Cardboard Boxes - Some Hints & Tips On How To Repair/Improve/Preserve That Carboard
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- Опубликовано: 1 апр 2021
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This is not the definitive way to do this, this is just a video of a few of the techniques/tools/items that i use, to try and bring the old cardboard back to life and preserve it for a little longer. 
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Great video mate. I like to restore my game boxes too.I like to think I have become a bit of a pro over the years lol.Just a few of tips.I use grease proof paper/baking parchment to iron my boxes.I also use waterbased acrylic paint pens to touch up the parts that have rubbed worn off ink mostly on the edges.Black and dark blue work best dont use marker pens they dry purple.Finally I seal them with some artists cold wax a little on a lint free cloth and rub it in gently brings them up like new.Also helps to protect. I have repaired splits in boxes with pva and some shredded card using a cheese grater (smallest holes) to create a pulp add acrylic paint mix it all up and use it like a filler. I have got quite good results.
Hey Milly, yeah the sharpie is a fail for sure! hmmm im not much of an artist hahahaha so might have to get the eldest to do the painting, i like that pulp trick though, im guessing it works really well for "bigger" gaps also
@@tootyuk as you probably know its usually the edges and corners that get the most wear. I don't go near the artwork. As long as your careful you can get really good results. And the pva/paper pulp works. Again its just about taking your time and wiping off the excess. I use makeup or baby wipes for cleaning too.
@@stonedferrit understood! great advice/tips cheers
Absolutely love these types of videos,always save them for future use because they’re super helpful.
Thanks mate, i wasnt sure if anyone was interested tbh but seen too many folk talk about stickers etc and thought there is a solution!
So glad you decided to do this video Stu, a very helpful video for cardboard collectors some great tips, loved it mate the difference is night and day
Cheers Scott its not perfect and depending on the damage/wear it never will be tbh bruv
Great video Stu, great to learn these tips so we can make our collections look better
Cheers Liam, not exhaustive but its a start for some, see so many people not wanting to use label remover!
Also relaxing to watch, some good tips 👍
Relaxing....maybe i should have done it when it was pissing it down too bit of ASMR...cheers Russ
Great tips for the masses - thanks Stu
Still a few more but perhaps for another vid but all basic stuff really Daz
Nice one Tooty. Great tips for cleaning up boxes. The SNES boxes drove me crazy.
Hahahahaha yeah they havent aged very well Jr thats for sure, thanks for the watch mate
Awesome guide Stu!
thanks shark!
You could have been a museum conservator in another life! Fantastic job on the sticker and tape, I can tell you I stuffed up my Probotector box trying to pick two stickers off last year, I could of kicked myself in the head for it, made a total pigs ear of it, never never again now! I didn't know that about the locking end of SNES boxes nice one. Wonder if the dish pad would work on removing some of the SNES yellowing, might give it a go and see. Great video mate a really interesting watch. Nice one.
Oh noooooooo yeah once you realise how to get the horrible stickers off (some i get that people want to keep) but the manky ones are a no) then you'll never go back trying to dry pick them off!
Not sure on the yellowing, although the snes cart did have some discoloration in the grain which came out fine!
Very useful video here Stu with some great advise, cheers bud!
Well if it helps 1 person out its a win
Great vid mate. Very indepth and informative! I'll keep referring back to this as no doubt collecting nes and sfc I'm gonna come across some casualties of war from time to time lol.
Its not exhaustive but it should at least give a few people the confidence to use label remover etc
Great vid Stu
I follow a lot of these techniques
I do need to grab some of that label remover though!!👍🏻
That cart came up lovely after the Brillo pad!!
Yeah Craig defo get some label remover mate!
It come up really nice tbf
Excellent tips. You're clearly a lot more comfortable with the iron and glue than I am!
Your not supposed to sniff the glue Alan!
@@tootyuk So that's what was going wrong 🤣
Great tips stu 👍 better find myself some boxes
Hahahahaha thats one way to look at it i suppose?!
Thanks for sharing. Brillo pads are great as well as wet magic erasers, which is basically a sponge for fine sanding. Good old Cif (or in my day Jif) also helps in small amount on plastics.
Yep pretty much the same thing as you say hahaha good old jif!
Very interesting and helpful Stu.
I've ironed stuff before which works a treat👍
I definitely need to get some sticker remover though.
Label remover is a god send Marcus ;)
I really enjoyed that and even picked up a couple tips, especially about the gum tape.
Shame we didn't get to see your ironing techniques though.
Cheers James, hahahaha its just ironing i would have hoped most people know how to do that? lol
these sort of issues are what kept me from collecting cardboard stuff, really informative video though Stu
Oh yes 100% mate pain in the arse!
@@tootyuk yeah but you have a decent system of reviving slightly knackered boxes, i haven't got the patience to do it haha
@@SimmyBassline hahahahaha time and patience brother ;)
Brilliant video mate. It is interesting to see how many techniques we have both found out through experience. I was going to suggest splitting the Saturn box for better access.. then you did it haha.
Only thing I wouldn't do as it is personal preference is use black marker. It has a tendency to go blue and never matches very well, especially in sunlight.
You should make a series of this mate. Everytime you get boxes in that need maintenance. Always interesting to watch and the appeal of seeing the before and after product.
Cheers Stu 🍻
James 100% mate the marker doesnt work and dont think there is a "perfect solution" so its more a case of "does it look better for you" or "does it looker better for you to sell" for me this is just about my own collection and trying to "tart up" the imperfections, it'll not be for everyone i get that, but if it stops one person trying to rip a sticker off dry its a win hahahahahaha
Tootys tools of the trade 👍
loved this vid Stu I think we all have little tricks at doing these boxes
Cheers Lee hahahahaha
@@tootyuk you got a link for the label spray you have
@@lallen1982 no its just a generic one i had from work years ago mate, the ADF brand is good (to be honest they are all pretty much of a muchness)
@@tootyuk fair play
Great video with some handy tips.
Worst offenders for me are Game, I honestly can’t believe they sticker the manual and inlay.
I don’t even attempt any security stickers, but you didn’t do too bad with it yours in honesty mate.
They looked so much better after an iron 👍
Great video Stu
Cheers alex i think Game now bin any instructions!
@@tootyuk sadly they do, I suppose that means no more stickers on the plus side
2:20 100% agree.
14:17 I usually gently prize those little bits up with a sharp Stanley and squirt a bit of clear liquid glue into it and press down and hold for a while until it grips. It usually works but I've fked it up before by sticking my finger on it lol.
You tried UHU Twist and glue? It's a really gentle, water soluble glue similar to PVA.
Great video btw.
hahahaha thats the problem with the super adhesive glue and the corners if your not careful you get it on your fingers then as you squeeze the corners your fingers stick to it and you end up pulling the artwork off!
I haven’t used a dedicated label remover before, but I’ve used lighter fluid and heat (either a heat gun or a hot air rework station) to get stubborn old stickers off boxes without harming the box.
Not sure if you’ve ever tried either of those methods before, but it could help avoid getting any of the glossy layer to lift with the heat method (it reactivates the adhesive on *most* pesky stickers these old, used boxes tend to accumulate throughout their years of being resold. 👍
Yeah be careful with heat as you'll blister the cardboard surface if its glossy, lighter fluid label remover, wd40 all break down the glue all things i use depending on the subject, wd40 is great for ps1 cases for example.
Loved this video Stu, i find restoration videos very satisfying…must admit you had me when you showed your box 😂 still, the battered box looked miles better than it started…only one problem though, our lass wont let me anywhere near an iron…far too clumsy 😂😂😂
Cheers Sean although not sure which vid you watched and commented on lol
@@tootyuk repairing the star wars snes box mate 😂
@@tootyuk oh bollocks…im confused now 😂 i watched the one that eddie sent you…why the fuck have i ended up commenting on this 😂
@@retrogamesrevived1189 hahahaha old age!?
@@tootyuk 😂
Great tips Stu I've got a few boxes like this. My favourite tip. Don't go in dry. Don't use too much Force on a Star Wars box and learn how to iron. Can you not just tumble dry them 😂. Nice one mate
Nath...if you go in dry you'll be left in the corner tugging hahahahaha cheers mate!
Very informative vid Stu, I think most of us could improve the appearance of our collections with some of these tips. Great timing too as unless spending the mega bucks, conditions are a bit ropey sometimes on rarer titles lately, especially with the lockdown tax being added to most items on the bay!
Defo Rodge, if you can iron out, straighten a few corners etc it makes the world of difference to some boxes imho
I am going to ask for extra pics of the insides of boxes now when going on ebay through fear of buying games with extra layers inside holding them together tootystyle.lol
@@rodgyretro 😂
Great vid as usal Stu 30 mins and no ironing well impressed😂
Great repair video stu, I. Don't do SNES cardboard but I do have a few N64 boxes that could do with attention.
Might have a go when I get some spare time 👍.
dont drink and glue though!
@@tootyuk I make no promises 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
@@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533 good lad!
Great stuff mate, I’ve been battling with some Amiga boxes recently, flashback turned out great, beneath a steel sky was a nightmare!
That brown tape looks great though I need some of that for sure!
As for the ironing I never know if to use steam or not, but I always use a decent towel over the top!
the "gum/packing" tape is good for rips/tears etc as it stops them getting worse, the ironing i look at it like trying to ply plastic you have to soften it enough the make it flexible but not break it, i think a towel is too "thick" imho a pillow case and the steam just makes the cardboard flex more, dont go daft and apply/check/apply
@@tootyuk ahh nice one mate, that’s perfect I’m going back to it this weekend, so hopefully I’ll have a decent beneath a steel sky box 😊
Very good video, even if I have no clue what you said a good portion of the time.
Hahahahaha cheers
I like to leave stickers on my games. It shows the history of it😃
True that Darrell but some that are manky or just plain ugly have to go imho ;)
@@tootyuk yeah. I take of the half torn ones. But I love the blockbuster stickers they’re cool.
Great video Stu, very useful wanted to know how you did it 👍
Cheers James food for thought mate :)
WD40 with it being oil based is why it breaks down the glue, slow and steady on the label nice work on the cartridge holder
That plastic label is a security seal and yes the liquid needs to go in between peel it back a bit and spray some more
What about a fibreglass pen on the cartridges just a thought, contact adhesive you normally glue what your gonna stick to whatever and when it gets tacky stick the two things together its strong glue but you normally only get one go with it
Gum tape is tough stuff and if you wood glue it as well it will go solid, to be fare Stu taking the box apart is best thing you can see exactly what your working with now
Cling film I use so I can add weight and nothing sticks
Nice one Stu very informative pal
Cheers Bill, a fibre glass pen might work (weirdly ive just bought one for something else)
Yeah as you say with Glue you only really get 1 shop at it so you have to be right
@@tootyuk also check out micromesh you can use this on plastic as well just another thought
Have you ever considered using a magic eraser? I'm going to try that dabbed with a little isopropyl on some projects I'm looking at.
ive not no, let me know how you get on!
hi do you know how to restore repair cut marks on box i accidently unpacked my game console box with a craft knife and cut the box a few times please can you help thanks
Ouch! ive seen a few of them over the years with games in cartons, im afraid i dont, i do know some people say to make a paper paste and fill the gap and them touch up with acrylic paints
Hello, what can i use to add gloss to the box?
you can get a clear coat paint (satin or gloss depending on the look)
I have no idea where I can get label remover in Denmark, meaning 90% of my games are still covered in stickers lol... I always feel peeling one off and there already being damage underneath! Great video though sir!
Wow thanks for watching Mat! im sure you can find something on Danish ebay? they are all much the same mate tbh
@@tootyuk I actually couldn't get isopropyl here either tbh - I used to bring 'Sticky Stuff Remover' back from the UK, but I do need to finally find a local source for sure!
@@GameBoyle mad! well if you cant find some ill happily be a middle man and send some over to you
@@tootyuk Thanks for the offer buddy but I'll manage - I'm going to need 3 suitcases when I go back anyways, so I'm sure I can squeeze in a bottle or two!
This is why I have no cardboard and don’t want to go down that rabbit hole lol
Hahahahah Tony its good for the soul to bring stuff back from the dead bruv!
As versatile PVA or wood glue, it ain't a good choice for repair work on paper or cardboard. The acidity will show eventually and as you mentioned it will harden the repaired parts too much.
You are better if not best off to use bookbinders glue. It's not acidic and will retain flexibility.
If using a marker at all, than a non permanent one, the permanent ones leave a purple sheen.
Otherwise thanks for the video.
100% but i think you'll agree the acidity will take a long time to show and by that time im sure ill be long gone lol
I'll take a look at the bookbinders glue but tbh its not something im doing full time and is only really for my own collection and to stop the damage getting worse less so to "restore" them to sell on,
Yeah the permanent markers are not right and as you rightly said they leave that purple sheen to everything, thanks for watching!
@@tootyuk you could also use gorilla wood glue as I just found out, as it is acid free. Thank you!
@@Carpetcleanerman oooh let me check mine see if its acid free?
Hey Tooty LaRusso , Did u ever watch the Star Wars special editions in the cinema in 1997? they bought the original 3 out for a limited time in 1997, with new scenes and special effects added. Did u ever watch the GamesMaster TV series from the early 1990s? Ur a rich homeowner, when did they stop thoes dial up connections for the internet on PCs? Back in the day, thoes video games that you have would of cost £50 to £60,much like video games do now!
Hey George now couldnt afford the cinema when we were younger only on special occasion like Bday!
Yes watched GM on TV mate best show on the box 100%
Dialup was a killer mate hahahahaha
@@tootyuk the cinema was a treat back in the 1990s! we only went very rarely, we saw very big stuff like Jurassic Park in mid 90s Batman Forever ect. U remember thoes blockbuster video stores in the 1990s they had a television hanging from the wall advertising videos! I remember they had a gamesmaster fan club too! U remember ceefax?
@@georgelucas5900 Yeah ceefax and teletext lol
@@tootyuk when u have the height of Napoleon, people think ur still stuck in the 1990s too! What was thoes word processors they had like a large keyboard before laptops became popular. They had 286/386 in a lot of Hollywood films like Terminator 2 and face/off.
@@georgelucas5900 Hahahaha they were PDA's George, Amstrad did a few
Use lighter fluid. Much better than Isoprop.
Nah i use label remover now, isoprop has its uses as does WD40, all a learning curve ;)