gadzukes Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 It's been a while since I came over to this thread. Any updates on how well ink doodles can be taken off of a cover? And if a "product" is used will CGC detect it and give me a PLOD? I just picked up this Superman 14. I think it would be a solid mid grade if the doodles were removed. The spine is nice with no splitting, the CF is well attached. Just..... the dang ink doodles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I don't think much has changed. Ink really can't be cleaned off without chemicals, which would get you a PLOD. To bad! Classic cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grottu Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Wouldn’t mess with it. You might be able to mitigate somewhat with an eraser in the white areas, but not enough to completely get rid of it and you’d only risk damaging the paper. Still a nice looking book, and the kid graffiti goes with the territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixom Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 3:12 PM, gadzukes said: And if a "product" is used will CGC detect it and give me a PLOD? Depends if the product used left any evidence behind that cgc is capable of detecting. As for your other questions good luck. If I knew how to remove ink off of a half dozen different colors that was undetectable I would guard it like a secret family recipe. Not a cooking one either. More like a martial art or sword making. I would teach my oldest son. Maybe my other children if I was feeling generous. gadzukes and Terry JSA 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 2:34 PM, Grottu said: Wouldn’t mess with it. You might be able to mitigate somewhat with an eraser in the white areas, but not enough to completely get rid of it and you’d only risk damaging the paper. Still a nice looking book, and the kid graffiti goes with the territory. Pus one on that. At least you know you didn't put that ink there. You won't even be able to look at that book if you ruined it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 That's a lot of doodles, dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grottu Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 You need to think big, like, gathering up all the doodled books you can find and start a new pedigree: Andy Warhol’s Childhood Collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnando Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 If the doodles were randomly placed I'd be happy with a book like that as is. However, that kid put a heavy focus on Superman's balls and the end result ain't good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) I sent a query to CCS about the ink, and Matt N responded that there was really nothing they could do for it unless I didn't mind it becoming a PLOD. Dang! Hmmmm..... I might experiment with some light scraping (in the white areas). I really don't like the doodles, but I LOVE this cover. Edited October 19, 2021 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
