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Removing Scotch Tape Residue?

bowlaramabowlarama Posts: 169 ✭✭
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I recall some members posting techniques to remove scotch tape and/or its residue from cards. I just acquired a 1960's set that is beautiful except for the scotch tape on about 30 cards.

Also would PSA grade cards if there is discoloration present? If a card had the corners and centering of an 8, how low do you think it would score with discoloration ( not paper loss ) present?

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  • totallyraddtotallyradd Posts: 943 ✭✭✭✭
    This would be great to know as I have 52 Bowman's with tape residue on Campanella, Reese, Mantle/Bauer/Berra, and a couple others.

    If they are sent in as is, would they come back with a (ST) qualifier or just authentic? The cards themselves would probably grade between a 4-6 without the marks.
  • bowlaramabowlarama Posts: 169 ✭✭
    Bump.... Hoping for some guidance from the pros
  • fmclaug11fmclaug11 Posts: 328 ✭✭✭
    Not a pro by any stretch, but I've used Bestine solvent with a q-tip at the recommendation from someone here...Had some success, but think my 53' Satchel Paige was a tough case as it didn't remove it all.
  • CounselorCounselor Posts: 1,861 ✭✭✭
    Rubber Cement Thinner, but wouldn't try grading, PSA may pick up the alteration.
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  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 12,000 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If PSA catches your alteration, they will not grade your card, or it will get an "authentic" grade = PSA1.

    Joe
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  • thedutymonthedutymon Posts: 4,323 ✭
    Morning,

    Hi dollar cards I would contact Dick Towel. I think that was his name, can somebody chime in, have contact info?

    Neil
    Actually Collect Non Sport, but am just so full of myself I post all over the place !!!!!!!
  • totallyraddtotallyradd Posts: 943 ✭✭✭✭
    After not much thought at all, I've opted to leave my cards as they are, not worth it to risk messing them up. There's some charm to the stain left behind too I spose.
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭


    << <i>Morning,

    Hi dollar cards I would contact Dick Towel. I think that was his name, can somebody chime in, have contact info?

    Neil >>



    I don't think Dick Towle would like his name pronounced the way you spelled it image
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Morning, Hi dollar cards I would contact Dick Towel. I think that was his name, can somebody chime in, have contact info? Neil >>



    I don't think Dick Towle would like his name pronounced the way you spelled it image >>


    HAHAHA ... yeah, NOT a good visual! LMFAO
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  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    This is Thursday!!
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭


    << <i>This is Thursday!! >>



    I was thinking the same thing but he shouldn't be thinking about afterwards image
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    I had luck removing tape, but the residue still remains
  • georgebailey2georgebailey2 Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭
    My apologies in advance as this does not advance the conversation but I am compelled:



    << <i>Morning,

    Hi dollar cards I would contact Dick Towel. I think that was his name >>



    and he named his dog "Stains"
  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭


    << <i>My apologies in advance as this does not advance the conversation but I am compelled:



    << <i>Morning,

    Hi dollar cards I would contact Dick Towel. I think that was his name >>



    and he named his dog "Stains" >>



    Nothing worse than waking up with your dog in your bed...
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