Great video mate. I like to restore my game boxes too.I like to think I have become a bit of a pro over the years lol.Just a few of tips.I use grease proof paper/baking parchment to iron my boxes.I also use waterbased acrylic paint pens to touch up the parts that have rubbed worn off ink mostly on the edges.Black and dark blue work best dont use marker pens they dry purple.Finally I seal them with some artists cold wax a little on a lint free cloth and rub it in gently brings them up like new.Also helps to protect. I have repaired splits in boxes with pva and some shredded card using a cheese grater (smallest holes) to create a pulp add acrylic paint mix it all up and use it like a filler. I have got quite good results.

So glad you decided to do this video Stu, a very helpful video for cardboard collectors some great tips, loved it mate the difference is night and day

You could have been a museum conservator in another life! Fantastic job on the sticker and tape, I can tell you I stuffed up my Probotector box trying to pick two stickers off last year, I could of kicked myself in the head for it, made a total pigs ear of it, never never again now! I didn't know that about the locking end of SNES boxes nice one. Wonder if the dish pad would work on removing some of the SNES yellowing, might give it a go and see. Great video mate a really interesting watch. Nice one.

these sort of issues are what kept me from collecting cardboard stuff, really informative video though Stu

Great video with some handy tips. Worst offenders for me are Game, I honestly can’t believe they sticker the manual and inlay. I don’t even attempt any security stickers, but you didn’t do too bad with it yours in honesty mate. They looked so much better after an iron 👍 Great video Stu

Tootys tools of the trade 👍 loved this vid Stu I think we all have little tricks at doing these boxes

I really enjoyed that and even picked up a couple tips, especially about the gum tape. Shame we didn't get to see your ironing techniques though.

Excellent tips. You're clearly a lot more comfortable with the iron and glue than I am!

2:20 100% agree. 14:17 I usually gently prize those little bits up with a sharp Stanley and squirt a bit of clear liquid glue into it and press down and hold for a while until it grips. It usually works but I've fked it up before by sticking my finger on it lol. You tried UHU Twist and glue? It's a really gentle, water soluble glue similar to PVA. Great video btw.

Absolutely love these types of videos,always save them for future use because they’re super helpful.

Loved this video Stu, i find restoration videos very satisfying…must admit you had me when you showed your box 😂 still, the battered box looked miles better than it started…only one problem though, our lass wont let me anywhere near an iron…far too clumsy 😂😂😂

I haven’t used a dedicated label remover before, but I’ve used lighter fluid and heat (either a heat gun or a hot air rework station) to get stubborn old stickers off boxes without harming the box. Not sure if you’ve ever tried either of those methods before, but it could help avoid getting any of the glossy layer to lift with the heat method (it reactivates the adhesive on *most* pesky stickers these old, used boxes tend to accumulate throughout their years of being resold. 👍

Nice one Tooty. Great tips for cleaning up boxes. The SNES boxes drove me crazy.

Great tips stu 👍 better find myself some boxes

Thanks for sharing. Brillo pads are great as well as wet magic erasers, which is basically a sponge for fine sanding. Good old Cif (or in my day Jif) also helps in small amount on plastics.

WD40 with it being oil based is why it breaks down the glue, slow and steady on the label nice work on the cartridge holder That plastic label is a security seal and yes the liquid needs to go in between peel it back a bit and spray some more What about a fibreglass pen on the cartridges just a thought, contact adhesive you normally glue what your gonna stick to whatever and when it gets tacky stick the two things together its strong glue but you normally only get one go with it Gum tape is tough stuff and if you wood glue it as well it will go solid, to be fare Stu taking the box apart is best thing you can see exactly what your working with now Cling film I use so I can add weight and nothing sticks Nice one Stu very informative pal

Great repair video stu, I. Don't do SNES cardboard but I do have a few N64 boxes that could do with attention. Might have a go when I get some spare time 👍.

Great vid as usal Stu 30 mins and no ironing well impressed😂

Awesome guide Stu!

Great tips for the masses - thanks Stu

Great video Stu, great to learn these tips so we can make our collections look better

Brilliant video mate. It is interesting to see how many techniques we have both found out through experience. I was going to suggest splitting the Saturn box for better access.. then you did it haha. Only thing I wouldn't do as it is personal preference is use black marker. It has a tendency to go blue and never matches very well, especially in sunlight. You should make a series of this mate. Everytime you get boxes in that need maintenance. Always interesting to watch and the appeal of seeing the before and after product. Cheers Stu 🍻

Great tips Stu I've got a few boxes like this. My favourite tip. Don't go in dry. Don't use too much Force on a Star Wars box and learn how to iron. Can you not just tumble dry them 😂. Nice one mate

Very good video, even if I have no clue what you said a good portion of the time.

Great vid Stu I follow a lot of these techniques I do need to grab some of that label remover though!!👍🏻 That cart came up lovely after the Brillo pad!!

Also relaxing to watch, some good tips 👍

I like to leave stickers on my games. It shows the history of it😃

Great vid mate. Very indepth and informative! I'll keep referring back to this as no doubt collecting nes and sfc I'm gonna come across some casualties of war from time to time lol.

Very interesting and helpful Stu. I've ironed stuff before which works a treat👍 I definitely need to get some sticker remover though.

I have no idea where I can get label remover in Denmark, meaning 90% of my games are still covered in stickers lol... I always feel peeling one off and there already being damage underneath! Great video though sir!

Very informative vid Stu, I think most of us could improve the appearance of our collections with some of these tips. Great timing too as unless spending the mega bucks, conditions are a bit ropey sometimes on rarer titles lately, especially with the lockdown tax being added to most items on the bay!

Great stuff mate, I’ve been battling with some Amiga boxes recently, flashback turned out great, beneath a steel sky was a nightmare! That brown tape looks great though I need some of that for sure! As for the ironing I never know if to use steam or not, but I always use a decent towel over the top!

Very useful video here Stu with some great advise, cheers bud!

Have you ever considered using a magic eraser? I'm going to try that dabbed with a little isopropyl on some projects I'm looking at.

Great video Stu, very useful wanted to know how you did it 👍

hi do you know how to restore repair cut marks on box i accidently unpacked my game console box with a craft knife and cut the box a few times please can you help thanks

Hey Tooty LaRusso , Did u ever watch the Star Wars special editions in the cinema in 1997? they bought the original 3 out for a limited time in 1997, with new scenes and special effects added. Did u ever watch the GamesMaster TV series from the early 1990s? Ur a rich homeowner, when did they stop thoes dial up connections for the internet on PCs? Back in the day, thoes video games that you have would of cost £50 to £60,much like video games do now!

As versatile PVA or wood glue, it ain't a good choice for repair work on paper or cardboard. The acidity will show eventually and as you mentioned it will harden the repaired parts too much. You are better if not best off to use bookbinders glue. It's not acidic and will retain flexibility. If using a marker at all, than a non permanent one, the permanent ones leave a purple sheen. Otherwise thanks for the video.

Hello, what can i use to add gloss to the box?

This is why I have no cardboard and don’t want to go down that rabbit hole lol

Use lighter fluid. Much better than Isoprop.