What is Rub ‘n Buff and a Sneakity Peakity
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Just when I start thinking things never go my way, I’m smacked across the face with a Free Desk.
That’s right, my Bold ones…
I lost a dresser in our Church Yard Sale because I made a low bid, and don’t you know about 2 minutes before I drove up to snag that baby, a lovely woman offered more.
I know.
Cry me a river, right?
But, literally 2 seconds after I got home, the Good Lord took pity on me and the heavens parted and the angel choirs sang a glorious song and a FREE DESK popped up on our local Facebook Yard Sale group.
I hardly ever open that puppy up and look what my new friend, Mary {who is quite amazing, btw…she showed me her house and we talked as if we were old friends!} gave me…
FOR FREE…
I KNOW, RIGHT. I’M TOALLY SCREAMING WITH OVERFLOWING JOY HERE!!!
{there is a door to the left side, I just almost forgot to take a before shot because I was so giddy from the blessed aforementioned event that I was a bit overzealous in my desire to work some magic on this baby!}
But I digress…
I honestly fretted over what to do with the hardware.
I LOVE this hardware.. It’s original and super cool.
And when I posted on Instagram that I didn’t know what to paint the legs, my furniture painting guru, Cassie, mentioned Rub ‘n Buff.
Blurg.
I’d seen her use it and I’d seen my beloved Amy {whom the blogging world misses and is desparate for her return} use it, but for the life of me, I honestly didn’t know what it was…
And then I realized that if I, who adores painted furniture, didn’t know what Rub ‘n Buff was, then perhaps some of you didn’t either.
Ergo… this post.
Rub ‘n Buff… it’s a very interesting product.
It’s actually a wax that is infused with metallic pieces and pigments.
You can use your fingers to dab it on, and it actually dries pretty quickly.
And, best of all?
It makes your hardware go from an old, ugly worn out mess to a slap-yo-momma shining piece of metallic beauty, baby!
I got a little messy on the feet, and you can see it got a little clumpy…
But once inside the house, I took a soft cloth and buffed it up a bit and it looks much better!
Rub ’n Buff comes in a few different colors, so you can mix it up as easy as you please…
So, I just might be adding a Rub ‘n Buff addiction to my already existing obsession for aprons.
Is this crazy awesome product new to you or are you already a Rub ‘n Buff addict?
{Watch for the Desk reveal later this week… and, Holly, don’t spill the beans, girl! hehe}
And HERE IT IS! See the CHALKBOARD DESK MAKEOVER, BABY!
P.S. Did you see my post about Painted Pianos? Not everyone thinks you should paint pianos… what do you think?
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what is rub n buff, you ask. why, rub n buff is the midas touch, atlantis captured and placed in a tube, the golden gates of makeover heaven…..
Dang. I should have thought of that… Poetry, my darling!
I’m so glad you posted this – I have heard about the glorious wonders of Rub ‘n Buff but I wasn’t quite sure what it was or what to do with it! Entering the golden era!!
Oh, girl! It’s seriously amazing… and incredibly cheap for what it can do! Try it.. you’ll LOVE it!
Never used it, but I think I must. Looks awesome!
You absolutely should, Debbie! It’s wonderful.
Rub ‘n Buff addict here! I had never used the stuff until I won a fabulous giveaway. I won 4 different colors and have been using it on all sorts of things. I even used it on some pine cones last Christmas and some leaves last fall. Your hardware and legs look fabulous now after a little Rub ‘n Buff magic!
Oh, Jane! Isn’t it amazing? I can’t believe I waited this long to try it… It’s going to be everywhere before it’s over… heehee!
I’ve used it a few times! So glad you were blessed with another desk…and how fun to meet up with someone that felt like an old friend. : )
Yes… this one make a total of, um… let’s see… 5? Yes. Five desks in one house! And we need one more. Go figure!
Ooh thanks for the info! I had heard of it, but never really knew what it was!
It’s really incredible, Jessi! I’m amazed at how it works…
That would be a super great desk even **if** you had to pay for it 😉 The hardware is wonderful. I’ve used rub-n-buff on hardware numerous times with great success. Antique Gold is my fav and that looks like what you’ve used. Yes, I’m addicted to the product, I’ve even used it on fabric (a linen art framing matt). I have a tip … wear a disposable glove to make clean up a breeze. Even the furniture hardware in my current post was rub-n-buffed.
Truth! It’s crazy, isn’t it?
It is antique gold… I totally should have said so! And that is a great tip! I’m totally out of my gloves! But I didn’t even thing about using one… brillz!
Tucking this away for future use! You rock.
Ha! IT rocks and that is FER SURE! {and you’re pretty awesome yourself, girlie!}
Thanks for sharing this great product…looks like it could have many uses! But…any pics of the whole finished product?? would love to see the desk finished please 🙂
You are so welcome! I just posted the Chalkboard Desk Makeover!
I’m so happy with how it turned out… I hope you like it!
I really need some of this!!
Yes. Yes, you do.
🙂
Love it Gwen! I love those midcentury legs on that desk too-can’t wait to see it in all it’s new found glory!!
Thank you, Melissa! I think you saw it already… 🙂 I’m behind on my emails!
very cool – they look great!
Thank you, Jocie!
ooh, i love this stuff. that desk is an amazing free find, and why have i never thought to use rNb on hardware! duh!
Rub n’ Buff is very cool, but….if those pulls are original, they may be real brass, in which case, you should have just polished them with Brasso. Polished brass is basically the real version of what Rub n’ Buff does with its gold leaf or antique gold products.
Does the rub and buff work on cabinet pulls? I have gold ones on the cabinets now and want to make them chocolate brown. Will this stuff work on cabinet hardware to change the color?
Thanks for using AMACO’s Rub ‘n Buff Product!
Of course! I’d love to work with you guys anytime!
Yesss my mom used to use Rub n Buff but I haven’t been able to find it…do you order it online?