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Restor-A-Finish permanently restores the existing varnish, lacquer, or shellac finish without removing it.
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A refinisher dissolves and removes the existing varnish, lacquer, or shellac finish.
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Restor-A-Finish cleans the surface and penetrates stain through the existing finish to restore the color and luster.
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After the finish is removed with a refinisher, the wood needs to be conditioned and a new finish (like tung oil) needs to be applied.
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Restor-A-Finish restores any shade of the nine colors available. 
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A refinisher does not restore the color.
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Restor-A-Finish should be used to restore blemishes in all wood finishes.  It can eliminate white heat rings and water marks, scratches, oxidation, sun fade, smoke damage, etc.
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A refinisher should be used to remove a wood finish that is so severely damaged that it cannot be restored.
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Restor-A-Finish will not work under polyurethane finishes as a stain.
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A refinisher will not work with polyurethane finishes.
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Restor-A-Finish restores the finish.
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A refinisher removes the finish.
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