to blend out scratches, heat rings, watermarks, and sun fade without stripping the original finish. Trusted for over 40 years by antique dealers and wood care pros, it offers a quick, wipe-on wipe-off solution that preserves wood authenticity and value while restoring color and luster. ## 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: Exceeded Expections! - SOOOO HAPPY! I just inherited an antique cedar chest from my grandparents. It was made in 1942. It has some big issues, but lots of little issues too. I dont have the time to do a full restoration yet, but I wanted it to look decent while holding my blankets until its fully restored. Restore a Finish worked amazingly! The fine scratches are gone and the shine is incredible! Its taken a sad, dull and faded chest to a shiny, polished piece. For what i needed, and hoped for, this exceeded my expectations!! It was simple to use( I used 0000 steel wool and wiped off with a rag). The color matched perfectly, though it became more vibrant after wiping on. Im very pleased! Review: Great Product that Saved My Wood Door from an Expensive Refinish Job - This a great product! My front door was dried out looking with water stains. I have tried other products designed to make wood look better and they always look great at first but by the next day the door is back to looking really bad again. I decided to try Howards Restor-A-Finish as a "last ditch effort" to make my front door look good before I hired a company to refinish the front door at a cost of several hundred dollars. I was amazed at how good the door looked after using this product. The product is easy to use. You simply wipe it on with a cloth. The door looked better in an instant. The product is not sticky and does not require drying time. Today mark one month since I treated the door with Restor-A-Finish. The door still looks great! What I was hoping was a temporary, short-term fix seems to be a permanent solution. To be fair in this review, I need to let you know that I also ordered Howard Sunshield Beeswax Polish and used that after using Restor-A-Finish. It was recommended in the frequently bought together suggestion on desertcart. Sunshield Beeswax Polish is another easy to use wipe one product. ## 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 dark reddish shades of mahogany - 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 | B000C02BIW | | Base Material | Stain-based | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,569 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Wood Conditioners, Waxes & Oils | | Brand | HOWARD | | Brand Name | HOWARD | | Coating Description | Penetrating oil-based stain with pigments and binders for wood finishes | | Color | Mahogany | | Compatible Material | Wood | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,783 Reviews | | Finish Types | | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00088682160052 | | Included Components | Howard - RF5016 | | Item Dimensions | 1.57 x 3.74 x 6.3 inches | | Item Type Name | Howard - RF5016 | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Liquid Volume | 16 fluid ounces | | Manufacturer | Howard Products Store | | Manufacturer Part Number | Howard - RF5016 | | Manufacturer 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… | | Material | Mahogany | | Material Type | Mahogany | | Model Name | Howard - RF5016 | | Model Number | RF5016 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | Spray | | Style Name | Restor-A-Finish | | Surface Recommendation | Wood | | UPC | 088682160052 | | Unit Count | 16 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** HOWARD - **Color:** Mahogany - **Material:** Mahogany - **Model Name:** Howard - RF5016 - **Surface Recommendation:** Wood ## Images ![Howard Products Store Howard-RF5016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Bai+ltMKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Which color should I get if I have dark expresso color wood?** A: Their Ebony Brown shade is ideal for modern Espresso finishes. I've used it to dramatic and fantastic effect. Great stuff! **Q: what to use to clean wood first and then after the application of restor a finish** A: I dust first. If it's really bad, I use Howard OrangeOil Wood Polish first. The Restore-A-Finish actually cleans as you use it. **Q: Would you recommend this color for a teak dining table? I'm not sure if the other finishes would work better.** A: I wouldn't, I would go darker on teak. This stuff does not really add any color like a stain would. I have used golden oak for kitchen oak cabinets, and dark oak for 25 year old Minwax 230 Early American stained oak trim, and cherry for an antique cherry dininig room table and they all did not "darken" anything. This stuff isn't a stain and it should only restore any mis-colored spots, if its a dark teak -I would use the dark oak. **Q: Where can I see samples of the colors of this product?** A: On the website ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceeded Expections! *by H***Y on July 30, 2026* SOOOO HAPPY! I just inherited an antique cedar chest from my grandparents. It was made in 1942. It has some big issues, but lots of little issues too. I dont have the time to do a full restoration yet, but I wanted it to look decent while holding my blankets until its fully restored. Restore a Finish worked amazingly! The fine scratches are gone and the shine is incredible! Its taken a sad, dull and faded chest to a shiny, polished piece. For what i needed, and hoped for, this exceeded my expectations!! It was simple to use( I used 0000 steel wool and wiped off with a rag). The color matched perfectly, though it became more vibrant after wiping on. Im very pleased! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product that Saved My Wood Door from an Expensive Refinish Job *by K***K on August 7, 2026* This a great product! My front door was dried out looking with water stains. I have tried other products designed to make wood look better and they always look great at first but by the next day the door is back to looking really bad again. I decided to try Howards Restor-A-Finish as a "last ditch effort" to make my front door look good before I hired a company to refinish the front door at a cost of several hundred dollars. I was amazed at how good the door looked after using this product. The product is easy to use. You simply wipe it on with a cloth. The door looked better in an instant. The product is not sticky and does not require drying time. Today mark one month since I treated the door with Restor-A-Finish. The door still looks great! What I was hoping was a temporary, short-term fix seems to be a permanent solution. To be fair in this review, I need to let you know that I also ordered Howard Sunshield Beeswax Polish and used that after using Restor-A-Finish. It was recommended in the frequently bought together suggestion on Amazon. Sunshield Beeswax Polish is another easy to use wipe one product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't spill!! *by J***N on August 5, 2023* I'll be honest, I didn't have high hopes for this product given I was using it on a 40 year old boat that had sat neglected for almost a decade. It's not a miracle cure for old, dried out wood, but it did make a huge difference. The pictures don't do it justice. The wood was sun bleached and spotty, my camera didn't pick up well, but after treating it you'd never know. It really evened out the color so it doesn't look ancient anymore. Water marks are also completely gone or covered enough that you have to get real close to notice. However, this stuff stains fabic like crazy, as you can see by the picture where the cushion is removed. Thankfully I'd already moved it so it didn't get ruined but I'll never get that out of the underlining. I also used Howard's Sunshield after it was dry which is where the real improvement came in. So I highly recommend using some kind of protection over the wood when you're done. A couple tips. Absolutely wear gloves, you will get stained hands otherwise. Do use steel wool if the wood is a little rough, a rag is good enough otherwise. I used 0000 and that was sufficient for my purposes, but some areas would have benefited more from 000. Make sure you get the correct color. My wood was several different shades, so I picked a shade in the middle. It was definitely to dark in some areas so I'll have to hit those with a lightener. Don't expect miracles. Aside from sanding down to bare wood and restaining, it's not going to look brand spanking new. Have realistic goals. Don't use this on polyurethane covered wood, you will be disappointed. They have Restore-a-Finish Polishing Compound that is just for poly that *might* work better, haven't tried it myself so can't comment on it's effectiveness. This product works best over shellac, lacquer, or varnish. I don't care what their marketing says, I was highly disappointed with results on polyurethane covered pieces. Overall I'm extremely pleased with the product. I will definitely be recommending it to friends, family, and fellow boaters. Full disclosure, I paid for this product 100% out of pocket and was not offered any kind of compensation for leaving a review. ## Frequently Bought Together - Howard Products Store Howard-RF5016 - Howard Products Beeswax Wood Polish & Conditioner, Feed-N-Wax for Wood Furniture Polish, 16 oz, Orange --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/8346417-howard-products-store-howard-rf5016](https://www.desertcart.no/products/8346417-howard-products-store-howard-rf5016) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*