Just purchased your kit, thank you for all your information and techniques! Looking forward to using your methods to get some results on some beloved books 📕
Thanks for the videos. You got me into cleaning and pressing. I also just ordered your cleaning starter kit. Can't wait to get it and start cleaning. Cool little hobby. Now that I, m retired it will keep me busy. So far I have only ruined one comic with the recently purchased heat press machine. Lol. Overal I,m pleased with the results I,m getting. It's only going to get better from here on.
15:12 you can do it with a guitar pick. Many shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. Also question: on 18:35 Is not that important to know the heat temperature on that tool? I'm asking because the wood edging tool one does have and probably the main reason is a must have.
I really appreciate this indepth discussion of your tool arsenal! I'll consider ordering your kit. You spoke of your next vid on stain removal. Does this include light color touchings from a pen to cover spine tics? I later found using blue light. If vid is not, any thoughts on self service for this? I heard CGC does offer this type of removal service but assume it's very expensive. Liked vid 😃 👍
For the next video, I am focusing on lightening stains from foxing or water damage. This is usually the most common type of staining that we encounter. I haven't tried restoration removal yet, but it is on my list of skills to explore. I just sent a X-men book for resto removal at CGC. So I can keep you posted on how expensive it was and how the process went.
Thanks for making this awesome video! What is the name of the little iron guy that you use for the spine ticks? Any suggestions on where I can find it?
It's on Amazon, but I think you can try to find it cheaper on eBay or at a hobby store. Hangar 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool, HAN145 by Horizon Hobby www.amazon.com/dp/B0006OBN7E/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_C81AM4716AQZTWYAM7X5
Yes, the approach is very different on modern glossy books. Usually, they are not as soiled as older Silvers. You have to be more careful not to remove the gloss. Usually I find myself removing color transfer on modern glossy books. For that, the eraser and absorene pad will still work fine. Silvers overall take a lot more time.
