Bayowolf Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I tried to search and find this but could not, so excuse me if this is already answered. I can not find it. Can cleaning take out pen marks such as the 7c on the following comic? Where can I find something on what a cleaning will and will not do? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I wouldn't think so. Dry cleaning is kind of like taking an eraser and gently rubbing out dirt and debris. Light pen marks and pencil may come out. That mark looks as though it bleeds through the cover. I don't think that can come out, even using chemical cleaning. Chemicals = restoration Dry Cleaning = is not restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Nope And that is not pen, that is marker. Lotsa shops back in the day would marker price down their books. I have a couple (including my ASM #129 with a 7c on the cover for a 7 cents markdown). It sucks a bit when it is dead center but removing it arguably makes the comics appear worse, as you have to literally remove colour underneath the marker or pen. So rather have a marker 7, you have a white outline of it after scrubbing the inks off. Personally, I don't mind this at all. Affects the grade sure but in a way, adds to the history of when you could get a book (like mine or yours) for a mere 7 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Thorion said: Might be grease pencil True...whether it be pen, grease or marker, the only removal process involves scrubbing it and inks underneath off. Heck I have even encountered some pencil on the back cover of my comics (like a neatly written 75c), that is stubborn and takes much patience beforre dry cleaning can remove it. Usually I just leave it though since those things dont bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Thanks, I didn't think so, but thought Id check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 If you don't mind restoring it, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Oh, well thanks ..but couldn't get it at auction for price I was willing to go But now I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
