| RE: .1 Removing wax stains on the back of cards.
Well, after endless hours of trial and error, I've finally found a way
to remove those stubborn wax stains on the back of Topps cards.
Here's how it's done:
Take a saucer and place the stained card face down in the center. Take
some rubber cement thinner, and pour it over the card so that it is
immersed totaly (keep the stuff handy, it evaporates quickly). Wait
awhile to let the thinner loosen up the wax, and begin to rub *gently*
with a tissue. Be careful, as the ink may come off too, although I
haven't had a problem yet. If you are patient to let the card soak long
enough, the wax should wipe off easily. Take the card out and let it
dry. After it's completely dry, examine your work, and if necessary,
re-apply and repeat. When the card dries you will not see any effect of
the thinner, the card will be back to its' normal appearance, and will
not have any odor.
Here's a couple of things to note. First, as soon as you wet the card
down, the wax will aparently disappear. Remember, it's still there,
you just can't see it easily because the card is wet. Secondly, the
fumes aren't the greatest thing in the world for you, so use it in a
well ventilated area, and try not to smoke 8^).
Oh, yeah, I suggest you try it out a few times on some commons to get
your technique down before you try it on something of value.
Patience is the key. Good luck!
John D.
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| Thanks, John, I've got a Jerry Rice rookie I want to try this on after
I've practiced it. My only question is, you said to let it soak
"awhile." How long is that and is there danger in letting it soak TOO
long? Well, actually that makes two questions, but we won't quibble
Rick
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| RE: .4
"awhile" is awhile! 8^). Actually, I'd say a couple of minutes, anyway.
As far as soaking too long, I don't know. I used 1985 and 1984 Topps,
and kept 'em wet for at least 3-4 minutes. I suppose if you soaked them
overnite there might be a problem, but the best way is to just get a
bunch of waxstained commons and practice. It's a little tedious, but it
does work.
John D.
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