Advanced Methods for Comic Book Stain Removal - Cleaning, Pressing & Conservation

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Advanced Methods for Comic Book Stain Removal - Cleaning, Pressing & Conservation - CPR CGC CBCS PGX

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Finally, after several requests, here is my highly anticipated comic book stain removal tutorial. In the video, I cover the process of mitigating a water stain and correcting stacking curl on a Tomb of Dracula 1 that was previously graded as a CGC 5.5. We also review removing a graded comic from the case, assessment of pressable and unpressable defects, dry cleaning, humidification, and pressing as well as spot work to remove dents, bends, and creases. I also drop lots of little nuggets of advice throughout (one part shows the construction of my humidity chamber). So be sure to keep an eye out!
This book required a lot of hands on time and two full rounds of pressing in addition to the spot work with the tacking iron to fully remove the stacking curl. Overall, I am happy with the results. Stain removal is a very difficult part of comic cleaning. Each stain is different. On this one, I think I could have stopped two peroxide applications earlier to achieve a better color match between the back cover and the area I removed the stain from. I would recommend lots of practice with different types of stains before attempting on a valuable part of your collection. Either way, these methods can be applied to a variety of stains and locations on the book. Let me know what you think! Enjoy!
Equipment: Bienfang 210M Dry Mount Press with steel plates
Temp and duration: 145' for 15 minutes, flip after 9 hours and repeat, rest for 12-24 more hours x2
Topics covered in the video:
- "Cracking" graded comic books out of the case
- Dry cleaning: • Marvel Spotlight: Part...
- Using the "hot shots" method with the tack iron and ball bearing to remove dents: • Marvel Spotlight: Part...
- Humidification using a mister style humidifier: • Marvel Spotlight: Part...
Helpful links to other resources:
Epicomicology eBay store: ebay.us/z1YcK8
Comic Book Dry Cleaning Starter Kit: ebay.us/hCnSpU
Comic Book CPR: How to Clean and Press Comic Books by Michael Sorensen
www.amazon.com...
kaptainmyke.com/
/ kaptainmykecomicpressing
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@marvelman_comics3265 2 жыл бұрын

So pumped everytime you shoot out a new video. You have the best cleaning and pressing content bro. Keep it coming

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@MOGO8907 2 жыл бұрын

I concur, found your channel today and I do hope you put out more of these

@michaelmayrend313 2 жыл бұрын

I am impressed that you were very patient doing small improvements on that water stain, taking long breaks between applications, and being careful not to do any damage. I am also guessing that you are using pharmacy peroxide at 3% solution, and then cutting that even lower by adding more water. Nice job.

@thanhdiep4218 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very impressive getting the stain removed. 👍 I didn’t think it could be done. Great video. Thank you!

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments! I am improving on these methods every day! There is a new book on stain removal that just came out.

@jeffkeller9009 Жыл бұрын

Watching this a year after you posted it, Thank you for the tutorials.

@bruce5476 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with lots of value! So now you have to she an unboxing with the new CGC grade

@xordoom8467 2 жыл бұрын

This was great and very informative... Thank you for sharing this....

@brentlacireno8712 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the grade

@richieannarelli5714 2 жыл бұрын

Dracula 1 my bucket list

@skeffscomicknowledge1606 2 жыл бұрын

so much incredible information in this one!!

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it buddy!

@drspidey4739 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Going to try it on some cheat books.

@matthewhicks3019 Ай бұрын

Considering there hasn't been an update in a couple of years, its safe to assume that the grade came back below a CGC 5.5 and your method of cleaning did not work. Not trying to be harsh or critical, but I am trying to learn how to properly clean and press my comics. SO... with that being said and no result video show, we all (viewers) have to assume the worst. We all would love to see an update on what you received back from CGC.

@watchurheadrc721 10 ай бұрын

I turn one upside down but keep them faceing the same way that works good as well

@jasonredden8080 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this. I have a lot of silver age books I bought off of someone recently that have stains like this. Did you send this book back into CGC and what grade did it come back with after? Thanks.

@antoniocar596 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna start practicing.

@MOGO8907 2 жыл бұрын

Subbed. Dude your so knowledgeable, I want to start cleaning my own books but don't know how to go about it. I'll just keep watching, learn a thing or two till I'm ready to begin. 🖖😃

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. My videos should definitely get you started on your journey! Pick up a copy of the CPR handbook as well. It's a great resource.

@MOGO8907 2 жыл бұрын

@@epicomicologycomics thanks man, ill do that.

@patrickteater3392 Жыл бұрын

would like to see how this came back after resubmission?

@Isayseeno 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos man started watching some of them just subbed great knowledge. Going to your ebay store for those kits

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck on your journey. Let me know if you have any questions!

@Ironmansnpr 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the vid very helpful

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@robpillsbury Жыл бұрын

Great video. At about the 15 minute mark you start cleaning. There's a sponge looking item you are going over the book with. What is that please?

@pleasurevid Жыл бұрын

Seriously? No CGC grade after the work? F

@grass_low Жыл бұрын

Helped me 💪🏾

@bryancain4449 2 жыл бұрын

7 Months and still no book... This is why I am not using CGC anymore. I really like what EGS is about and has to offer.

@patrickteater3392 Жыл бұрын

Do you clean books for others also? I have a Marvel Value Stamp book that I would like to get some TLC for before I put in the 100 stamps I have collected. The previous owner cut (poorly) and entered a few stamps - I am hoping they can be removed? And colored in the front cover a little? If the whole book could be cleaned and pressed I think it would be nicer when I enter all the "new" stamps.

@richb1016 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. How do you avoid spreading the stain if it’s not on the edge?

@michaelmayrend313 2 жыл бұрын

Since you are confident enough to get the cover wet, what about lightly swiping a water damp cotton round over the area as an extra wet/dry session between every other direct brush wet/dry session? Maybe that would achieve the blending you are looking for in the region.

@jamesmclean9911 2 жыл бұрын

The pain the pain, I had this book and werewolf, and Frankstien. But moved out of home , lost way back in the 1970's 😪

@joehenry9546 Жыл бұрын

What did CGC grade it at?

@padstackcollectibles9148 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on that stain ! I will have to try your method. Two new things (for me) to add to the arsenal - paint brush and mini-humidifier. Thanks for the tutorial ! (By the way, do I still see a faint hint of the stacking curl on the top half of the front cover (around 55:00)) ?

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Great eye. The book lays flat,. So the curl is gone, but the gloss where the bend was has been affected. That's what is giving it that slight haze.

@_misterJ 2 жыл бұрын

Have you gotten any comics back from cgc that you've worked on? Curious to see the grade increase.

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on a video of all the updates. Even though I pay for Fast Track, it is still taking a while!

@silvertrooper6 2 жыл бұрын

@@epicomicologycomics I would love to see the results of the regrade. Even if you're not interested in making a follow up video, maybe consider just creating a PINNED post with the newest grade, possibly including the graders notes. Thanks for sharing!

@kantifields3916 Жыл бұрын

@@epicomicologycomics Hi. It's been a year. How did the book come back from CGC?

@davorsegic8488 7 ай бұрын

What was the CGC grade afterwards?

@chuckeecheese162 7 ай бұрын

How bad was it when it came back?

@user-kl3lv1ih3d 10 ай бұрын

so what was the new grade from CGC?

@keytothegate68 Жыл бұрын

What grade did you get on re submission

@pml2979 Жыл бұрын

What was the new grade?

@benshore1982 Жыл бұрын

2 years since posting this and no update on the new cgc grade . I hope you are okay.

@tazblazing Жыл бұрын

Hi do you do service clean and press for other or just for yourself..? You have amazing skills... I have few golden age books and few 80s books that need press, clean and foxy remove but don't know who to pick.. Great video and New Sub

@randomwrestlingthemes524 Жыл бұрын

I have a cd that got sharpie on the insert is there a way to remove it?

@mosesmelchezidek5295 Жыл бұрын

Please post the grade when it returns from CGC. Probably 7.5 or 8.0...it's hard to tell without being inperson.

@ChristopherHaleycshaleyphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Can you re-use the blotter paper after it dries or is it done with?

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, once it dries you can use it a few times. If it is visibly soiled/discolored, I would not use that piece again.

@ChristopherHaleycshaleyphoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@epicomicologycomics Thanks for the reply

@Radial3clipse 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work on Marker or better yet. Do you have a video related to comics with marker on it?

@monnierobinson9210 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos make me want to try to clean some comics of my youth. Have some poor condition books with low resale value. Do you have any comments on using diluted acetic acid (CH3COOH) - vinegar or diluted sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) - baking power as a cleaning agents? I've read some papers about older paper conservation of art prints using baths of those chemicals, but wouldn't imagine taking apart a comic to clean each page using this process. Maybe a spot cleaning like you are doing with the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) would work. Any feedback would be instructive. Thanks for these videos.

@dalefutrelle1441 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this lightening method will work on dust shadows?

@h-towncomics5926 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of sponge were you using?

@dorian-gray 2 жыл бұрын

August 2022 now and still no result from re-grading?

@andrewbolinger5311 Жыл бұрын

What grade did it get when you got it back?

@Kcameron305 2 жыл бұрын

I've been actually sanding the one edge of the card stock to fit in closer to the spine.

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

I think I may have seen the post on the KM Facebook page. It's a really great idea, especially for bigger stacks. I have it on my list to try out. Thanks for the tip!

@stevenwhiteman8253 Жыл бұрын

I put all my books face to face & if there is any room at all on the sides of the box it still will leave a spine puff; so to speak. I had to then go through my whole collection to put it all back the original way. I just don't think there is any way to prevent that totally.

@revoltpuppy Жыл бұрын

What grade did this come back as?

@alessandrop7769 2 жыл бұрын

Hey u know the cgc (new) grade now? Nice vid :)

@ChristopherHaleycshaleyphoto 2 жыл бұрын

If the stain was higher up would you paint the entire paper below the stain or just the water line?

@ChristopherHaleycshaleyphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I think you answered my question when I rewatched

@daviclar867 2 жыл бұрын

A guy once told me how to whiten up the pages but cant remember the product he used. It gave off a vapor and the book had to be open somehow for all the pages to be exposed to the vapor. Is this such a thing?

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

I know that people in the paper conservation industry use some type of chemical bath, but I am not familiar with the process. It's something I would love to learn.

@davidpruitt517 2 жыл бұрын

I would be curious to know what grade you get back from CGC, I personally think this book could get an 8.0 now.

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

It's at CGC soon! Hopefully I can make and update video soon.

@Enkei679 2 жыл бұрын

What happens to the cgc certification # when you crack a slab?

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo... some people send their old label in with the resubmission. CGC is supposed to update the registry and remove that book. I have never confirmed this myself. In the back of my mind, I have this notion that I don't want them to know what grade it was before. Therefore, I don't send my labels. You can later email customer service and tell them that book was cracked. Again, I haven't confirmed they update the registry.

@davidmcatee5368 2 жыл бұрын

If you have a site or take submissions let me know

@jerardconforti7904 2 жыл бұрын

What grade did the book come back?

@mysterymac38 2 жыл бұрын

He will let you know after CGC sends it back. Maybe by 4th of July if he's lucky. :)

@JasonParkerComics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. A great video. I’m not brave enough to try myself. What was the grade when it came back?

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

It's currently at CGC! I will post an update when it gets back!

@JasonParkerComics 2 жыл бұрын

@@epicomicologycomics will be about 6 months then. Lol

@evanfortney6310 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of buzzed through the video, but it seems like you are watering down 3% hydrogen peroxide which would make it 1.5% and I hear other people using 35% to 50% pure. Seriously, am I wrong or are you using way to weak of a hydrogen peroxide mix? Doesn’t it say in Kaptain Mikes book, that he uses HP at 50%? Or am I nuts?

@epicomicologycomics 2 жыл бұрын

I think most people black out Chem I Lab from college and just don't remember how solutions work. I am almost certain that everyone is starting with 3% and then diluting. So you are 100% correct... 3% USP diluted with half water would be 1.5%. Great point!

@evanfortney6310 2 жыл бұрын

@@epicomicologycomics Hey, I just got a response from Rick with immaculate comics, and he says he usually uses 13% going as high as 25% for special cases. I am getting some 35% tomorrow from an online dealer which I am going to dilute 2:1 to get it down to about 12% pure and play around with that. This is mostly academic, since I would generally shy away from HP unless pretty necessary..