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Removing wax with nylons - not having much luck

jdip9jdip9 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭
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I've got a handful of 86 Fleer Basketball Stickers that I want to sub, but need to remove the wax on the back. I understand that nylons will do the trick, so I've spent a couple minutes trying...without much success.

What is the proper technique in doing this? Sticking your hand in the nylon, and using 1 finger to wipe it off? Bunching it up? Quick strokes, or slow?

Does this only work for a card that is pack fresh, or will it remove wax that has been sitting on a card for 20+ years?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

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  • EstilEstil Posts: 7,131 ✭✭✭✭
    Using nylon or a paper towel to remove wax/gum stains only works on the fronts, not the backs.
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  • jdip9jdip9 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭
    I was just following the tip located on the PSA 1986 Fleer Sticker Set Registry. I could be wrong, but I don't believe the front of the stickers were ever facing the wax.
  • jskirwinjskirwin Posts: 700 ✭✭✭
    Heptane aka rubber cement thinner - available at finer crafts stores.
    Use in well ventilated area.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Heptane aka rubber cement thinner - available at finer crafts stores.
    Use in well ventilated area. >>

    js

    Wouldn't that leave a smell that can be detected if someone sends a card in to have graded?

    mike
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  • dontippetdontippet Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭✭
    I have removed wax stains from the back of cards before, but it doesn't completely work everytime on the back. I believe that I have successfully done it on the back of a 1986 Fleer sticker. I put my finger in the panty hose and forcibly rub the card with one thickness of the panty hose. Be very careful.
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  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Removing wax with nylons - not having much luck >>



    Try putting them on.

    Stown told me he does it all the time and it works great!

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  • jdip9jdip9 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭
    lol....I knew I was missing an important step!
  • SoFLPhillyFanSoFLPhillyFan Posts: 3,931 ✭✭
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  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>image >>



    Is that a Buccaneers fan leaving the stadium after one of their home games this past season?

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  • sando69sando69 Posts: 276
    "I understand that nylons will do the trick, so I've spent a couple minutes trying...without much success."

    ...and i was going to suggest that you take them OFF first... image
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mr Mint was selling a solvent to remove wax stains years ago - I remember reading it in SCD.

    Don't remember what the stuff was called?

    mike
    Mike
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    Fishnet stockings don't work...

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  • SoFLPhillyFanSoFLPhillyFan Posts: 3,931 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>image >>



    Is that a Buccaneers fan leaving the stadium after one of their home games this past season? >>



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  • RoarIn84RoarIn84 Posts: 859 ✭✭
    Son, you got a panty on your head!
  • Tedw9Tedw9 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i> Removing wax with nylons - not having much luck >>



    Try putting them on.

    Stown told me he does it all the time and it works great! >>



    image


    I think LMM is right. You must put them on and use your buttocks to remove the wax stains. Just make sure to not leave any new stains. image


    Seriously though, I have used the nylon trick on a 86 Fleer sticker myself and had great luck. I used two fingers in the hose, rubbed for a minute and rotated the hose as to not to use the same spot for too long.
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  • jskirwinjskirwin Posts: 700 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Heptane aka rubber cement thinner - available at finer crafts stores.
    Use in well ventilated area. >>

    js

    Wouldn't that leave a smell that can be detected if someone sends a card in to have graded?

    mike >>



    Heptane is extremely volatile and evaporates quickly - hence the well ventilated caveat. It doesn't leave anything behind.
  • jdip9jdip9 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭
    I must have not had much patience the first time....works like a charm now. I don't think I was rotating the hose as much before...thanks ted.
  • Tedw9Tedw9 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭
    Glad I could help. image
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  • hotmushhotmush Posts: 657
    I use a used dryer sheet. Works like a charm.
    Don't use unused ones, however. And get the kind without any scent.
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  • JdurgJdurg Posts: 997 ✭


    << <i>Fishnet stockings don't work...

    That was hard to explain... >>



    I always thought that if you were going to use nylons you should ALWAYS wax first. image
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  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    removing wax? thats easy!
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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i> Removing wax with nylons - not having much luck >>



    Try putting them on.

    Stown told me he does it all the time and it works great! >>



    image

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  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i> Removing wax with nylons - not having much luck >>



    Try putting them on.

    Stown told me he does it all the time and it works great! >>



    image

    You thaid it would thay between uth.

    You tho thilly thumtimeth. >>


    What took you so long? image

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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i> Removing wax with nylons - not having much luck >>



    Try putting them on.

    Stown told me he does it all the time and it works great! >>



    image

    You thaid it would thay between uth.

    You tho thilly thumtimeth. >>


    What took you so long? image >>



    Wath a widdle thlow image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
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