How to Clean Comic Books (Before Getting Them Graded)

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In this video, I demonstrate a few techniques for cleaning comic books that I have practiced over several months. Please note that I am not a professional comic book cleaner and that the items shown in this video can be purchased online and at various craft and DIY shops. Put another way, you do not have to buy the kit but if you are interested they are available at REGIECOLLECTS.com.
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@dberik7558 3 жыл бұрын

Very timely video, I got my press yesterday. I had learned some cleaning tips from your other videos but this had some new tips and superior products for the color portions! As always great video!

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

I’m always trying to evaluate my game bro and offer folks more and more information. Glad that it helps.

@dberik7558 3 жыл бұрын

@@RegieCollects I tried to make a kit like what you have, ended up buying yours! As always Regie is a Swoldier, even at cleaning kits!

@kaiyab.6239 3 жыл бұрын

This! This is what we've been waiting for! Thank you Reggie.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Salute

@DiscoveryBayComics 3 жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely fantastic video for any comic collector👏 Great Job Regie! In Today's TOP Picks Playlist 👍 That basic cleaning Kit is a must have. My order is in.

@bdaniel1202 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Reggie. Much appreciated.

@chrisblanchette457 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking kit! Gona have to order one for sure.

@BACKSEATDRIVER5280 3 жыл бұрын

Great, informative video Regie! Some really useful information in here for people looking to get the most out of their collections!

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Boom! Thanks bro.

@DaleofSuspense 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video and explanation. I have been looking into buying a press and supplies for cleaning so this video helps tremendously. Thank you.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Make sure you check out the blog post on my website with links to the supplies that I used for pressing.

@BladeRunner90 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video

@eternalthunder9933 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you selling the kits. I was wondering the whole video of you would be. I'll be grabbing one of those!

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

There is a method to the madness. 😂🤪

@joeyxsolo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the knowledge, Regie! As always, you’re a great contributor to the comic book community.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

I try bro. And, thank you.

@redstanky 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this content!! Great tips!!

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@Jlongtors0 Жыл бұрын

Useful. Thank you.

@hillbillycomics7408 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta get me one of them stencils for sure👌 since I'm in my early days of cleaning books...I've had a few casualties😂😬 whole kit might be a must actually! Great video yet again Regie!

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful bro.

@jonathanpadron6720 3 жыл бұрын

Best believe come payday one of those cleaning kits is coming home with me. Great video! I feel way less intimidated by the idea of cleaning my own comics

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

And, that’s a win. Glad that the video was helpful.

@FreeKeyLoowee 3 жыл бұрын

This Old Comic with Reg Villa😂 Great instruction video Comic Swoldier, you are truly a man of many talents 🙏

@yodadeePS3 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@joaoafonso6643 3 жыл бұрын

New comic cleaning kits by Regiecollects

@thomasmauritsen687 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thank you Regie. In truth, I have been wanting to learn how to clean comics for a long time, but had no idea about what tools to get - as I live in Paris I will try and see if I can find the same thing in the local craft shops. Can I assume that those Gums are suitable for removing pencil marks? Thanks again Regie

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@harveyabel1354 3 жыл бұрын

As I watched, I was thinking you should offer comic cleaning kits....little did I know XD

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂 You know me well. There is always a plan.

@the-infinite-one-5390 3 жыл бұрын

I like these instructional videos 👍 Would you know how CGC handles ink overspray on Bronze Age comics? Do they get a significant downgrade?

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Overspray is a production error that does not impact grade unless it is really excessive? Here is a video for you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdidmamEsd6soIU.html

@jabezcreed 3 жыл бұрын

You need a camera lens blower like the rocket air blaster. That would let you blow away the debris without using your mouth.

@frankiejamsmusic2646 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Regie 👊🏽 a lot of good info. I was wondering about cleaning the interior pages? I have a few comics that have a bit of a fine dust or dirt that's settled. Would the microfiber cloth be good for that?

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

It can’t hurt to try.

@frankiejamsmusic2646 3 жыл бұрын

@@RegieCollects I'll give it a shot😂, thanks again

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

If not the microfiber, the pad could work. I would not go to the gum or magic eraser. You may also want to try on a $1 book before something you care about.

@prettyflyforafilipin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Let’s see if i can clean the crud off Turok 1. ;)

@bretthessart63 3 жыл бұрын

Comic Cleaning = Fine Art Restoration

@jabezcreed 3 жыл бұрын

I use microfiber cloths all the time to get rid of fingerprint smudges from trade paperbacks and the types of dust jackets that feel sticky

@jesseshriver6066 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that gum eraser sack? What is the brand name?

@Dave_and_Laura_in_the_Tropics 7 ай бұрын

HI Reg-I am learning to clean and press my own books and bought a bunch of dollar books for practice. My general question is on average how long does it take to clean a book? I know it will vary depending on each book, however I'm not sure if i am going to slow or to fast. This video helped a bunch as well. Thanks

@RegieCollects 7 ай бұрын

It would be impossible for me to answer that question. 🤣😂 It depends upon the book, your skill, how you are cleaning the book, etc. Way too many variables. You may want to look for my four part series on cleaning here on KZfaq.

@UKnowWhoIAm_1 3 жыл бұрын

Any advice about what to do about the back of books that are black kind of rubbing particularly marvel books?

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re ask asking about the scuff marks where color has been removed there is nothing that can be done.

@Qwiegybow04 3 жыл бұрын

Does the eraser bag remove the "glossyness" on a modern cover? I've tried a white eraser on a white cover, while it removed the marks, it also made a "dull" spot where you can see the glossy shine is gone. Thanks for the awesome video.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

As mentioned in the video each one of these cleaning steps is abrasive and has the potential to damage a book. You start with the least risky option and increase...taking care with each step. In my expensive and as demonstrated in the video the eraser bag works well while not removing gloss. In many cases a modern book doesn’t even require this step. If you decide to try this, you should start with $1 books

@stevenwhiteman8253 3 жыл бұрын

Gave you a thumbs up as always but im trying to clean a mjv 129 & there isn't too many on cgc; 6, 8 &9.0 or 9.2. Im hoping to have the highest out there through a cleaning and press; but not sure where to go. This is to dangerous on a book like that. My yellow has some black smudges but if done right i think i can move a whole #grade. Thanks for the suggestion but there are people who do this for a living just have to find a good one who handles rare books👍

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more.

@marcusmuse4787 3 жыл бұрын

The eraser sack works wonders better than the sponge or white erasers in my opinion.

@voodoomaestro4295 3 жыл бұрын

I really, really wouldn't use a magic eraser. I use Pentel Eraser pens for white areas. They do wonders on silver and bronze age back covers.

@mariotonyferrer7917 3 жыл бұрын

"The sack gets a little dirty" Hehe hehe hehe.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

😏

@andrewblakeley9683 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any inks for the tools, especially that eraser bag thing?

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, RegieCollects.com has cleaning kits available.

@andrewblakeley9683 3 жыл бұрын

@@RegieCollects Thanks, Just bought a cleaning kit! Your videos have really helped me. I have had my collection sitting in a box (boards and bags) for about 30 years and I am finally organizing it and inputting everything into an excel sheet. Next, I would like to try to grade and clean them myself self before sending some comics out to CGC. Do you know of any kind of grading cheklist for accessing my comics?

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the hobby. Please check your email I sent you a question regarding your order. Here is another video that provides some guidance on grading: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLNhfJOS1MCVkp8.html I call it dirty grading.

@andrewblakeley9683 3 жыл бұрын

Beauty! Thanks! Take care.

@srhucklebuck 3 жыл бұрын

Would the gum eraser work on marker? I have no clue what kind of marker was used bu I'm pretty sure its wasn't permanent at least.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

It’s tough to say given that we don’t know what type of market was used or how long the marker has been applied to the comic. At a certain point attempts to remove things like marker requires advanced techniques that are beyond my skillset and/or risk damage to the comic itself.

@srhucklebuck 3 жыл бұрын

@@RegieCollects Ty for the quick response. Definitely affirm how I've felt about this comic I just need to let the experts handle it.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. I try to take care of the simple stuff. When it starts getting hardcore, I am not afraid to tap out. 😂🤪

@johnpiotrowski9194 3 жыл бұрын

How do you that you’re removing dirt versus ink?

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. If you wash your face you remove some dirt, oils and skins cells. The same principle probably applies here. As mentioned in the video you start with the least abrasive thing and work your way up. A microfiber cloth is good for babies so it should be good enough for a comic and if the situation requires more you move up. I would add that if you are indeed removing ink the white paper below will show. You will also “cut” through the glossy layer on the comic. Both of these things are visible. Just like when you rub your skin raw with some fancy scrub. I have done what I am demonstrating in this video with hundreds of books and have consistently received good grades. Including a healthy stretch of 9.8s.

@donaldriley9724 3 жыл бұрын

How does that not de-gloss the book? I would be so scared that I would dull it up. Awesome video.

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

If you have that fear then you should never try it. 👊🏾

@qwerty52676 2 жыл бұрын

The back and forth erasing as opposed to the one direction takes gloss right off. I guess it creates a lot of friction

@RegieCollects 2 жыл бұрын

So, if I rubbed really hard in one direction would it not take the gloss off? 🤷🏾‍♂️ Of course it’s would. As you have surmised it’s not about the motion so much as the pressure and friction created by said motion. Going in one direction also allows those less nimble and attentive to pay closer attention to what they are doing thus preventing accidental damage.

@qwerty52676 2 жыл бұрын

It does but you can go with moderate pressure in one direction potentially without removing it. Both directions takes it right off

@RegieCollects 2 жыл бұрын

Incorrect.

@azb-comics 3 жыл бұрын

I don't get how comics get dusty if they are in a bag

@RegieCollects 3 жыл бұрын

Being in the bag isn't the question. The bigger question is was the bag closed/taped down? And, where were the box stored. Books are not always bagged and boarded, and bagged/boarded books are not always tapped closed.