For all you non-believers

jswieton · July 19, 2008 4:41PM

I am sorry for starting another thread about this, I am pretty excited right now. I posted a thread yesterday regarding wax buildup on my Mario Lemieux rc. I asked a question regarding how to remove the wax. I had a few serious suggestions using a womens nylon. The others made jokes stating the card is worthless. I also thought the card was trashed so no offense to you jokesters. I figured their was no reason not to try the nylon.

I think this is pretty cool, I was able to remove 100% of all wax buildup on the card. I was super careful and it took me a decent amount of time. Check out the before and after scans. Look at the center of the card and near the edges on the boarder. I am really pleased how it tuned out and I wanted to thank everyone who suggested the nylon. I can't believe it actually worked without damaging the card or ruining the gloss.

This is pretty cool.

bobbybakeriv · July 19, 2008 4:44PM

That is great. Good work and good luck on the sub.

storm888 · July 19, 2008 4:48PM

I hope it's all gone.

Looks ALOT better.

jswieton · July 19, 2008 4:58PM

I know the centering is going to kill me on the sub, but I'm just happy I was able to remove the wax. I would highly recomend this method to anyone who has any wax residue and a steady hand.

billwaltonsbeard · July 19, 2008 5:03PM

Congrats!! Looks Great! I think I had been one of the nylon suggesters earlier. I've done that with several 1986 Fleer basketball stickers, which all came on the back of the packs.

hotmush · July 19, 2008 5:08PM

Very good!
I personally use a used (as in: already through the dryer) fabric softener sheet (sans smellies and perfume) and it works great as well.
Nice cards!

nam812 · July 19, 2008 7:10PM

<< I know the centering is going to kill me on the sub.......... >>

That bottom right corner will hurt the grade as well.

yankeeno7 · July 19, 2008 7:15PM

psa 5.5 or 6

Tvac897 · July 19, 2008 8:54PM

Congrats on removing the wax!

gameusedhoop · July 19, 2008 11:16PM

Now he just has to try to explain the missing nylons to his wife/girlfriend. "Really honey, I was cleaning a hockey card with them!"

jswieton · July 20, 2008 3:10AM

<< Now he just has to try to explain the missing nylons to his wife/girlfriend. "Really honey, I was cleaning a hockey card with them!" >>

My wife did ask why I had hear nylons. I explained to here what i was doing. and she told me i need to stop playing with my cards and do some work around the house.

sideordertodd · July 20, 2008 3:30AM

Great card and nice work on the wax. Mario Lemieux makes up almost all of my collection. I have had about 100 of his rookies over the last 7 years or so and collect just about anything of his that is rare. SMR had an article on my collection of Mario Lemieux this past May. Enjoy your card it looks like a PSA 7.5 to me. TB

RipublicaninMass · July 20, 2008 3:43AM

Glad to see it worked, better off learning on that card than a Gretzky! I took a wax stain off my Koufax RC...but it ended up being trimmed!! ha

BobaFett72 · July 20, 2008 4:01AM

psa 6 or 6.5

CDsNuts · July 20, 2008 4:02AM

Who were the non-believers?

bdunndchi · July 20, 2008 5:29AM

I'm glad it worked. I'll have to try that next time.

mkg809 · July 20, 2008 5:56AM

I always put the panty hose on and then rub the card on my thigh....

jswieton · July 20, 2008 7:02AM

<< I always put the panty hose on and then rub the card on my thigh.... >>

That is exactly how i did it. How did you know?

WinPitcher · July 20, 2008 7:10AM

Wax can easily be taken off a cards front, it is the reverse where you have a problem.

Steve

rube26105 · July 21, 2008 8:01AM

i watch the x-files- i believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

julen23 · July 21, 2008 8:24AM

nihilism rules.

we care about nothing.

j

EAsports · July 21, 2008 8:33AM

PSA 5

Chaz

lawnmowerman · July 21, 2008 9:55AM

<< PSA 5

Chaz >>

I agree Chaz

RipublicaninMass · July 21, 2008 10:06AM

+1 for Rube sighting

AragornTheBold · July 21, 2008 10:21AM

<< nihilism rules.

we care about nothing.

j >>

Big Lebowski?

Anyway I use to be a non-believer but now you have converted me and inspired me to crack this open and try the same thing:

ldferg · July 21, 2008 10:30AM

what about wax stains on the back? anyone have a good suggestion?

btw, nice mario.

PoppaJ · July 21, 2008 11:10AM

I read somewhere once that you can use a soft cloth and a low temp iron to heat up the wax stain on the back and it will dissolve into the cloth.

I've never tried it and probably never will, but if you have a cheap card, with a similar stain, that you really don't care about, you could give it a try.

PoppaJ

storm888 · July 21, 2008 11:19AM

"what about wax stains on the back? anyone have a good suggestion?"

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That is a totally different challenge.

Wax is "on" the fronts, BUT it is usually "in" the backs.

I have experimented ALOT, but I doubt any of my fixes
would be certain to get by PSA inspection.

The grease/oil that is in the "wax" is soluble in SOMETHING.
Finding that SOMETHING is troublesome. The "oil" has been
absorbed by the cardboard and could be shallow/deep. If
shallow, obviously, it would be easier to attack with a solvent.
Once the grease is "cut" it can be absorbed in blotter paper,
with repeated efforts.

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Note: Surface wax on the backs can be removed with nylons,
BUT pressure will cause the card to more deeply absorb additional
oils and make the stain removal even harder.

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An egg poultice can be made from the lining of an egg shell. If that
material is placed on the spot, it will "suck" some of the stain up.
The poultice will flake off when dry; any excess can be removed
with water.

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Vapor infusion is what some pros use. They create a vapor that
penetrates the offending spot, changes its composition; the "new"
material is then soaked out with water, or blotted.

You can duplicate - sort of - this process in a hot room:

1. Pour a shot glass of turpentine.
2. Place the card on the rim of the glass overnight. (Stain-down.)
3. Use a piece of cotton to blot the stains. Repeat.

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This stuff seems to have lots of promise for the future.
Can be dripped on or vapor-infused.

wiki.......

Limonene is increasingly being used as a solvent for cleaning purposes, such as the removal of oil from machine parts, as it is produced from a renewable source (citrus oil, as a byproduct of orange juice manufacture). It also serves as a paint stripper when applied to painted wood.

As it is combustible, limonene has also been considered as a biofuel.[4]

In perhaps its most exciting application, limonene is useful for recycling polystyrene. In the 1990s, researchers at Sony discovered that limonene dissolves polystyrene, which can be recovered after boiling off the limonene.[5].

ohmy

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