Cleaning and Pressing a Comic Grail!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this video I will be cracking open this neglected modern grail and performing a number of cleaning and pressing techniques to complete transform this book
Looking to start cleaning and pressing your own books? Here are two guides to help you get started!
Comic Book CPR: amzn.to/3aydbqa
Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening: amzn.to/3Po9T7H
Links to the tools I use:
15x15 Press: amzn.to/3OwZ6aS
Makeup Pads: amzn.to/3tWOASq
Absorene Eraser: amzn.to/3HUTNjC
Absorene Putty: amzn.to/3PuxMe7
Artist Eraser: amzn.to/3ndANTH
Magic Eraser: amzn.to/3ORrHbG
Hydrogen Peroxide: amzn.to/3OgRDx6
Mister Bottle: amzn.to/3A08lwu
Copy Paper: amzn.to/3zYSyxL
65lb Paper: amzn.to/3zYSyxL
100lb Paper: amzn.to/3OiN4lT
Magazine Backer Boards: amzn.to/3yfFyTf
Blue LED Lights: amzn.to/3btFoig
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What’s your guess on grade?
6.5-7.0
@@locutus99 grade is up now on another video. You should go see how close you were!
You should get 6.5-7.5 on that 129.
Thanks for making these videos and sharing your techniques!
One thing I can share with you - everyone always says they have just washed their hands and have no oils, I say the same thing because it’s too much hassle putting on latex gloves. I read a quote from CGC onetime to the effect that the difference between a 9.9 or a 10 and a 9.8 was that the handler had put on gloves. I have found a happy medium - go to the dollar store (Dollar Tree) and buy their pack of 100 plastic gloves. They are cheap but they put that barrier between you and the comic. The nice thing is, they are big and easy to put on and take off.
@@shepherdsknoll this result video has posted on this one (won’t spoil the surprise) As for the gloves it’s more of a handling thing for me. I’m more likely to damage the book due to handling with gloves than I am to leave a residue from the oils on my hands.
Thanks for speeding this up, narrating and just doing an all around good job of teaching.
Thank you for checking it out and the kind words.
That’s an awful lot of great work on that book. I would have to research the whitening process.
It is an absolute game changer for people who press and clean their books. Very satisfying breathing new life into these old books.
I am cleaning and pressing my own books now for roughly 4 to 5 months, I really see how much of a amateur i am after watching your video. I came close today to just send them off to a pro, but now i think i will give it another try, thank you
Well thanks for the kind words but we all have to start somewhere. Keep at it and I’m sure this will be part of your toolbox before you know it.
Your effort and patience is amazing!! I never knew so much went into this. Super great video, Thank You for teaching me some of the tricks and tips!! I hope it comes back 6.5 or better!!!
It came back a 6.0! The video is up somewhere on this channel. 😅
Great Video man! You are really getting good at pressing/cleaning. Keep up the great videos.
Appreciate it! Pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to afford the hobby at all if i wasn’t. Heh
You're positively certifiable!
Lol, that may be true but there are more grails on the way!
thanks for the tip, I have been using a humidity chamber, and it has made the interior pages wet, but has helped in not so much fanning in front of a unit, I had been using silicon paper before the final board on top, but like you say was not allowing book to dry as it was pressed, so rethinking it from what you said. little by little I am getting things done. had my collection graded by PGX ten years ago, and now cracking pressing dry cleaning and having fun.
That’s awesome. Pressing and cleaning has added a whole new aspect of the hobby to love. 10 years ago I would have been the guy doing resto just make them look better now I can really appreciate the charm of the book after a thorough cleaning.
My first time seeing this post. Love the approach and techniques shown here. The post cleaned book looks fantastic. I'd like to have the link to the post CGC grading for this book.
Thanks!
The results video is ruclips.net/video/p2JFy-NhkkU/видео.htmlsi=3LRNQkbYGy4HUtay
Hope you get at least 6.5 - 7.0. I'd be terrified to do some of those routines you do, but it's amazing what can be done without venturing into restoration.
Yeah I feel like 7.5 is the top end for this book. Who knows maybe I’ll get that super generous grader tho that will take it to 8s-ville
Wow amazing video bro, I’m blown away with your details in this CPR, excellent revival of the page quality and removal of that back stain, great work. I’m guessing a 7.0
Thanks! I think you are very close to where it will land. Regardless of grade it presents so much better now!
Are you in any danger of receiving a restored grade? The book looks terrific. My guess on grade is 7.0. Great work!
Its always a possibility it could get restored. This one did not. It came back a 6.0 Universal which I think was harsh but still a nice bump
As always man... great job on the CPR!!! My guess will be an 8.5.
I will fall out of my chair if this gets an 8.5 🚀
@@hobbyhero6973 lol. I figured aim high!!! I also watched this in bed so there's that.
@@RexxCollects def presents well enough to pass for an 8.5
Great job on this book as always. I'm guessing 6.5... maybe 7.0. Five or six grade bumps on this comic would be incredible.
Thank you! I would really like to hit 7.0 or better with it but I won't be mad with a 6.5 either
I know you didn’t get it but I would have gave it a 8.0 at least. What did you heat your press too? I have this same book and I’m hoping I can fix every problem but the one I can fix and that’s the color breaks. But I’m going to practice a lot before doing it. I would really rather let someone who is very skilled do it but I can’t find anyone to take the job.
Appreciate it! The book definitely presents amazing for the grade it got. Final press on this era of book is usually 165° F but lower during treatment steps.
You record this with a vhs recorder? love ur vids lol
Lol, was recording in OBS at the time and it said it was optimized for RUclips. It was wrong lol
very nice work. 5. 0 is my guess. maybe 5.5
Thanks you! So the results have been posted on this book if you want to check it out.
Would you mind doing a little more explanation to me of what you did with the paper and hydrogen peroxide do thank you very much
I mist hydrogen peroxide on front and back and then wipe off excess before applying to the book
Ty and I am guessing that hydrogen peroxide is not picked up by cgc as chemical clean on book?
@@clelandwarrenjr850 nope. Only way they will be able to tell something was done is if you take it too far or not far enough (leave evidence of age/wear in contrast to clean white areas)
Fantastic ty very much for your help and advice. You do very good work on your books
@@clelandwarrenjr850 thanks! Was either learn how or go broke 😂
Awesome!! I’m going to say 6.5-7.0
That’s around where I am at. The “bite mark” is only thing I’m not confident on
@@hobbyhero6973 it would be nice to see where you are buying some of these books. I’ve tried searching for CPR candidates on eBay (don’t know if other places to really look) and every time I am able to find graders notes it’s always stuff listed that isn’t going to go away. Multiple color breaking creases, splits, etc.
@@sean1hanna all over honestly. This book I bought off of a low grade comics Facebook site. Just get good pics and check graders notes when available. I have messaged sellers on eBay before for better pics of low grade books too.
Another gorgeous copy. Have you ever used a cleaning product like immauclean? Looks like what you do works, so I’m not sure it’s needed
I did prior to these new cleaning methods. I still use it sparingly in certain circumstances but it is much riskier than current methods as a primary cleaning method so I try to avoid it.
Still enjoying your content, what do you recommend for deep lines. Thank you any feedback would be appreciated.
If the paper is damaged not much you can do. If it’s just a deep indentation a little moisture and pressure from the opposite side of the indentation is how I would tackle it
OK sounds good, really appreciate the feedback. Keep up the awesome work 👏
@@49felix50 no problem
What percent peroxide do you use? Do you dilute with water?
I use 3% mix and do not dilute
Great video ! Where did you get your mister ?
Thanks! I got them off Amazon. Should be a link in the description to the exact one I use.
So I'm curious on the peroxide part. I use it for cleaning and know what it's capable of. I'd be concerned about it removing color from the covers, but seeing how you did it on this comic tells me it not only works, but this isn't your 1st rodeo. So a couple of questions, is this just store bought peroxide? Is it diluted? And can it only be used on covers? Thanks in advance.
Definitely not my first time using it. 😃 It is the store bought 3% hydrogen peroxide and I use it on covers and on interior pages
@@hobbyhero6973 interesting. Thank you for responding so quickly. Only with the heat of the press though correct?
@@MichaelJohnsonRL use lamps for some processes too
What did it grade?
It came back 6.0. The reveal is in a different video. I still think it should have been 7.5 but a friend wanted a copy so was glad he got a great looking 6.0
Hi hope all is well. I was wondering if you can give me your opinion on prices what’s the average price on a 4.0 to 5.0 . Thank you and be safe
Anywhere from $1500-$2000 FMV but patience on bigger books like these can lead to some great deals.
Thanks . I’ve been trying to get since I could get 7.0 for about $1200 and something always came up that never got it now I’m ready and 1200 might be able to get me a 2 or 2.5 is crazy. Your opinion what’s the lowest grade you will pick up in that ASM 129 ? Do you think. 4.0 will be ok as a starter. I’m a big punisher fan . What’s the difference value wise between cgc and cbcs ? Besides eBay where u think I can find a trustworthy site to get one? I’m starting to collect again . I used to collect back in the 90s with valiant and image the bad yrs lol . Do you have any for sale ? Thank you for getting back to me and your time be safe
@@johnnysanchez7465 me personally there isn't a huge price jump from a low grade copy to and upper mid grade copy so I would try to find a 7.0 or better and see if I could make it work. As for CBCS that is tricky, if you are going to keep it forever and don't mind the CBCS you may be able to find a one at a decent price but if you are going to regrade with CGC there is no guarantee of grade being the same. As for where to buy there are tons of Facebook groups and a few sites that deal in comics with much lower fees than eBay so you can find some deals since the sellers aren't paying the extra fees. As for me personally when this copy comes back from CGC I will most likely be selling it to fund my next project book.
Thanks I appreciated. I don’t have any social media stuff but RUclips . Social media is very toxic . So you think your cbcs 4. Will be a cgc 4 or lower or higher ? If your selling it maybe I’ll wait maybe we can work something out .
@@johnnysanchez7465 well I’m hoping it comes back higher after all the work I put into it lol
Yeah I agree with most comments, a 7.0
Here’s hoping I get the same grader I just had 🤞🏻