We have 30 year old oak cabinets and most of them look like new. However, a few of the lower cabinets have had wet towels hung on them and the finish was dulled. I havent found another product to restore the finish. The Tibet Almond Stick did an amazing job. I first applied it over three weeks ago and wondered if the effect would last, and it still looks great. I have been using the sticks to restore the finish of some molding around my hardwood floor and the fascia under the cabinets that got scratched when our hardwood floors were installed and buffed. Again, great success!! I agree, it would be helpful if the stick came with instructions. Do we peel the paper wrapper? Or just use the ends. My only other criticism is that one uses up the product quickly. I have already used three and will now order more. However, it is saving me a lot of more expensive refinishing. This will cover scratches, but not deep gouges or chips out of the wood. Still a great product!I have great before and after pictures!