RUSTINSWood Hardener for Rotted Wood 500ml (Packaging May Vary)

Really goid product, literally does what it says on the tin.Used to restore an old storage crate which had been riddled by woodworm.Part of the wood was almost like paper where you could squish it by hand.This has hardened the wood to the point where it is now stable and no longer disintegrating.It has left a slight sheen to the wood , rather than shiny and darkened it slightly but the darker colour may be because this wood had been left untreated for so long.The easy was was to treat the entire lights of wood so it all looks the same.But as the crate is an old apple crate using different types and thicknesses of wood it blends in quite well.Would rather have it the way it looks now than in danger of falling apart and worried about moving it.Don't get me wrong I wouldn't lift it up by the treated piece as I dont think it would bear the weight. But it has definitely stabilised and strengthened the wood to an almost miraculous level.Very happy with this product and would definitely use/ buy againFollow the instructions, wear gloves and clothes you dont mind getting soiled.And if possible work outside as a very strong smell.If workung inside iluse in a well ventilated area as it has a very strong smell ( similar to turps or paint thinners).

Great product to use with good durability. It dries very quickly and is easy to apply. The only negative is that it leaves a shiny finish.

Great stuff but be careful if you spill kit as its a nightmare to get off.

Does the job. Easily applied.

I had a slightly odd request to repair a rather old and ornate bird house combined bird table. It was many years old and had been made by the customers now deceased relative. It had significant sentimental value and the request was to preserve as much of the original as possible.I purchased this product as a “long shot” to try and preserve some pretty rotten pieces. It ALMOST worked. The product did harden and firm up some bits of wood to an extent that quite surprised me (in a good way). But they were too far gone and I ended up remaking the pieces.So, okay it didn’t achieve what I was after, but it got far closer than I had expected. I was quite impressed and have stored the product away “just in case”.

I know this wood hardener is good as I have used products such as these before.However…beware of a very very difficult ‘childproof’ cap to open it! It’s not only childproof but impossible for a sixty year old, also almost defeated my son in law who is a fit strong man!!Yes, it tells you to push down hard then unscrew the top, all of which we tried. The cap then just clicked around and wouldn’t lift off.In desperation a wrench was used that lifted the white cap but left the inner metal seal in place inside.The seal was finally popped off with a screwdriver and came off like an exploding champagne cork, hitting the ceiling. WOW!!!Was the effort worth it?Yes, the product is good and worth the hassle in the end. It was easier than returning the can to Amazon which would have been even more hassle as I couldn’t have done the work today.It applies easily with a brush and soaks into the soft wood and, when dry, leaves it hard and able to be painted.Good stuff, shame about the can.

This product is okay but i will have to use it 2 o3 times to get the wood to harden and it is not very easy to get off clothes and your skin.

Absolutely stinks. Stains your hands for a few days (should wear PPE) but it is the best hardener I have used. Gloopy texture dries with a wet look but hardens wood very well compared to others I have used.Needs plenty of ventilation as gives off a very strong chemical smell similar to paint stripper