Is there any way to remove ink pen from a card?

Allen · May 22, 2008 3:50PM

I picked up a few basketball cards that are off grade, but they also have some ink pen marks on the back. Is there any way to remove the ink without messing up the card ? I am not trying to doctor the cards to grade or anything (they are VG cards anyways), I would just enjoy them more without the "M" on the back.

CDsNuts · May 22, 2008 4:07PM

storm888 · May 22, 2008 4:16PM

Q-tip.

Drop of Acetone (nail-polish-remover).

The VERY LIGHTEST of touches. Do NOT rub it. Just dab it.

This won't make it perfect, but it will get most ballpoint blue/black ink out.

Stone193 · May 22, 2008 4:41PM

hofautos · May 22, 2008 5:54PM

fkw · May 22, 2008 7:59PM

eraser

BunchOBull · May 22, 2008 10:05PM

When I was heavy into sketching, I had this putty-style eraser, I don't remember the brand.

Anyway, rather than rub back and forth with this easer, one rolls the putty to-and-fro with a light press. This in combo with the acetone would probably help a lot.

Elemenopeo · May 22, 2008 10:53PM

thenavarro · May 22, 2008 11:04PM

<< <i>I picked up a few basketball cards that are off grade, but they also have some ink pen marks on the back. Is there any way to remove the ink without messing up the card ? I am not trying to doctor the cards to grade or anything (they are VG cards anyways), I would just enjoy them more without the "M" on the back. >>

Allen,

You might try soaking them, and when the card is saturated, gently touch the ink portion and see if it will come off, might just come off by itself depending on the composition of the ink.

Mike

MeteoriteGuy · May 23, 2008 12:20AM

Removes the ink.
Radiation isn't bad.
Cards glow after use.

HighChopper · May 23, 2008 4:08AM

CDsNuts · May 23, 2008 4:13AM

This was basically an opportunity to take attendance of all the smartasses on the board.

Present!

Allen · May 23, 2008 6:30AM

Thanks guys, I will try some of these, if the earth is completly destroyed you will know it worked.

crbatt · May 23, 2008 7:01AM

<< <i>Thanks guys, I will try some of these, if the earth is completly destroyed you will know it worked. >>

Haha awesome post.

Tedw9 · May 23, 2008 8:42AM

Great thread, you schmucks have made me laugh at some of the sarcastic post. I see there is no shortage of comedians on here.

Ok, now back to the topic at hand. Let me throw this out there and see what folks think. I have a Exhibit card that has ink on the back that I wish wasn't there. What if I were to leave it in the sun for it to fade? Would it fade the cardboard? And would you consider this an alteration?

storm888 · May 23, 2008 9:33AM

"...I have a Exhibit card that has ink on the back that I wish wasn't there. What if I were to leave it in the sun for it to fade? Would it fade the cardboard? And would you consider this an alteration? .."

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It would be OK to try that, but I suspect the ink would not totally vanish.

Acetone and water are the recognized remedies.

Allen · May 23, 2008 9:45AM

Murphy's Law- If the ink is a kid's initials he put on there 74 years ago, it will stay as strong and bold as the day it was done. However, if the ink is a Babe Ruth signature it will fade steadily regardless of how hard you try to preserve it.

This also applies to 1990's certified autographs.

Blackborder · May 23, 2008 11:37AM

originalisbest · May 23, 2008 11:46AM

I think all of the posted suggestions are very fine ones, indeed

perkdog · May 23, 2008 12:27PM

<< <i>Murphy's Law- If the ink is a kid's initials he put on there 74 years ago, it will stay as strong and bold as the day it was done. However, if the ink is a Babe Ruth signature it will fade steadily regardless of how hard you try to preserve it. >>

Is there any way to remove ink pen from a card?

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