We picked up a set of antique chairs from a thrift store, fully expecting to replace both the seat cushions and the leather backs. With a family dinner coming up and limited time, we decided to try restoring the leather first instead of committing to a full replacement.
The recoloring balm arrived on time and came with everything needed to get started. The application process was surprisingly fast and straightforward. I restored all four chairs in a single morning, including minor wood touch ups. It’s genuinely an easy process, even if you’ve never done leather restoration before.
The result was far better than expected. The color went on evenly and left a rich, beautiful finish. It’s important to note that this is a recoloring product, not a filler, so it won’t repair deep physical damage. That said, it dramatically improved the overall appearance and brought the leather back to life.
Even if it ever needs a future touch up, this was faster, easier, and far more cost effective than replacing the leather entirely. We followed up with a conditioner afterward, which made the leather feel more supple and finished the restoration perfectly.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to restore worn or faded leather without the expense of full replacement.
What you’re seeing in the before and after photos is a high end leather sofa and ottoman valued well over $15,000. I restored the entire set using just one tin of black recoloring balm and one tin of conditioner from the same brand, applying a single coat of each.
The process was simple but precise. Instead of the included applicators, I used thick rubber gloves and soft, worn cotton cloths. Applying small amounts in circular motions and working section by section delivered the most even, professional looking result. The leather absorbed the color beautifully.
For a sofa of this size, two tins of conditioner would be ideal, but even one coat made an immediate difference. The leather now feels incredibly soft, smooth, and supple, with a rich finish that looks brand new. I plan to recondition again in a few months for long term maintenance.
My only recommendation is to allow at least 48 hours between applying the recoloring balm and the conditioner. Stick to clean, soft cotton cloths rather than microfiber for best control and absorption.
I was initially hesitant to use this on such high end furniture, but the results completely exceeded expectations. This product is remarkably effective. I’m not a paid reviewer, just genuinely impressed by how well it restored expensive leather back to its original look and feel.
After years of our dog jumping on our leather couches and chairs, the surfaces were heavily scratched and visibly worn.
With two coats of the recoloring balm and a final layer of conditioner, the transformation was incredible. The scratches disappeared, and the leather looked rich, smooth, and refreshed again. It honestly brought the furniture back to a like new condition.
The before and after difference speaks for itself. A simple process with results that feel almost too good to be true.
The recoloring balm itself is excellent. The results on our leather recliners were genuinely impressive.
Before applying, I cleaned the leather using a simple 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water. The balm goes on rich and concentrated, so a small amount covers a lot. The included foam applicator wasn’t ideal for larger surfaces, but switching to a soft cotton washcloth made the application smooth and controlled.
After three light coats, applied about 20 minutes apart, both chairs looked amazing. We originally bought them at an estate sale for a few hundred dollars, while one chair sells new for around $1,500. One tin was more than enough to restore both.
The process took a couple of hours, applied easily, and delivered a dramatic visual upgrade. The leather looks refreshed, even, and well cared for.
Despite the applicator, the product itself easily earns five stars. Highly recommended for restoring leather furniture and bringing new life to quality pieces without the cost of replacement.
I used this on an 18 year old convertible with over 136,000 miles, and the leather had clearly seen better days. The driver’s seat bolsters were heavily worn and cracked, exactly what you’d expect from years of use.
After cleaning the seats thoroughly with alcohol and letting them dry, I applied the recoloring balm. The results were honestly impressive. It restored the faded areas, softened the appearance of cracks, and brought the color back to life. Even the rest of the red leather in the car, which looked dry and sun baked after cleaning, was completely revitalized.
The seats are a mix of leather and vinyl, and the balm worked beautifully on both. The finish looks rich and refreshed, with a natural gloss that closely resembles new leather. Once fully dry, I lightly buffed the seats with a very soft bonnet to enhance the finish even further.
Application is straightforward, but it’s important to work evenly and avoid leaving excess product in one spot, as it becomes difficult to remove once dry.
Overall, the transformation was remarkable. This product brought tired, worn seats back to a near new appearance and exceeded expectations in every way.
GREAT PRODUCT!!! Bought a pontoon that had sun damaged seats. I saw this product and tried it and it worked wonders. If you do purchase this apply it in thin layers and let it dry. Continue applying layers until you get the coverage you’re satisfied with.
Okay so I LOVE Love LOVE this stuff. I have a 2014 Ford Expedition. My front seats that were black had faded to charcoal grey. My fault for leaving it in the sun too much the last year. I have no experience doing anything like this so bought it based on reviews. It was so easy to use. It is nice too because if I bumped my vinyl I just sprayed windex on paper towel and it wiped right off. I did a pic with it half on the side of the seat before finishing it just too really show what a difference! I did both front seats and my center counsel, a few layers each, and used about 2/3 of the bottle. Letting it fully dry now and then putting a conditioning sealer on. This stuff dries at a rate you would want it too though too...not too fast..but fast. If your black leather seats are faded.....buy it. Have paper towel, a box of plastic gloves, and windex, and a conditioner sealant for after.
This product was easy to use, and worth the price for what it does. I needed a bottle and a half to do the entirety of a coupe, 3 layers on everything- 24 hours between coats. With the first two layers, it looked a little streaky and could still see the tan underneath. But by the 3rd coat everything is covered! It definitely helps repair/heal some wrinkles and gouges, but it's not going to replace reupholstering if it's bad enough, as I pictured. I didn't have super high hopes that it was going to be as easy and effective as it sounded, but it definitely was! I've been riding in the seats to see if any wears off quickly or scratches easily. As long as you give it the full dry time, I haven't seen any issues with wear so far.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, here ya go folks! This conditioner was so easy to apply, it’s thick and has the consistency of black acrylic paint. You can literally see it nourish the old leather and transform before your eyes and it’s super satisfying. I used about 1/4th of the jar to do my whole Givenchy bag. She looks as good as the day I bought her (eons ago.) I got some on the hardware and was able to wipe it clean with a little alcohol on a qtip. Now that the bag is been drying for several hours it feels so soft! Not sticky or tacky like I feared. I may have to buy this in more colors to touch up the rest of my collection!
I would by this over and over. I had a pair of thigh high boots in white. But knew I would never wear them again, unless they were another color. I purchased this dye, never believing it would cover, yet alone stand up to wear. Amazingly, three coats and they did just that. I've worn them out three times and haven't exactly been delicate with them. Not a scratch, or peeling anywhere. The only thing I did special was wipe them down thoroughly with rubbing alcohol, and used the included gloves to keep fingerprints off. Two coats were good, but I added a third for good measure. And, there's still a little left over for touch ups, if needed! Fantastic product!
I bought this for cosplay use. Bought a jacket then noticed the color wasn’t right, when I used the recolor balm it was near perfect quality! A little went a long way with each application, it wasn’t sticky or too thick and it dried fairly quickly! 100% best value for you money!
I used this leather balm on my COACH Vintage Dark Red Leather Top Handle Drawstring Backpack and as you can see from the before and after pictures what a marvelous job this balm did. Word of caution: you have to be patient! This process took about 2 weeks. I bought this product on June 10th; it's June 24th and the job is done! My husband did the restoration for me. He took his time and covered all the brass before he started on the leather. He first, cleaned the leather with leather wipes. He let the bag dry before apply the balm. You have to apply a coat, let it dry for several hours and then repeat the process until you are satisfied with the coverage. Then he applied the top coat. He used a top coat from another company. This company does not have a top coat, but from our experience restoring another bag, we knew we would need a top coat. ( I will review that leather balm from the other company shortly). After applying the final step (the topcoat) we let the bag dry overnight and voila!...my bag has been restored to it's original beauty. The bag is from the 1990s and over 30 years old. They do not make bags like this anymore, so I cherish all my "old" stuff! All COACH bags today...like most things, are made in China. This bag was made in the USA. This bag is being sold right now on Etsy for over $400.00 by more than one seller. I WILL NOT be selling my bag! So happy with this product! THANK YOU SNAUFF! GREAT PRODUCT! We restored a navy blue COACH bag with leather balm from another company. I had to go with this company to restore my red bag because the other company did not have red! But I'm so glad that after reading reviews I chose this company! Reviews, when written correctly and objectively are very helpful! Oh, by the way, we (my husband) cleaned the brass with Brasso. KEEP YOUR STUFF...GET TO WORK...RESTORE AND ENJOY!
These are the before and 3 after pictures of our truck. After I did this to the worn out seats, they looked new. And when we sold it, it was one of the first comments made by the buyer. I told my husband that I needed to do something because the seats were so worn looking. He thought it would not matter but I knew different. Thankfully, I found this product! Wow, the difference! It is easy to do, just do not go in circles, up and down is best. You can layer it to get a deeper color. After it dried, I used my Lexol to condition. Highly recommend this product! I got the med brown, I would not go darker unless you really need it a dark brown.
I bought a used leather chair, and love it. But it definitely was faded and showing a lot of scratches. This leather dye / conditioner works BEAUTIFULLY!!! Not only did it go on easily, but when it dried, it’s soft and completely absorbed. My only recommendation is that the gloves that come with it are one time disposable. I would suggest having more gloves if you are doing something this large. I used plastic bags on my hands which worked okay, but it will definitely get on your fingers and stain your nails without something. I LOVE THE RESULTS!!
This was totally worth the $40 I spent. It’s easy to apply and has amazing fresh lemon scent. What used to be a dull and gross looking table is now shiny and full of life table.
Do you see that??? My husband was so made and has said for years that our front doors are ruined from the dogs. I was so determined to prove him wrong and find a way to fix them!! Okay, so after wiping down the doors with a wood cleaner, I used the buffing cloth to coat them with the furniture salve and voila!! I saved us thousands of dollars!!! No new doors needed!! The scratches have disappeared and the dogs get to stay!!
This was my first time ordering from Snauff and I am genuinely impressed. The packaging looks elegant and well thought out, and the salve itself feels high quality from the moment you open the lid. I tried it right away on an old wooden sideboard and the difference was immediate. The surface looks nourished and smooth again without being oily. For a first order, this exceeded expectations and I can see why people keep coming back.
I have little kids who eat on our older leather chairs and they feed the dogs at the same time, so the chairs have all kinds of mess and surface damage. Grease marks, dried oatmeal, little scratches, you name it. I tried cleaning before and it often made the leather look worse.
I used Snauff Furniture Salve together with the Snauff cleaning kit as prep, and the results were excellent. I first cleaned the surface with the kit, let it dry fully, and then applied a light layer of the salve with a buffing cloth. On leather I worked in small circles with light pressure. On wood I followed the grain and buffed to a natural glow.
The scratches and dull spots blended in, sticky marks lifted, and the finish looked rich again without a strong chemical smell. A little product went a long way, so one jar was more than enough for multiple pieces. For tougher scuffs, customer service suggested using 00 fine steel wool very gently with the salve, and that tip helped a lot on deeper marks.
I am very happy with how easy this routine is. Clean, apply, buff, and you are done. If you want a simple way to refresh tired leather and wood without a full refinish, this worked beautifully.
This stuff is golden salve for leather, especially well-loved, well-used leather that needs conditioning. Our dining chairs had to be in storage for 6 months and the humidity was very low, resulting in very light-colored, worn-out looking leather. This product brought it back to life. Recommend using latex gloves and applying directly with your hands so you can rub it in. Using a cloth just soaks it up and wastes it. I applied on 6 chairs and rubbed in about three coats because the leather kept soaking it up. This lasts forever also. We still had some left from last year that we finished up prior to using the new batch. We used about 8.7oz total on 6 chairs that started out very dry and sad and now look completely refinished. Waiting to wipe off excess in the morning, but we know from past experience that there won’t be much to wipe off because the leather soaks it up and looks even better the next day. Excellent product!!
Works great!! I did several applications on a thrift store chair and while it did not return it to 100% original condition, I would say I got it at least 80% there. The image with the rag on the armrest was after a single application of the product and allowing it to sit all day.
My cats decided to brawl on top of my baby grand piano. They did a shocking amount of damage. This furniture salve completely covered up the scratches. At a certain angle, you can see the scratch cover in the real deep scratches, but you cannot see any of the other ones. I don't know how often I will need to reapply the scratch cover, but I'll gladly do it. The best $90 I've spent in a long time because i got the 12.7 oz pack to use also on my leather
We’d just moved into our new home and had the floors beautifully refinished — they looked perfect. That lasted about five minutes. In a burst of excitement, our big dog jumped onto the sofa, sending it skidding across the living room. The result? Deep scratches all over our brand-new hardwood floors. After a few quiet moments of despair, I started looking for a fix and came across Snauff Furniture Salve.
I figured it was worth a try, and honestly, I’m so glad I did. The application was easy — just a light layer worked in with the grain — and the difference was immediate. The scratches faded beautifully, the floor regained its natural warmth, and it feels like the damage never happened. I can actually enjoy the space again... and yes, the dog gets to stay. (With felt pads on the sofa this time.)
All I did was wash the secretary just down with snauff foam cleaner rub it down with their furniture salve for dark wood. That's how good this stuff works my moms were by it and I swear by it.
