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I just cracked some 77-78 OPC packs...

and the cards are Mint except for some OC of course.

Now here's the thing. Each pack comes with a glossy insert and they are also MINT...but the gum is stuck to each one.

I managed to pull a stick off one insert and it caused paper loss plus there's gum residue left behind.

Is there a way to get the stick of gum to release from the card?

Steam? Goo Gone? Any ideas?

Or should I just chuck the glossys with the gum?

Any help appreciated. Thanks, Bob
57 Topps (83%) 7.61
61 Topps (100%) 7.96
62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
63 Topps (100%) 7.96
63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
68 Topps (39%) 8.54
69 Topps (3%) 9.00
69 OPC (83%) 8.21
71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
72 Topps (100%) 9.39
73 Topps (13%) 9.35
74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
75 Topps (50%) 9.23
77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
88 Topps (5%) 10.00

Comments

  • carew4mecarew4me Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭✭
    Glossy Gum Gone!





    no clue...

    Loves me some shiny!
  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭

    Seems there was a related thread recently.
    Someone suggested freezing or heating or both ?

    How about soaking in water or using an iron over a cloth ?
    If the alternative is chucking them, have some fun and experiment.

    You can post a report on the results of the various methods.
    Pix of 'My Kids'

    "How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
  • I'm going to throw one in the freezer. I'll let you know if I have any luck.

    Thanks, Bob
    57 Topps (83%) 7.61
    61 Topps (100%) 7.96
    62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
    63 Topps (100%) 7.96
    63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
    68 Topps (39%) 8.54
    69 Topps (3%) 9.00
    69 OPC (83%) 8.21
    71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
    72 Topps (100%) 9.39
    73 Topps (13%) 9.35
    74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
    75 Topps (50%) 9.23
    77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
    88 Topps (5%) 10.00
  • what ever happened to the panty hose rubbing? I never actually tried it but why not.....
    hockeybonkers@yahoo.ca
  • OnlypsahockeyOnlypsahockey Posts: 1,479 ✭✭
    I just ruined a Shutt trying to pull the gum off then rub off the residue.

    I have a Cashman & a Clarke in the freezer now. Will let them sit til tomorrow night.

    Bob
    57 Topps (83%) 7.61
    61 Topps (100%) 7.96
    62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
    63 Topps (100%) 7.96
    63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
    68 Topps (39%) 8.54
    69 Topps (3%) 9.00
    69 OPC (83%) 8.21
    71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
    72 Topps (100%) 9.39
    73 Topps (13%) 9.35
    74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
    75 Topps (50%) 9.23
    77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
    88 Topps (5%) 10.00
  • Pantyhose will definitely do the trick without damaging the card. I just took the wax mark off of a 1959 Topps Duke Snider. It came off clean without any surface damage to the card.
  • Ok, the Cash & the Clarke aren't ready yet. The gum is alot harder but it isn't seperating from the card any easier with the temperature change. I think I'll give them another day or two.

    I just ate 1/2 a stick of the gum I yanked off the Shutt. Still very tasty for being 28 yrs old. It quickly broke into a million tiny chunks which I'm trying to get out of my teeth and gums as I type.


    Sayhey kid- Pantyhose does work great on wax as does any soft cloth with the perfect amount of preasure. But 28 yr old adhered gum is a totally different monster. Welcome to the boards btw.

    Probably going to stick these puppies in a shoe box with the other odds and ends I have, along with the wrappers, and forget about them. It was an amusing little experiment as wolfbear said
    If the alternative is chucking them, have some fun and experiment

    Later, Bob
    57 Topps (83%) 7.61
    61 Topps (100%) 7.96
    62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
    63 Topps (100%) 7.96
    63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
    68 Topps (39%) 8.54
    69 Topps (3%) 9.00
    69 OPC (83%) 8.21
    71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
    72 Topps (100%) 9.39
    73 Topps (13%) 9.35
    74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
    75 Topps (50%) 9.23
    77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
    88 Topps (5%) 10.00
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